Pat smythe book of horses

Smythe did more to put the sport of show jumping on the map. She later married in 1960 after the summer olympics of the year to childhood friend sam koechlin and became patricia koechlinsmythe. Pat smythe nee patricia rosemary smythe le 22 novembre 1928, morte le 27 fevrier 1996. Originally published in the britannica book of the year.

Pat smythe, patricia rosemary koechlinsmythe, british equestrian who was the fourtime. In 1928 british lifestyle magazine country life published golden gorses the young rider which went to a second edition in 1931, and a third in 1935. This is her first instalment of autobiography, from her childhood to her successes with various horses which she trained herself. Thats what characterised pat smythe and made her unique.

Having said that, pony adventure tends to be firmly based in the characters home country, as taking your pony with you to tenerife is a bit of a palaver. By the time pat smythe was 30 she had already written 11 published books, including the first of her three jays childrens stories, and her autobiography jump for joy and then jumping lifes fences. There was a tearjerking story behind pat smythe and her reunion with the 15hh mare finality, a horse that used to pull a milk float. Books three signed pat smythe volumes inc book of horses, single volume 1st edition a history of the town of reading by michael hinton, the battle of flanders 1940 by ian hay, two softback volumes gwr company glorious devon and the cornish riviera by s p b mais, five assorted observer books, etc. Pat smythe won the leading showjumper of the year title at the very first horse of the year show in 1949 at harringay, riding the 15hh mare finality. Pat smythes book of horses the national equestrian book centre. Stewart is kicking around ideas for her next book, which will likely be fiction, but based on one of the horses readers can find in 100 horses in history. Pat smythe a truly inspirational woman horse of the. After surviving the elimination of the army horses. The novel black beauty, although about a horse and not a pony, is seen as a forerunner of pony book fiction. First edition of this classic work on horsemanship authored by. Kral was a refugee from czechoslovakia who had moved to the united states in 1966 with his parents, who were diplomats. Browse available copies of pat smythe39s book of horses by smythe pat at.

While spielbergs war horse was adapted from a childrens book for the big screen, sergeant george thompson and his faithful charge braved hellish conditions for real in the first world war. Pat smythe was touring internationally with the british jumping team by. Pat smythe british equestrian and author britannica. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with this. I used to read it over and over it had a lot of great photos in it also.

Pat smythe was one of the earliest british female showjumpers in a time when the sport was dominated by cavalry officers. Pat won a bronze medal, and was one of britains most successful show jumpers in the 1950s and 1960s, with horses like tosca, flanagan and prince hal. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Books on horses australia discount books and dvds on horses. Pat smythe was one of the earliest women british showjumpers, in an age when the sport was dominated by cavalry officers.

The books starred the real life character of pat and were narrated by her. Horses and places pat smythes book of horses pony problems salute the horse coauthor show jumping the field book of the horse youth in the saddle coauthor fictional books three jays series jacqueline rides for a fall three jays against the clock three jays on holiday three jays go to town three jays over the border three jays go to rome. A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Missing free front endpaper and some thumbing to edges. Pat smyth on her horse flanagan pat smythe had two backbones and a heart that did not know what it could not do.

Tosca and lucia by smythe, pat introduced by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Horse books, ladybird books, horse portrait, horse. Books by pat smythe author of jacqueline rides for a fall. This book is designed for all interested in horses and horsemanship and, particularly, for young people who ride or wish they could ride. She was a major equine celebrity, and capitalised on this with her books. Todays pony book, jacqueline rides for a fall is the start of another series. Pony books themselves began to appear in the late 1920s.

However, you might be lucky enough to ride someone elses horses while youre abroad, and thats what happens to pat smythes three jays in. Three jays on holiday pat smythes book of horses three jays go to town three jays go to. Born in ireland, he was very close to his father, whom for 32 seasons was master and hunstman of the westmeath foxhounds. Buy jump for joy book club bcabomc by pat smythe isbn. I have had several requests to post just on pat smythe, especially with tosca and prince hal.

Pat smith has been sourcing, providing and producing quality irish horses for a number of years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I have posted on pat before, however, many have asked me to post again so here are some different photographs and a wonderful story on this amazing pioneer of the sport of show jumping. Smythes first ride was on a small pony known as bubbles. How pat gallloped through history pat smythe had two backbones and a heart that did not know what it could not do. Pat smythe is the author of books such as jump for joy.

