It is with sadness that we mourn the passing of talented rider Jamie Smart, who spent over 20 years representing Canada at international competition in the two disciplines of show jumping and eventing.
“Jamie represented the consummate rider whose talent afforded him the ability to seamlessly and successfully master two demanding disciplines in our sport,” said Equine Canada President, Michael Gallagher. “He held the skills that many dream of and inspired countless Canadians to take up equestrian sport. Heartfelt condolences to Jamie’s friends and family.”
Beginning in show jumping, Jamie won several grand prix events including the puissance class at the 1974 Royal Winter Fair, and the 1974 National Show Jumping Championship. Jamie then moved on to become the veteran of Canada’s three-day event team, having competed in (and completed) over 30 international CCI-level events. He was a member of two Canadian Olympic Teams-Fontainebleau in 1980 and Seoul in 1988-and brought home silver and gold team medals from the 1987 and 1991 Pan American Games.
Jamie took the Leading Foreign Rider honours three times at the Rolex Three-Day Event in Kentucky. He placed 16th on Fascination Street in 1994 and consequently qualified and participated in the 1994 World Championships in The Hague, thereby helping Canada qualify for the 1996 Olympics.
Equine Canada extends its sincerest condolences to Jamie’s family, friends, and colleagues. Funeral arrangements have been made through Forrest & Taylor Funeral Home located at 20846 Dalton Road in Sutton, ON. Visitation will be Thursday, June 13 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place in the chapel on Friday, June 14 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto, ON at 2 p.m.
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