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Equestrian Aid Foundation and USDF Partner to Raise Funds

November 14, 2008

Lexington, KY --- The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) announced today they will be working together to raise funds in support of the EAF in honor of Robert Dover, a 2008 inductee into the Roemer Foundation/ USDF Hall of Fame and founder of the EAF. The 2008 Adequan/USDF National Convention is in Denver, CO with the Salute Gala inductions into the HOF on Thursday evening, December 4.

Robert Dover, 52, has had an enormous impact on the sport of dressage in the U.S. for nearly three decades. As an international competitor, Dover represented the U.S. in six consecutive Olympic Games, a record for U.S. dressage riders. He was instrumental in helping the U.S collect four Olympic team bronze medals, a World Equestrian Games (WEG) team bronze medal, and a team gold medal at the North American Dressage Championships (NADC). Dover’s individual career highlights include a personal best sixth place in the 2004 Athens Olympics Games, and a fifth place at the 1994 (WEG), highlighting a legendary career that also includes seven FEI World Cup Finals and five U.S. National Grand Prix Championship titles.

Dover has consistently been on the cutting edge of the dressage scene nationally and internationally in a variety of roles, including that of trainer, teacher, and avid promoter. Often referred to as “Mr. Dressage” in America, Dover’s influence is exemplified by the successes of the horses and students he has trained, and through his visionary establishment of the Equestrian Aid Foundation.

“So many of our members have trained with Robert over the years and learned so much from him. We would all like to say thank you for everything he has done for dressage – and each of us. This is a way we can pay tribute to him and support a cause he believes in,” states Linda Schultz, Director of Marketing for USDF.

“Robert has touched countless people in all walks of life but this foundation is a testament to his compassion in lending a helping hand towards his fellow equestrians in their time of need. As a co-founder of the Equestrian Aid Foundation, Robert’s inspiration and guidance will continue to have a profound impact on the equestrian world for many years to come.

Please join us in the spirit of honoring Robert by making a donation to the Equestrian Aid Foundation in his name.” - R. Scot Evans, President of the EAF.

www.equestrianaidfoundation.org

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