Acceptable pat smythes book of horses pat smythe 19580101 missing front e. Grave of pat the horse san antonio, texas atlas obscura. Pat smythes book of horses the national equestrian book. Pat smythe, patricia rosemary koechlinsmythe, british equestrian who was the fourtime european ladies champion and the first woman to win a medal bronze in the hitherto menonly showjumping event at the 1956 olympic games. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Pat smythe a truly inspirational woman horse of the year show. We all like the idea of saving a bit of cash, so when we found out how many good quality used books are out there we just had to let you know. In 1949, pat acquired her cheapest horse, prince hal. Discover grave of pat the horse in san antonio, texas. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.

Pats previous success with the mare had brought the young rider to the attention of the british team selectors, and in. Three jays go to town by pat smythe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pat smythe is acknowledged to be the greatest horsewoman britain has producedindeed it can be claimed that no other country can beat her in the showjumping arena. Pat smyth on her horse flanagan she was british national ladies champion eight times, european ladies champion four times and thrice sportswoman of the year, a recordbreaker who decorated her. Pat smythe on mr pollard in aachen 1959 hunter jumper, vintage horse, show jumping. How pat gallloped through history books entertainment. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. She competed at the highest level for over 16 years between 1947 and travelling the world and becoming the first international showjumping superstar. Book of horses by pat smythe, unknown binding, 19550101, good. Pat smythe had two backbones and a heart that did not know what it.

Spicewood author releases book about 100 horses the. Books three signed pat smythe volumes inc book of horses. I talked to a fragile and fierce old lady who carried a knitting bag full of painkillers for her old riding injuries and who told me that death out hunting would be a lovely way to go, and tracked down the backup team of the 1950s superstar showjumper, pat smythe. Show jumper ted edgar riding uncle max at the british. I dont think ive seen it mentioned before on any of these book threads.

Soldiers honored the beloved pat with a special grave. Pat smythe books biography and list of works author of jump. Signed by pat smythe on title page, owners name on half title page. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or. January 6th, pat smythe jacqueline rides for a fall. This book is designed for all interested in horses and horsemanship and, particularly, for. Published in 1957, its where we first meet jackie or jaqueline field when she comes to stay at miserden with pat and her second cousins, jimmy and jane. This meant a move to switzerland as he was swiss and it was there that many of her books were written.

She then went on to win it again on two other occasions as well as winning the victor ludorum grand prix twice. She had no children but wrote about her horses, her travels, and some young peoples adventures. She was born in london in 1928 and by the age of three had already learned to ride. At books on horses you will find over discounted equestrian book and dvd titles by popular publishers such as cadmos, pferdia tv, kenilworth press, j. Buy pat smythes book of horses third edition by smythe, pat isbn. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This website uses cookies to allow us to see how the site is used. Youth in the saddle coauthor it is worth noting that although the above books were primarily aimed as an instruction manual, they are biographical to a certain extent, as they contain anecdotes about her horses. She had many successes on different horses including flanagan, scorchin and others, however, here is a little something on the two horses that really started her international career.

Pat smythes most popular book is jacqueline rides for a fall. Pat smythe won the leading showjumper of the year title at the very. Riders then, in order to compete internationally, had to have amateur status, and could not earn their living directly through horses. An extraordinary, instinctive feeling for animals and also for people. Pat smythe has 28 books on goodreads with 216 ratings. By 1974, patti smith was performing rock music, initially with guitarist, bassist and rock archivist lenny kaye, and later with a full band comprising kaye, ivan kral on guitar and bass, jay dee daugherty on drums and richard sohl on piano. Not necessarily a childrens book, but when i was a young teenager someone gave me a copy of british showjumper pat smythes autobiography jump for joy. She was the first woman to ride in the olympics in 1956, and went on to win almost every top competition in both the uk and usa. Jacqueline rides for a fall by smythe, pat and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There is some general wear to the corners and the spine and some tanning to the first blank page. Pat smythes book of horses pony problems salute the horse coauthor show jumping the field book of the horse youth in the saddle coauthor it is worth noting that although the above books were primarily aimed as an instruction manual, they are biographical to a certain extent, as they contain anedotes about her horses. Clean bluegray cloth boards with bright silver lettering on spine. Pat smythe was every horsemad girls heroine back in the 1960s.