Comments on: Dover’s Dreams ….. And Yours http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/ The website of Robert Dover Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8-bleeding-edge hourly 1 By: Stephanie Raffety-Wilson http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-326657 Stephanie Raffety-Wilson Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:39:13 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-326657 I initally got on this site to check out bringing Robert in for a Clinic. I listened to him teach a friend of mine at Still Point and loved his instruction. But then I read this part of the website!! How great is this Robert!!! I am writing in here to share my dream. I just got back from my 3rd trip to Africa, but my first trip to Ethiopia and Uganda. For some reason I have a heart for the most needy, hungry, and poor of this world. I went to the Leper Colony in Koray(sp?) Ethiopi and witnessed such undescribable poverty and illness, that no human should ever have to live like this. This City has 100,000 Lepers!! Alot of which have HIV/AIDs and children they can not feed or educate. I have a dream to do that.... feed and educate them!! My other dream is to build a Vocational School for the Elemetary School I went to with 300 students in Uganda. There are 100 orphans there. The Elementary is funded by generous people here in the West, because they have to pay for education and the parents cant afford it. But they need the next level of education to get a skilled job. Thanks for Listening, Happy Riding and God bless!!!!! I initally got on this site to check out bringing Robert in for a Clinic. I listened to him teach a friend of mine at Still Point and loved his instruction. But then I read this part of the website!! How great is this Robert!!! I am writing in here to share my dream. I just got back from my 3rd trip to Africa, but my first trip to Ethiopia and Uganda. For some reason I have a heart for the most needy, hungry, and poor of this world. I went to the Leper Colony in Koray(sp?) Ethiopi and witnessed such undescribable poverty and illness, that no human should ever have to live like this. This City has 100,000 Lepers!! Alot of which have HIV/AIDs and children they can not feed or educate. I have a dream to do that…. feed and educate them!! My other dream is to build a Vocational School for the Elemetary School I went to with 300 students in Uganda. There are 100 orphans there. The Elementary is funded by generous people here in the West, because they have to pay for education and the parents cant afford it. But they need the next level of education to get a skilled job. Thanks for Listening, Happy Riding and God bless!!!!!

]]> By: M.K. http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-9367 M.K. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:37:43 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-9367 My dream. Wow. Posted here. Amazing. I put a post on another section of DW with Robert's permission and blessing, then happened along this 'Dream' page of the site. Why not. I am a military Iraq veteran, have struggled thru many disabilities, and currently live in Illinois - from the Naperville area originally, and my dream began last fall when I was finally able to find my horse. An 8 yo Hanovarian gelding 16.2hh and a great boy. Like many others in our country it turns out, I was unexpectedly laid off from my job...unfornately it was soon after my horse came along. It has been beyond difficult trying to find just one reputable barn that will allow me to keep my horse and do barn work in exchange for board at least part time, and my dream would be to work full time at a dressage barn. I also have an MBA, and there isnt anything I wouldnt do for the horses 7 days a week. Some people have been riding and working with horses their whole lives, but I've waited my whole life for this opportunity only to see it falling away ever so quickly from my finger tips. If I dont find something soon, I will lose my horse. There must be some career door open for my horse and I. msinei7@aol.com My dream. Wow. Posted here. Amazing. I put a post on another section of DW with Robert’s permission and blessing, then happened along this ‘Dream’ page of the site. Why not. I am a military Iraq veteran, have struggled thru many disabilities, and currently live in Illinois - from the Naperville area originally, and my dream began last fall when I was finally able to find my horse. An 8 yo Hanovarian gelding 16.2hh and a great boy. Like many others in our country it turns out, I was unexpectedly laid off from my job…unfornately it was soon after my horse came along. It has been beyond difficult trying to find just one reputable barn that will allow me to keep my horse and do barn work in exchange for board at least part time, and my dream would be to work full time at a dressage barn. I also have an MBA, and there isnt anything I wouldnt do for the horses 7 days a week. Some people have been riding and working with horses their whole lives, but I’ve waited my whole life for this opportunity only to see it falling away ever so quickly from my finger tips. If I dont find something soon, I will lose my horse. There must be some career door open for my horse and I. msinei7@aol.com

]]> By: SATP http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3309 SATP Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:27:18 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3309 Robert- Thank you so much for your kind encourgement. It's always heartening to hear such a positive response. So Folks per Robert's request, I can be contacted at shari @ almon.net for help in keeping your books, organizing your schedules, filling out entry forms, etc. No job to small! :) Just contact me and we can work out a plan that's right for your needs! Thank you. Robert-
Thank you so much for your kind encourgement. It’s always heartening to hear such a positive response.
So Folks per Robert’s request, I can be contacted at shari @ almon.net for help in keeping your books, organizing your schedules, filling out entry forms, etc. No job to small! :) Just contact me and we can work out a plan that’s right for your needs!

Thank you.

]]> By: RDover2 http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3295 RDover2 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:21:41 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3295 Hi Shari. I totally love your letter and am positive many people like your trainer could use your services. There is a definite place for people trained as you are and the most important thing you can do is let people know who and where you are. It is exactly why I want people to share their dreams on Dover's World- so that by doing so the chance of them coming true is heightened. Please let everyone know all your contact info and where you live so they can get in touch with you. I am sure you will do very well! Best wishes! RD Hi Shari.

I totally love your letter and am positive many people like your trainer could use your services.
There is a definite place for people trained as you are and the most important thing you can do is let people know who and where you are.
It is exactly why I want people to share their dreams on Dover’s World- so that by doing so the chance of them coming true is heightened.
Please let everyone know all your contact info and where you live so they can get in touch with you.
I am sure you will do very well!

