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Riding Free : My Olympic Journey
By Imtiaz Anees
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About the book
This is the story of a young boy with an impossible dream – competing at the Olympics. From the age of four, Imtiaz Anees took to horse-riding like fish to water. It soon became a passion, one that continued through his life, beginning with his first competitive win at the age of six, eventually winning multiple equestrian events both nationally and internationally. Imtiaz is the only Indian rider to complete an equestrian three-day event at the Olympics, in Sydney in 2000, at the age of thirty, in an elite sport long associated with royalty and wealth and primarily the army in India.
In Riding Free, Imtiaz re-traces the major milestones of his riveting twenty-year-long journey. The stories he tells are heartfelt, emotional and inspirational for the next generation of dreamers-a way to ‘give back’, in small measure, the enormous goodwill and help he received from all kinds of people in his Olympics journey. Behind Imtiaz’s success are also the struggles and setbacks that pushed him to work harder and achieve peak performance. In a sport where the result depends on both man and animal, the deep bond Imtiaz shares with his horses will leave animal lovers spellbound. Here is a story that will inspire every athlete to ‘never give in’.
Available in: Paperback
Language: English
Imtiaz Anees
Imtiaz Anees is an equestrian Olympian, trainer, competitor, NBC commentator, qualified Level 2 instructor and coach educator. As the only equestrian Olympian in India, he wants to share his knowledge and experience with all other riders and offers internship programmes to teach equine management. He runs an equestrian training centre—Seahorse Equestrian, a boutique stable with sixteen horses, located on a beautiful beach in a small fishing village in Nargol, Gujarat.
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The story of a true sportsman whose heart beats for his country. The pulse and emotion of this book are totally relatable. A beautiful real-life story of struggle, relationships, dreams and how Imtiaz overcame all hurdles to reach his goal. Carrying a positive attitude throughout, the book is overall inspiring and thought provoking. - Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player, Olympian, Arjuna awardee
I’ve known Imtiaz since we were very young and there are two things about him that haven’t changed … his love for horses (and riding) and his determination to achieve the highest level of excellence in everything he did. A gentleman’s gentleman, his cool and calm disposition hides the grit and determination—the dedication and discipline that built the foundation for him to compete with the best at an international level. His story is an inspiring one; of people and relationships and of those moments of triumph and failure that helped a young man achieve his impossible dream. - Karan Johar, film director
It’s one thing to have a dream. It’s entirely another thing to follow your dream with passion and courage. Don’t miss this story of Imtiaz in his quest towards his Olympic dream. - Viren Rasquinha, former Indian hockey captain, Olympian, Arjuna awardee
Imtiaz’s story is as heart-warming as it is inspiring. It’s so much more than sports—it’s about the power of dreams, self-belief, teamwork and perseverance. I must admit I have a soft spot for any story with animals in it. The bond between man and horse makes this story truly special. - Alia Bhatt, film actor