Just like McLain Ward and Sapphire, Laura Kraut and Cedric, and the twenty-one other Olympic-level horse and rider teams featured in Unbridled Passion: Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing, 2011), it was only fitting that the equine book itself merit its own distinct honor. While the Independent Book Publishers (IPPY) Awards is far less lofty a circumstance than Grand Prix-level competition, it was a tremendous honor for author Dr. Jeff Papows, the sport of show jumping, and the athletes themselves, as the book took home the bronze medal in the Sports/Fitness/Recreation category... Read press release
"Bring home the gold!" This isn't just the dreams of Ian Miller, Beezie Madden, and the other Olympic riders featured in the book Unbridled Passion: Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing, 2011); it's now also a possibility for the book's author. His work recently named one of the top ten finalists for the esteemed ForeWord Reviews "Book of the Year" award in the Sports category, author Dr. Jeff Papows hopes to finish first this year when the winners are announced Saturday, June 23rd, 2012, at the American Library Association's annual conference in Anaheim, CA... Read press release
Unbridled Passion is designed to appeal to both equestrians and the uninitiated... As you read the anecdotes about some of North America's most well-loved teams, you'll learn some of your equine hero's idiosyncracies, of the challenges your favorite riders have faced on their way up the show jumping ranks, and the stories of how some of show jumping's favorite partnerships came to be...
The book, illustrated with gorgeous photography by Gretchen Almy, Tony DeCosta, and Bob Langrish, demonstrates the perseverance, dedication and resilience needed to compete successfully in the sport of show jumping. Grab a copy for your favorite equestrian (or yourself!) today!
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Discovering that a rider you idolize had a similar upbringing to you is intriguing, especially in show jumping where it sometimes can appear that only the most privileged individuals succeed in getting to the top. In Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders, author Jeff Papows highlights the successes of 23 North American riders and their horses...
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Jeff Papows' Unbridled Passion is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the world of show jumping so captivating – the partnership between horse and rider. Each chapter is a heartfelt, and sometimes heartbreaking, story of one of North America’s greatest horse-and-rider teams. From Ian Miller and Big Ben to Beezie Madden and Authentic, the pages of Unbridled Passion include widely unknown anecdotes about some of North America’s most beloved equestrian teams. Did you know that Nona Garson’s Rhythmical was originally bartered from Russia for 150 used washing machines? Or that Authentic nearly missed the jog at the 2004 Olympics?...
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McLain and Sapphire, Beezie and Authentic, Ian and Big Ben... These are just a few of the great partnerships in show jumping history that are detailed in Jeff Papows' new book, Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders. Released by Acanthus Publishing, Unbridled Passion made its formal debut during the Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic, September 14th - 18th. The book documents the incredible relationships between some of North America's most renowned horses and riders, telling the life-changing stories of their sacrifices for the love of the sport. Through the wonderful highs and heartbreaking lows both in and out of the ring, Papows gives readers an inside look at what it takes to be on top in the competitive world of show jumping...
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Filled with tales of hard work, passion, and drama, this new book by equestrian and software industry executive Jeff Papows is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the best North American horse and rider teams from the world of show jumping...
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Unbridled Passion is a book that is well named. Sub-titled Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders, it is a work of love by Jeff Papows, himself an accomplished rider. The author enlisted the help of George Morris, the US chef d'equipe, to write the forward and he is glowing in his praise of the book. That in itself is a ringing endorsement...
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While many equestrians have heard of show jumping greats Ian Millar, McLain Ward, and Beezie Madden, few have heard the story behind the relationship with their equally famous equine partners. Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), a new book by Jeff Papows, explores these relationships and the life-changing tales behind them...
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While many equestrians have heard of show jumping greats Ian Millar, McLain Ward, and Beezie Madden, few have heard the story behind the relationship with their equally famous equine partners. Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), a new book by Jeff Papows, explores these relationships and the life-changing tales behind them...
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How much do we know about our favorite show jumpers?
In the soon to be released book, Unbridled Passion, author Jeff Papows gives riders a look into the private lives and moments of some of the most famous Olympic show jumpers and their horses... Read article
Fieldstone is proud to partner with local author and equestrian Jeff Papows to introduce his book, Unbridled Passion – Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), to everyone at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase...
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While crowds flock to show jumping events around the world, marveling at the magnificence of the champion horses that compete at the Grand Prix level, few are aware of the passionate and intense relationship between rider and horse required to make it to the jump-off. Acanthus Publishing announces the publication and release of Unbridled Passion - Show Jumpings Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), an intimate and thrilling look inside the Olympic sport of show jumping and the superstar pairings that define excellence at the elite level... Read English releaseRead Danish releaseRead German releaseReprinted in Horses in the South blog
Jeff Papows, a dedicated amateur owner jumper rider, has authored the sport's most complete look inside show jumping. His book, Unbridled Passion, will be released at the Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic in September.
Jeff, who is Chairman of the Board of the annual New England horse show, brings the greatest horse-rider combinations into focus for show jumping fans... Read article