Best wishes!

RD

]]> By: SATP http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3294 SATP Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:10:58 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3294 I read your request to "say our dreams out loud" several weeks ago and I can't get it out of my head. I think because I'm now being laid off from my job, I've tried to look outside the box a bit. I've worked in accounting all my life in office environments for big companies and see everyday the rich getting richer. I love to do accounting (yes, I'm a pretty boring person) and have offered an exchange of services with my dressage trainer. She's a great trainer - lovely rider, always thrilled about the nice horses that she's able to ride, and a "real" person. (RD - you even know her!) I have a great time doing some of her paper work and filling out show entries and finding out information about different horse related events and topics or whatever else she needs so she can spend more time in the saddle doing what she does best. She's always enthusiastic and appreciative of what I'm able to do for her. For the first time, I'm passionate about something, and full of energy, and new ideas. I would really love to do this full time for horse folks because I feel that I'm truly helping someone. And it would allow folks to do what they do best and not worry so much about all the details. It's a small dream, but I don't sell myself well, so I don't know if I'll ever allow it to grow or not. But it would be SO exciting. I read your request to “say our dreams out loud” several weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head. I think because I’m now being laid off from my job, I’ve tried to look outside the box a bit. I’ve worked in accounting all my life in office environments for big companies and see everyday the rich getting richer.

I love to do accounting (yes, I’m a pretty boring person) and have offered an exchange of services with my dressage trainer. She’s a great trainer - lovely rider, always thrilled about the nice horses that she’s able to ride, and a “real” person. (RD - you even know her!)

I have a great time doing some of her paper work and filling out show entries and finding out information about different horse related events and topics or whatever else she needs so she can spend more time in the saddle doing what she does best. She’s always enthusiastic and appreciative of what I’m able to do for her. For the first time, I’m passionate about something, and full of energy, and new ideas. I would really love to do this full time for horse folks because I feel that I’m truly helping someone. And it would allow folks to do what they do best and not worry so much about all the details.

It’s a small dream, but I don’t sell myself well, so I don’t know if I’ll ever allow it to grow or not. But it would be SO exciting.

]]> By: Isabel Munoz http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3154 Isabel Munoz Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:40:26 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3154 Hi Robert, Well, let me tell you one of my dreams......I've been dreaming of learning how to ride the upper levels and would LOVE to find a great GP schoolmaster to further my dressage education. I've been looking everywhere with no luck! I wouldn't mind the horse being in the late teens (15-17), but certainly would have to be sound, solidly trained and with a wonderful temperament. Of course budget is important....and that's where it's a bit difficult. Most of the ones I've seen advertised are way over my budget[$30-$40K]. Anyone know of a wonderful schoolmaster available? P.S. Great idea with this section! Hi Robert,
Well, let me tell you one of my dreams……I’ve been dreaming of learning how to ride the upper levels and would LOVE to find a great GP schoolmaster to further my dressage education. I’ve been looking everywhere with no luck! I wouldn’t mind the horse being in the late teens (15-17), but certainly would have to be sound, solidly trained and with a wonderful temperament. Of course budget is important….and that’s where it’s a bit difficult. Most of the ones I’ve seen advertised are way over my budget[$30-$40K]. Anyone know of a wonderful schoolmaster available?

P.S. Great idea with this section!

]]> By: RDover2 http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3141 RDover2 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:26:53 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3141 Thanks again for continuing to send your "Dreams" in. I also love when top pro's like Jane Savoie write in and share their wishes with us and hope more will follow her lead as their thoughts can be so inspirational for us all to read. RD Thanks again for continuing to send your “Dreams” in. I also love when top pro’s
like Jane Savoie write in and share their wishes with us and hope more will follow her lead as their
thoughts can be so inspirational for us all to read.

RD

]]> By: RDover2 http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3139 RDover2 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:56:27 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3139 Hey, Gang, watch for my special "wish" tomorrow evening! Today's I hope will come true but tomorrow's I know, with everyone's help, we can all make happen! Cheers! RD Hey, Gang, watch for my special “wish” tomorrow evening! Today’s I hope will come true but tomorrow’s I know, with everyone’s help, we can all make happen!

Cheers!

RD

]]> By: RDover2 http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3138 RDover2 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:53:03 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3138 And, Liz, even more compelling is that you love it without having been able to see it as we "older folk" who remember when it was literally flawless! I so wish for you and all the other young, talented riders that it might someday be brought back to its majestic self again! RD And, Liz, even more compelling is that you love it without having been able to see it as we “older folk” who remember when it was literally flawless!
I so wish for you and all the other young, talented riders that it might someday be brought back to its majestic self again!

RD

]]> By: Liz Austin http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/07/14/dovers-dreams-and-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-3137 Liz Austin Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:20:44 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1347#comment-3137 I don't perfectly remember the first time I went to Gladstone (it was 1991 I think so I was only seven), but I remember the first time I went and competed there in 2006. Going into that trophy room I'll never forget it. The stalls, the barn, the arena... Gladstone is so, so magic and I hope we can figure out a way for it to be part of the horse world for many, many years to come. It gives me goosebumps thinking about riding down the centerline there! I don’t perfectly remember the first time I went to Gladstone (it was 1991 I think so I was only seven), but I remember the first time I went and competed there in 2006. Going into that trophy room I’ll never forget it. The stalls, the barn, the arena… Gladstone is so, so magic and I hope we can figure out a way for it to be part of the horse world for many, many years to come. It gives me goosebumps thinking about riding down the centerline there!

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