Robert Dover (7/6/ 1956 - ), an American equestrian, received his own first horse as a Bar Mitzvah present from his parents. An avid rider from an early age, he trained in various equestrian disciplines but was especially drawn to dressage. His mother, Jean Dover, attested to his dedication to his sport, recalling, "When Robert was a teenager, I never had to worry about where he was. He was always at the barn . . . cleaning his tack with my best olive oil."Dover enrolled at the University of Georgia. While there, he had his first sexual encounter with another man, an experience he described as "a new life begun." He subsequently "began slowly to socialize with the gay community . . . and ultimately joined the close-knit family of gay students there."
Dover has been together with his life partner, fellow equestrian Robert Ross, since 1988. His family approves of the match. "We couldn't have picked a more perfect mate if we had tried," declared Jean Dover. "We love [Ross] like another son."
After his graduation from Georgia, Dover embarked on a highly successful career in dressage, competing both nationally and internationally. A highlight came in 1987, when he bested Dr. Reiner Klimke, the holder of six Olympic gold medals, to win the Aachen (Germany) Grand Prix and give the United States its first victory in the event in 27 years. (glbtq.com)
Guenter and Robert Dover show off their Olympic Rings
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