Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith (born 8 October 1991) is a South African dressage rider. She competed at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy where she finished 20th with the South African team in the team competition and 48th in the individual dressage competition.

Her father first put her on a horse at age six months. She rode in junior competitions through childhood and began competing the senior division at age 15.

Achievements

 * Winner of Galencia SA Dressage Derby 2014
 * Winner of Roseberry Stables Trophy for Young riders 2008+2007+2010+2011
 * Winner of Principal Stud Young Riders Cup for Dressage 2008+2009+2010+2011
 * 10th overall in FEI World Dressage Challenge 2009
 * Winner of Intermediate 1 at 2010 Nissan Easter Festival
 * Winner of Medium and Intermediate 1 Freestyles at 2010 Musical Kur Festival
 * Gauteng Adult Intermediate 1 Dressage+ Freestyle Champion 2010
 * 19th in Hungary Grand Prix with 63.4% 2011
 * 19th in France Grand Prix with 62.9% 2011
 * 6th overall in Regional Olympic Team Qualifier with 64.4% 2011
 * 9th in Germany Grand Prix Special with 67.91% 2012
 * 4th in Portugal Grand Prix Special with 66.816% 2012
 * 1st in France Intermediate II with 67.816% 2012
 * Winner of Intermediate II Gauteng Championship 2012