Farewell to well-known course-builder Denzil Oxby
British Showjumping course-builder Denzil Oxby has died aged 81.
As well as being well known in showjumping circles, Denzil hunted with the Quorn and Belvoir and was a successful former point-to-point jockey.
He leaves his wife Margaret, daughter Hilary and son David.
A memorial service for Mr Oxby was held on Friday (21 September) at Hickling Church, Leics.
This news story was first published in the current issue of H&H (20 September 2012)
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