Lionel Dunning RIP

[Spring Feather]

I have just heard that Lionel died earlier today. What a terrific guy! He was teaching this morning, of that I am not surprised bless him. He was a true horseman right through to his last breath.

 

[Honey08]

Aww. That's sad. RIP.

 

[HihoGinger]

It was just all over my FB but I wasn't able to find anything which confirmed, so didn't post.
Very sad news indeed. He was a childhood hero of mine, and we got my first pony from him (so I was told anyway!)

A true gent and a wonderful sportsman.
R.I.P. Lionel

 

[Anglebracket]

RIP Lionel

 

[mirage]

Oh no,how sad.He did a clinic at our PC a year or two back and looked to be a lovely chap.

 

[Maesfen]

Very sad. My thoughts with his family and friends.

 

[Tnavas]

What sad news - he was quite an amazing man loved watching him compete RIP you will be greatly missed

 

[Double_choc_lab]

Attended a two day clinic with him many years ago (30 ish). Learnt a lot and he was a lovely guy. RIP.

 

[*hic*]

RIP Lionel - a great character.

 

[doriangrey]

Sad news, RIP.

 

[Mrs B]

Oh no! So sorry and so sad for his family and friends ... Used to love watching him ride Jungle Bunny years ago ...

RIP Lionel.

 

[Tobiano]

oh that is sad news! RIP Lionel.

 

[Battytwoll]

How incredibly sad, such an unaffected, genuine and down to earth man. He inspired me as a child as he was the only showjumper who wore his harness done up on his hat - he really impressed me and I could never work out why his contemporaries didn't follow suit! I also loved his FB page which was so unstarry. Such a shame to hear this sad news. RIP....

 

[Meandtheboys]

RIP LD...............I will never forget our lessons or the fabulous little grey horse you sold me, I can think of many good horsey people but you were just so different.

 

[yeeharider]

So sad to hear this RIP Lionel

 

[OldNag]

Oh no! So sorry and so sad for his family and friends ... Used to love watching him ride Jungle Bunny years ago ...

RIP Lionel.

They were an amazing combination weren't they.
Very sad news. RIP Lionel.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Many younger riders won't know just how good Lionel was, he was a legend, RIP.

 

[merrymeasure]

Very sorry to hear this. Another hero from my youth gone. Loved watching him. RIP Lionel, thank you for the memories

 

[Sprout]

Very sad news.

 

[hayinamanger]

Very sad news, he was a great horseman and a wonderful ambassador for the sport.

RIP Lionel.

 

[Carlosmum]

How sad. He was farrier to my very first pony nearly 50 years ago.

 

[Sandstone1]

Very sad, I remember him jumping Jungle bunny many years ago now. I also read his book although I cant remember what it was called now. He had a very bad accident when jumping and amost died, which was why he always rode with his hat harness done up.

 

[CarolineWilson]

Very sad news. Just read a blog about it here written by Carolyn Henderson:

http://www.pegasushealth.com/blog/learn-from-a-legend/

 

[getlucky0190]

memories of the time i spent working for you, of the horses, the travelling, the shows the demos and the ups and downs never a dull moment
goodbye boss, may you and tarzan now reunite and conquer the heavens
sue x