Comments on: Mom’s Corner - Mentors and Moms http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/ The website of Robert Dover Fri, 18 May 2012 06:57:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8-bleeding-edge hourly 1 By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-4440 Jean Dover Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:55:58 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-4440 10-28-09 Looking at the date I decided it was time to complete my Mothers and Mentors articles. This next is a direct quote of what Robert had to say when asked the question, "Who has been one of your greatest Mentors throughout your Dressage career?" Dover: I have had many wonderful people assist me over the years. I started my career with Myra Wagner. Elizabeth Lewis was also instrumental in helping me. My greatest mentor was Colonel Bent Ljungquist,coach of our Olympic team when I made the squad for the first time. He was the trainer who mentored me from being a medium level rider through to the Grand Prix. He formed my belief system on not only how to ride, but also on horse care and mastership. I was also going to address our life in Atlanta. Living there agreed with all of us. Robert knew about Elizabeth Lewis & so He and Herb went off to meet her. She agreed to have Robert stable and train with her. I can still see pictures of her in the Chronicle mounted on her beautiful white horse. I decided to get a Real Estate license and was soon busy with selling homes in a huge development. Robert must have been driving because I don't remember having to take him daily as I did when he was young and we lived in Hollywood Florida. If any of you have other memories of that long ago time please fill me in. Love, Roberts Mom 10-28-09
Looking at the date I decided it was time to complete my Mothers and Mentors articles.
This next is a direct quote of what Robert had to say when asked the question, “Who has been one of your greatest Mentors throughout your Dressage career?”
Dover: I have had many wonderful people assist me over the years. I started my career with Myra Wagner. Elizabeth Lewis was also instrumental in helping me. My greatest mentor was Colonel Bent Ljungquist,coach of our Olympic team when I made the squad for the first time. He was the trainer who mentored me from being a medium level rider through to the Grand Prix. He formed my belief system on not only how to ride, but also on horse care and mastership.

I was also going to address our life in Atlanta. Living there agreed with all of us. Robert knew about Elizabeth Lewis & so He and Herb went off to meet her. She agreed to have Robert stable and train with her. I can still see pictures of her in the Chronicle mounted on her beautiful white horse.
I decided to get a Real Estate license and was soon busy with selling homes in a huge development. Robert must have been driving because I don’t remember having to take him daily as I did when he was young and we lived in Hollywood Florida.
If any of you have other memories of that long ago time please fill me in.
Love,
Roberts Mom

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-4394 Jean Dover Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:12:25 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-4394 There are two other Ladies I want to mention as being great friends, and students of Robert. They both, in their own way, made a difference in his life. First is Kay Moss Dore. She met Robert when he was grown, training and showing Romantico in Florida. Kay introduced him to many people in the world of Dressage. From there he developed a great following. Kay told Robert she would like to meet me as she had a desire to get into the jewelry business. One thing about Kay is whatever she decides to do, she does to perfection. We became fast friends. Kay was so kind to us when we came to watch Robert compete. She saw to it that we had good seats, and a cart to drive around in. Can you imagine she even bought us yellow folding seats so we would never have to stand. Herb & I stayed at her home many times. Kay became like another daughter to me. We even shared space showing our jewelry at horse shows. Kay & I will always be fast friends. I love her dearly. Karin Offield is another wonderful friend, and student of Roberts. When he was raising funds to show his reality video she helped make that possible. Robert went with her when she decided to buy Linge. She said it was the best year of her life. I am so happy knowing Robert helped make it that for her. Karin is so lovely and charming. I always enjoy time spent with her. Roberts Mom There are two other Ladies I want to mention as being great friends, and students of Robert. They both, in their own way, made a difference in his life.
First is Kay Moss Dore. She met Robert when he was grown, training and showing Romantico in Florida. Kay introduced him to many people in the world of Dressage. From there he developed a great following. Kay told Robert she would like to meet me as she had a desire to get into the jewelry business. One thing about Kay is whatever she decides to do, she does to perfection. We became fast friends. Kay was so kind to us when we came to watch Robert compete. She saw to it that we had good seats, and a cart to drive around in. Can you imagine she even bought us yellow folding seats so we would never have to stand. Herb & I stayed at her home many times. Kay became like another daughter to me. We even shared space showing our jewelry at horse shows. Kay & I will always be fast friends. I love her dearly.
Karin Offield is another wonderful friend, and student of Roberts. When he was raising funds to show his reality video she helped make that possible. Robert went with her when she decided to buy Linge. She said it was the best year of her life. I am so happy knowing Robert helped make it that for her. Karin is so lovely and charming. I always enjoy time spent with her.
Roberts Mom

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-4185 Jean Dover Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:31:25 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-4185 Here is an update on that very wonderful,amazing lady Mary Ellen Purucker. She called me today to say hello. In August Mary Ellen celebrated her 91st. birthday. She is still active with the Royal. Can you believe that? Her job is to choose the hostesses for the event. That is the same job she had when she first met Robert years ago. We chatted about everything from world events, to common everyday goings on with our family, and hers. So please hop on this page and send her a belated Happy Birthday, and best wishes for all the coming year. Love, Roberts Mom Here is an update on that very wonderful,amazing lady Mary Ellen Purucker.
She called me today to say hello. In August Mary Ellen celebrated her 91st. birthday. She is still active with the Royal. Can you believe that? Her job is to choose the hostesses for the event. That is the same job she had when she first met Robert years ago. We chatted about everything from world events, to common everyday goings on with our family, and hers.
So please hop on this page and send her a belated Happy Birthday, and best wishes for all the coming year.
Love,
Roberts Mom

