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Post by whip lass on Mar 29, 2013 15:39:45 GMT
so sad to hear of the death of joan lee smith.she was a legend and an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
our thoughts are with davina and her family at this sad time.
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Post by viking on Mar 29, 2013 16:55:13 GMT
Been wondering about her recently.
Sad news. Sympathy.
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Post by ikklecob on Mar 29, 2013 19:04:50 GMT
I worked for the family for a while in the 70s. Sad to hear this. Thoughts with all connected with her.
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Post by jonp on Mar 30, 2013 12:28:41 GMT
Sad News, the passing of an era. Our sympathies to Davina and all the family.
Jon Phillips, Penny Ryder & family of all ages.
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Post by bigmama on Mar 30, 2013 13:03:06 GMT
So sorry ... grand old lady who loved our shetland Buddy of Belmont  |
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Post by rocknroll on Mar 30, 2013 16:50:39 GMT
Very sad news. Joan Lee Smith did so much to promote the showing of ponies and was an inspiration to us all. Her work for the BSPS and PUK will never be forgotten by all the grateful competitors. A true legend and definitely the passing of an era. Sympathy to all.
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Post by catkin on Mar 30, 2013 19:12:08 GMT
very sad news. The end of an era. x
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Post by chloesmum on Mar 31, 2013 17:37:02 GMT
Very sad news and certainly agree end of an era - such a supporter of showing. We all owe a lot to her influence and inspiration.
RIP.
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Post by Rockstar on Mar 31, 2013 20:56:49 GMT
Very sad news indeed  |
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Post by CarolineNelson on Apr 1, 2013 10:28:42 GMT
Very sad news. Joan Lee Smith did so much to promote the showing of ponies and was an inspiration to us all. Her work for the BSPS and PUK will never be forgotten by all the grateful competitors. A true legend and definitely the passing of an era. Sympathy to all. Very well expressed and I fully echo your sentiments. Mrs L-S also did a vast amount of work for the ABRS (Association of British Riding Schools), her local WI and other charitable groups. She possessed excellent culinary skills and was able (on a daily basis) to 'feed the five thousand' - as those of us who spent considerable time at Allerton EC will testify. At that time, along with her only daughter, Davina, we were privileged to be able to refer to her as 'Mother'. We worked hard, but were never, ever hungry! An utterly amazing lady, forceful but fair. Never to be forgotton. Edited to add- one small comment -
Whip lass (the OP) - it's an excellent thing that you have commenced the thread in order to pass the sad information to a wider audience.
However, as a mark of respect, please could you annotate Mrs Lee-Smith's name by placing 'caps' where necessary? (or, is a Mod able to do this - thank you) |
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Post by penny on Apr 1, 2013 11:27:20 GMT
Very sad news and certainly agree end of an era - such a supporter of showing. We all owe a lot to her influence and inspiration. RIP. My sympathies to Davina x |
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Post by allerton on Jan 5, 2022 20:18:43 GMT
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of her book "80 Glorious Years"
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Post by allerton on Jan 5, 2022 20:32:25 GMT
Also, does anyone know what happened to her school - Allerton Equestrian Centre in Huntingdonshire ?
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Post by peterborough1975 on Feb 10, 2022 16:54:42 GMT
Also, does anyone know what happened to her school - Allerton Equestrian Centre in Huntingdonshire ? Joan had a yard at Kates cabin Alwalton then moved to Moat farm and founded Allerton ec not sure if moat farm still there??would be great to get somr memories of this well loved school and photos as sadly that may be all that remains did you ride there? |
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