Georgie Campbell Foundation

What to say about Georgie’s darling Twig…

Loyal, beautiful, spirited, a serious chocoholic, baby and micro-pig sitter, epic rat-catcher, womaniser (even after he had the snip) 🐾

While he shared some of those attributes with Georgie, I remember her being pretty traumatised by his tack-room rat kill count and the ferocity he’d throw himself at the door with in an effort to get to a dog on heat! 🐀

Twig had George wrapped round his little paw so she never put him in his car crate and instead let him sit on her lap or the passenger seat. This came back to bite them when she hit a deer while driving home with a Chinese takeaway (G probably won’t thank me for dating this story as pre-Deliveroo) and while she was sorting that out, Twig scoffed a load of the takeaway before promptly throwing up all over the car 🤢

Another favourite memory is Georgie smuggling Twig into Stoke Mandeville hospital to see my after my spinal cord injury by saying he was an accredited assistance dog 😝

When Jack and other small people came along, they and Twig always adored making mischief together 🐵

I’ve never known what to make of this, but the evening before Georgie’s accident she told our mum that Twig was doing her head in by being extra clingy. Mum then saw this for herself as he banged the on door while Georgie was having a shower in mum’s motorhome at Bicton. Was it just a funny five minutes or genuine intuition that something very bad was around the corner for his favourite person? 💜

However, I really think that Georgie’s death kept Twig going for longer than he would have done. The way he rallied for everyone, and especially Jesse, getting the golf balls out and demanding he play with him, was truely remarkable 🥰

I’ll definitely be crushing on my twig tattoo and ho jewellery even more from now on to hold both of this special pair extra close 💜🐾

Have fun up there you two, and try to leave some chocolate for the rest of us! 🍫

⏰ The countdown is on for the Royal Jump auction in support of the Georgie Campbell Foundation’s mission to improve cross country safety and support early-stage riders.

📍7pm, Thursday 28 May at the Bar de l’Orangerie

🎉 Join this special (and free) event to mix with other riders, owners, and visitors and for a chance to bid on 20 exceptional prizes including:

🦓 a riding safari in Kenya
🏇 a private box at Ascot
🇫🇷 a piece of the Eiffel Tower
🐎 elite stallion coverings
🍾 a magnum of champagne with a 💎
⌚️ a Horse Rider watch
🛌 exclusive stays
💅 Hydrafacial treatments
🐾 a pet portrait
👩‍🎓 a lesson with Jonelle Price
🍷 rare wines
🧺 unique eventing experiences

📞 Interested in a lot or two but are unable to attend in person? Let us know via WhatsApp at +33 6 28 63 43 38, specifying the lot/lots of interest to receive a call during the auction so you can bid remotely.

‼️We’re delighted to share that after an extensive review and interview process Ollie Thompson Eventing has been selected as the 1st Georgie Campbell Foundation beneficiary,from over 60 entries!

💜 Set up in loving memory of Georgie Campbell to support early-stage event riders by providing what young Georgie would have needed, our inaugural winner will receive bespoke mentoring, training, and bursary support until the end of 2027.

Ollie really impressed our interview panel of Jesse Campbell, Jonelle Price
and Dr Catharine Denning. Here’s what they had to say:

“Ollie demonstrates a lot of the attributes we felt were in line with ‘a young Georgie’; a strong work ethic and real love for his horses and eventing. We think he makes the perfect 1st GCF beneficiary and are excited to see his journey unfold with the Foundation’s support.”

🥇We can’t wait to see what Ollie will go on to achieve, and look forward to supporting him along the way. Please join us in congratulating Ollie and look out for updates as we follow his progress!

➡️ We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who applied and has offered to support the successful candidate. If you weren’t successful this time or feel inspired to apply for the next round, keep your eyes peeled for news of the next application window.

📸 photo credit: Topshots photography

📣 GCF trustee and Georgie’s sister Jo had a chat with Liz for the EquiTeam podcast.

💜 Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via https://equiteam.co.uk/the-georgie-campbell-foundation/ to hear how the sisters grew up surrounded by ponies on the farm, and Jo being annoyed that Georgie could do rising trot before her. To the formation of the foundation, the story behind the Hi Ho Silver Twig jewellery, and how you can get involved in supporting Georgie's legacy to make positive change in the sport.

🌿 Montrez votre soutien à cette magnifique cause 🌿

Le jeudi 28 mai 2026 à partir de 19h, pendant le Royal Jump CCI4* S/L au Château de Bertichères en France, une soirée caritative ainsi qu’une vente aux enchères seront organisées au profit de la Fondation Georgie Campbell 💜🤍

La fondation a été créée en mémoire de Georgie Campbell, cavalière internationale de concours complet extrêmement respectée et très appréciée, qui a tragiquement perdu la vie à la suite d’un accident de concours complet en 2024. En sa mémoire, la fondation soutient aujourd’hui l’avenir du concours complet international à travers la sécurité des cavaliers et des chevaux, l’accompagnement des jeunes professionnels du sport ainsi que des initiatives visant à assurer un avenir durable à la discipline.

Cette soirée promet une ambiance exceptionnelle, réunissant plus de 200 propriétaires, cavaliers et visiteurs venus du monde du concours complet pour soutenir une très belle cause.

De nombreux lots et expériences seront proposés aux enchères tout au long de la soirée, dont trois saillies exclusives offertes par S.E.H, qui seront dévoilées très prochainement 👀

📍 L’entrée au Royal Jump ainsi qu’à la soirée caritative du jeudi est gratuite
📍 Les informations concernant les enchères par téléphone seront communiquées très prochainement
📍 Toutes les informations concernant l’événement sont disponibles sur la page Facebook et les réseaux sociaux de la Fondation Georgie Campbell

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Huge thanks to Royal Jump for choosing to support the Georgie Campbell Foundation at their already iconic event in France later this month.

Royal Jump will run a fundraising auction on Thursday 28 May 2026 with all proceeds going to GCF and our mission to improve cross-country safety and early-stage riders.

To donate an auction prize please email the addresses in the image or drop us a DM.

As Badminton Horse Trials rapidly approaches, we’re excited to remind you of the latest designs in the Hi Ho Silver Twig Collection to discover at Stand 190 Deer Park Avenue.

Pieces to look out for include:

💛 Stunning 18ct Gold Vermeil options
🌳 A pendant necklace alternative to the original Twig necklace
💜 Twig bracelets including a plaited cord friendship option &a GCF purple & white leather bolo for everyday wear
🐾Twig Stock pin which makes the perfect finishing touch to competition wear & an eye-catching brooch when you’re not in the saddle!

We hope you love the Twig Collection as much as we do. It’s great seeing you wearing yours, so please tag us in your pictures 💜🤍

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After the success of last year’s course walk, we are thrilled to announce that Jesse Campbell will be leading another guided tour of the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials cross country course, in aid of the Georgie Campbell Foundation.

We’ve already received ticket requests from people who are keen to join, so to avoid disappointment please email [email protected] ASAP.

Tickets for the course walk will cost £30 each, or £35 for the course walk AND a GCF cap, available in your choice of purple, black and white. This is payable in advance and includes a hot drink and sweet treat from lakeside pavilion. Please note, this does not include entry to Badminton.

We hope you can join us after the dressage on Thursday 7 May for what is sure to be an informative and fun few hours, all in support of the Georgie Campell Foundation’s ongoing mission to improve cross country safety and support young riders.

*Please note – the course will run in line with Badminton’s course walking guidance, and £5 of your ticket fee will be donated to Ebony Horse Club, Badminton’s charity of the year for 2026.