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3653 Jean Dover Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:04:59 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3653 Dear Ken, How about relating some of those funny stories on this blog. My readers love the personal stuff memories are made of. My love to your folks and of course to you. Roberts Mom, Jean Dear Ken,
How about relating some of those funny stories on this blog. My readers love the personal stuff memories are made of.
My love to your folks and of course to you.
Roberts Mom, Jean

]]> By: kenn acebal http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3652 kenn acebal Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:20:33 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3652 Hi Jean, It was so wonderful to hear form you. I have so many fond memories of you and Herb. I am sad to hear of his battle with Alzheimers, but i know that he is in the cradle of love and support with you and family!! I know when i went to ride with Robert at the beginning , i was only 22, that i always loved seeing you and felt like my mother was around. I have so many funny stories and memories that span the years. I am glad that you have battled and your illness and are still going strong!! With a blog !!! A true 21st century women. Do you have my email so that we can communicate directly to one another. All my love and best wishes , Ken Hi Jean,
It was so wonderful to hear form you. I have so many fond memories of you and Herb. I am sad to hear of his battle with Alzheimers, but i know that he is in the cradle of love and support with you and family!! I know when i went to ride with Robert at the beginning , i was only 22, that i always loved seeing you and felt like my mother was around. I have so many funny stories and memories that span the years. I am glad that you have battled and your illness and are still going strong!! With a blog !!! A true 21st century women. Do you have my email so that we can communicate directly to one another.
All my love and best wishes ,
Ken

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3418 Jean Dover Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:46:07 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3418 Dear Jeny, How wonderful you are still an active rider. It is amazing how the Insilco show changed the focus of your life. To think you became very involved with the KCDS for 15 years, and that you are now in Florida, not only riding, but teaching & judging. Wow,I think that is fabulous. The symphony could use some meaningful work as many people have lost interest in going. The trouble is there is probably little money to realize live music ever being used at shows. Just think every rider would have to send them their music. It does sound complicated doesn't it? Continued good luck. Stay safe. Roberts Mom Dear Jeny,
How wonderful you are still an active rider. It is amazing how the Insilco show changed the focus of your life. To think you became very involved with the KCDS for 15 years, and that you are now in Florida, not only riding, but teaching & judging. Wow,I think that is fabulous.
The symphony could use some meaningful work as many people have lost interest in going. The trouble is there is probably little money to realize live music ever being used at shows. Just think every rider would have to send them their music. It does sound complicated doesn’t it?
Continued good luck. Stay safe.
Roberts Mom

]]> By: Jeny http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3405 Jeny Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:33:41 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3405 Jean, I am still riding everyday! After that Insilco competition and Roberts stick ride I got totally absorbed in dressage 27 years ago! Mary Ellen being voted in as an honorary member. Robert coming into town from time to time, gracefully allowing us to "pick his brain", has and will always be a thrill. I felt very fortunate to become involved on the board of KCDS for 15 years. KCDS being a charter member of USDF was a vast experience. Very active with all USDF programs and education being number one! That experience inspired me to move to Palm Beach County Florida 8 years ago. I teach and judge at the schooling show level. I still pinch myself from time to time being able to stand close by and watch Robert school students during the Wellington shows. I have not known of any other dressage venue that has had exhibition riding in the spotlight with a symphony orchestra ( in the arena with the horse! ). More more! Jean,

I am still riding everyday! After that Insilco competition and Roberts stick ride I got totally absorbed in dressage 27 years ago! Mary Ellen being voted in as an honorary member. Robert coming into town from time to time, gracefully allowing us to “pick his brain”, has and will always be a thrill.
I felt very fortunate to become involved on the board of KCDS for 15 years. KCDS being a charter member of USDF was a vast experience. Very active with all USDF programs and education being number one! That experience inspired me to move to Palm Beach County Florida 8 years ago. I teach and judge at the schooling show level. I still pinch myself from time to time being able to stand close by and watch Robert school students during the Wellington shows.
I have not known of any other dressage venue that has had exhibition riding in the spotlight with a symphony orchestra ( in the arena with the horse! ). More more!

