Douglas Bunn

Douglas Bunn (1 March 1928 - 16 June 2009) was a British barrister, businessman and founder and chairman of the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead.[1]

He founded Hickstead in 1960 and was also responsible for such innovations in equestrian eventing as team chasing.[2]

He bankrolled Hickstead for many years on the proceeds of his family's caravan park business, putting as much as £300,000 into the facility every year.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6523021.ece
  2. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20120224090912/http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/tribute/bunn/3098950. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2009. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1035464/Bunn-fights-defend-Hickstead.html
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