You’re never too important for menial tasks. Whether you’re a jumper, eventer, or dressage rider, follow the wise words of Robert he’s a four-time Olympic medalist for a reason.ġ. But that's several hours worth of words, so I’ll share my favorites and the tips that will directly enhance your riding, I promise. Now, I must say: everything that Robert said during the first day of lessons I immediately wrote down thinking they were the most revolutionary ideas and expressions I have ever heard in my life. We have to be in a conversation and teaching them." "If you say nothing to a horse, you mean nothing to a horse. Following three days of intensive instruction, the clinic concludes with a ridden test in front a of a panel of judges. From unmounted lectures to riding with the legendary Robert Dover himself, the qualified participants are given the tools needed to produce successful results for years to come. and features promising up-and-coming U25 riders looking to make their mark on the international dressage scene. This year's edition of US Equestrian’s Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week runs January 3-6 in Wellington, Fla. But after sitting on my couch for the past three hours attentively listening to Robert Dover’s every word, I feel empowered enough to pull on my breeches, whip out my jumping saddle (Santa didn’t bring a dressage saddle this year) and become the next Laura Graves or Charlotte Dujardin. In fact, I’ve never watched a dressage lesson or clinic in my life. Robert can also be found on Facebook - Dover's World where he share his opinions, both horsey and non-horsey.I’m just going to put this out in the open, I am no dressage rider. After announcing his retirement as the US Dressage Team Coach, Robert Dover and Robert Ross launched a new business Robert-Squared a handcrafted luxury line of vegan tack and apparel for the dressage, jumper, ponies, and hunter disciplines. Robert is equally proud of his role in creating the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which for almost 25 years has helped people living with life-threatening illnesses and injuries in the horse world.įinally, Robert gives all credit for navigating his life, both literally and figuratively, to the love of his life, his husband, Robert Ross, with whom he has been together for 31 years. To that end, he was responsible for raising over $2.2 million for these programs. In addition, Dover was tasked with fundraising for the High Performance competitive and training programs. Dressage Team, Dover has been responsible for assisting in the growth of the development and pipeline programs, focused on raising the standard of excellence across all levels of dressage in the U.S. In conjunction with his role in coaching the U.S. In 2018 US Dressage won the Silver Medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games, Tryon. Dressage Team returned to the podium at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where the team won a bronze medal. Dressage Team to a gold medal at the Pan American Games.
Robert Dover has served in the role as Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe for The Dutta Corp.
USA Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe 2013-2018 He also became the first American since 1960 to win the Aachen Grand Prix in 1987, something Dover considers as a distinguished moment in his career. National Grand Prix Champion riding 6 different horses. Additionally, Dover competed in 7 World Cups, placing 4th twice and has been 7 times the U.S.
dressage rider, competing in six consecutive Olympic Games and four FEI World Equestrian Games. A six-time Olympian and four-time Olympic bronze medalist, Dover has earned more honors than any other U.S.