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3390 Jean Dover Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:23:54 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3390 Dear Jeny, It was delightful to receive your informative comment. Is it possible they performed on stick horses 27 years ago? That is what made it such fun. Thanks for adding the information. I can see them now cantering along. Mary Ellen told me I had misspelled Mikki. She hadn't advised me, and you must admit it is a rare spelling. My apologies to Mikki. The Kansas City Dressage Societies history reveals a most consistent, elegant, and well run organization. Mary Ellen's leadership was, & maybe still is, in a great way responsible for that. Robert always spoke of his time there in glowing terms. My favorite way to see the Musical Kur is under a spot light following rider and horse. That combination makes the ride so exquisite. I know watching Capplo perform in the Concert of Champions with the symphony was a thrill few get. I myself never had that pleasure. Are you still riding Jeny? It is such a great way to relax and let the problems of the world fade away for a while. Thanks again for writing. Robert's Mom Dear Jeny,
It was delightful to receive your informative comment. Is it possible they performed on stick horses 27 years ago? That is what made it such fun. Thanks for adding the information. I can see them now cantering along.
Mary Ellen told me I had misspelled Mikki. She hadn’t advised me, and you must admit it is a rare spelling. My apologies to Mikki.
The Kansas City Dressage Societies history reveals a most consistent, elegant, and well run organization. Mary Ellen’s leadership was, & maybe still is, in a great way responsible for that. Robert always spoke of his time there in glowing terms.
My favorite way to see the Musical Kur is under a spot light following rider and horse. That combination makes the ride so exquisite. I know watching Capplo perform in the Concert of Champions with the symphony was a thrill few get. I myself never had that pleasure.
Are you still riding Jeny? It is such a great way to relax and let the problems of the world fade away for a while.
Thanks again for writing.
Robert’s Mom

]]> By: Jeny http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3389 Jeny Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:09:00 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3389 I jump on Dovers world from time to time. I love your postings. I came across the one about Mary Ellen. My grandmother took me to the 1982 Insilco competition in KC ( the old American Royal building ). I still have the program. After watching Robert and Kay do their duo ( I believe it was on stick horses ) I was hooked!. I spent the rest of the time asking questions and learning about the Kansas City Dressage Society. I met Mikki Christopherson and Mary Ellen and they encouraged me to join. I joined that day in the office! What delightful women! I was fortunate to be able to grace Mary Ellens presents at many dressage events to follow in the KC area. I knew very little of Robert or dressage but he had inspired me with his silliness that day at Insilco. Years later I was competing a horse that he chose to ride ( Capello ) in the Concert of Champions. With the lights down low, the symphony started to play and here came Robert through the endgate with the spotlight on! I was holding my breath as he moved Capello in passage down the far end towards the bandstand. He had only ridden the horse for two thirty minute sessions previous to the performance. He was brilliant! He ended with a salute. The crowd stood up and roared! Thank you for posting about Mary Ellen. I am glad to read she is doing well! I jump on Dovers world from time to time. I love your postings. I came across the one about Mary Ellen. My grandmother took me to the 1982 Insilco competition in KC ( the old American Royal building ). I still have the program. After watching Robert and Kay do their duo ( I believe it was on stick horses ) I was hooked!. I spent the rest of the time asking questions and learning about the Kansas City Dressage Society. I met Mikki Christopherson and Mary Ellen and they encouraged me to join. I joined that day in the office! What delightful women! I was fortunate to be able to grace Mary Ellens presents at many dressage events to follow in the KC area. I knew very little of Robert or dressage but he had inspired me with his silliness that day at Insilco. Years later I was competing a horse that he chose to ride ( Capello ) in the Concert of Champions. With the lights down low, the symphony started to play and here came Robert through the endgate with the spotlight on! I was holding my breath as he moved Capello in passage down the far end towards the bandstand. He had only ridden the horse for two thirty minute sessions previous to the performance. He was brilliant! He ended with a salute. The crowd stood up and roared! Thank you for posting about Mary Ellen. I am glad to read she is doing well!

]]> By: Jean Dover http://doversworld.com/blog/2009/08/05/moms-corner-old-friend/comment-page-1/#comment-3332 Jean Dover Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:46:22 +0000 http://doversworld.com/blog/?p=1638#comment-3332 Dearest Jessica, Your Moms great results from the blood transfusion she dreaded having helped her and she is able to have her chemotherapy. That in itself is a miracle we all have been praying for. I wrote her an uplifting note yesterday. Sometimes it helps to read for yourself that someone out there cares. Our life is very difficult but I now realize I must have help with Herb, and that I can't do everything for him, or with him. Two things I am trying to accomplish are getting him into a day care program to help stimulate his brain, and find a real Alzheimer's caregiver so I can get out on my own for a few hours several times a week. Thanks for wishing me well. Love, Roberts Mom PS: If there are any misspelled words please forgive me as one of the problems of Dyslectic people is that one can read the same sentence over and over and never see the problem. I kid you not! Dearest Jessica,
Your Moms great results from the blood transfusion she dreaded having helped her and she is able to have her chemotherapy. That in itself is a miracle we all have been praying for.
I wrote her an uplifting note yesterday. Sometimes it helps to read for yourself that someone out there cares.
Our life is very difficult but I now realize I must have help with Herb, and that I can’t do everything for him, or with him. Two things I am trying to accomplish are getting him into a day care program to help stimulate his brain, and find a real Alzheimer’s caregiver so I can get out on my own for a few hours several times a week.
Thanks for wishing me well.
Love,
Roberts Mom
PS: If there are any misspelled words please forgive me as one of the problems of Dyslectic people is that one can read the same sentence over and over and never see the problem. I kid you not!

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