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Unrelenting: The Real Story: Horses, Bright Lights and My Pursuit of Excellence

by George H. Morris
with Karen Robertson Terry. Trafalgar Square. Mar. 2016. 560p. photos. index. ISBN 9781570767104. $35. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
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Morris is a legend in the world of equestrian show jumping, having been involved with the sport for nearly 70 years as a competitor, then teacher, coach, mentor, and judge. He is the author of several books and two DVDs on equitation. Notorious for his wild ways during his youth and later for his insistence on perfection from his students, Morris is surprisingly humble here, well aware that his privileged childhood gave him the opportunity to pursue his love of horses and riding. This autobiography reveals a side of Morris that most have never seen and chronicles his journey to becoming an internationally respected leader and teacher. Naturally a private person, he here shares the struggles that have shaped his life. Upon completion of the book, readers will feel that they know him on an intimate level.
VERDICT This compelling portrait of one of America's most renowned horsemen will appeal to anyone who is entranced with the horse-show circuit and high-society culture. Even readers who are less familiar with horses may enjoy the glimpse into life with the rich and famous.
Reviewed by Deborah Emerson, Central New York Lib. Resources Council, Syracuse , Feb 15, 2016
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