http://doversworld.com/blog The website of Robert Dover Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:17:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spirit, liver chestnut Oldenburg stallion by Sir Donnerhall/Fürst Heinrich, born in 2009, standing approximately 16.1 hands. Spirit, super fancy and beautiful stallion by Sir Donnerhall. Sir Donnerhall is the exclusive Young Horse National Champion and Reserve World Champion Producer of the Reserve Approval Champion and premium stallions as well as highly demanded foals. Wherever ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/30/special-hw/ PLEASE remember to come out this Tuesday, January 31st, at 7pm to the City Hall in Wellington to voice your support of the new Global Dressage Festival show grounds and Equestrian Village as applied for!  The "Alliance" has attempted to mount a very strong opposition using distortions and out-and-out lies ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/29/we-need-your-support-for-the-equestrian-village-this-tuesday-january-31st/ Be sure to tune in for a very special "Dover's World" radio show this Tuesday, January 31st, from 6:05pm to 8pm EST on WBZT (AM1230) in the Palm Beaches and LIVE around the world right here at DoversWorld.com.  I am off on a cruise for the week but Lita Dove ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/29/dovers-world-january-31st-with-lita-dove-and-wdm-riders/ The World Dressage Masters climaxed with a fantastic Freestyle competition with Steffen Peters and Ravel coming out just barely on top of Charlotte Dujardin and her Valegro, both with just over 83%!  Honestly, it could have gone either way but I am very happy that Steffen showed his usual brilliant riding ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/29/world-dressage-masters-great-freestyle-great-sport/ The Grand Prix for the World Dressage Masters was terrific sport today at the Jim Brandon Center with a great crowd cheering on their favorites.  I LOVE seeing competition at its best and Steffen Peters was the worthy victor with over 81% on Akiko Yamosaki's, Ravel over Charloote Dujardin and ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/27/world-dressage-masters-loving-it/ Thanks to John Goodman, John Flannigan, Noreen O'Sullivan and their great staff, the World Dressage Masters is taking place this week in Wellington to a sold out much bigger crowd than last year.  The seating capacity for spectators was dramatically enhanced, footing is very good and the vendors areas are ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/26/world-dressage-masters-wellington/ I had a glitch earlier this evening with my website server and was not able to let you know on my radio show about the latest Vinceremos buzz, so I told Tuny I would post it here tonight.  So here it goes: 1st Buck Off - Last Thursday at White Horse ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/24/vinceremos-buzz/ I have a great show for you tomorrow evening as the show season heats up for all equestrian sports here in Wellington!  My Special Guest in the first hour is my great friend, Kim Boyer, owner of  Hampton Green Farm.  Kim wears more hats these days than most anyone I ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/22/dovers-world-january-24th-kim-boyer-and-bernie-traurig/ I was so happy to see the entire Thomas family here in Wellington along with Debbie McDonald and rider, Adrienne Lyle, who rode Wizard to over 73% in the Grand Prix for the Special.  At 90 and 85 respectively, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are wonderful people and great owners and ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/21/gold-coast-cdi3-day-2/ Those using the Gold Coast Opener CDI as a warm-up show for next week's World Dressage Masters are enjoying great weather and the chance to ride in the already decked out main arena, minus the huge spectator numbers expected to fill the stands when the best in the world compete ... http://doversworld.com/blog/2012/01/20/gold-coast-cdi3-day-1/