Person Open DS/UK/18572 Smythe; Patricia Rosemary "Pat" (1928-1996); British showjumper Smythe Patricia Rosemary "Pat" 1928-1996 British showjumper Female Patricia Koechlin-Smythe

Patricia Rosemary Smythe (22 November 1928 – 27 February 1996), most commonly known as Pat Smythe, was one of Britain's premier female showjumpers. She later married in 1960 after the Summer Olympics of the year to childhood friend Sam Koechlin and became Patricia Koechlin-Smythe. This meant a move to Switzerland (as he was Swiss) and it was there that many of her books, including several pony books for children, were written. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 6/30/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 ba0c0aeb-3fed-44fc-a254-6626132205e0