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(British Show Jumper) Pat Smythe was a prominent British show jumper who achieved success at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics, earning a team bronze medal in 1956. She later held key leadership roles in the British Show Jumping Association, serving as president from 1983 to 1986 and as vice-president from 1987 to 1996. Smythe was also a prolific author, writing numerous books on equestrian topics, particularly children's literature. Her contributions to the equestrian world had a lasting impact on the sport.