Imtiaz Anees – An Indian Equestrian

Train with an Olympian

Trainer, Educator, Competitor, and qualified Equestrian Australia Level 2 Instructor and Coach Educator with an Equine Business Degree. Imtiaz has managed and coached several International Young Rider teams in Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing. He has pioneered International Study tours all over the world including the U.S, Australia and New Zealand giving his students International exposure.

He has trained and worked with some of the best riders in Australia, England, France, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United States. His passion, commitment with a rare ability to go above and beyond for his pupils is admirable. His simple but intense practical approach to the sport and his involvement in the overall development of his students is unique. He coaches and mentors all his students to reach their maximum potential. If you have it in you, he will walk the talk with you.

Imtiaz gives Clinics and Mentorship workshops globally and is a guest motivational speaker at sporting events.

They made me who I am

Olympics

World Championships

Asian Games

Asia Pacific Games

SeaHorse Equestrian Training Facility

Seahorse Equestrian is one of a kind Equine Training Center located on the beach side home of Olympian rider and trainer, Imtiaz Anees. A unique training facility for horses and riders for any equestrian discipline. A serene setting in a small fishing village Nargole, Gujarat (180 km from Mumbai, India) away from the hustle and pollution of the cities where your horses can enjoy walking on the beach, swimming in salt water with the lovely sea breeze enjoying the soothing sound from the waves.

At Seahorse we take pride in the care and professional management of the horses, designing a specific work plan for each one. We are a boutique stable and your horse is not just a number for us. We grow our own organic Lucerne and combine it with international feed providing the best nutrition.

My emphasis has always been on correct education and foundation for all horses. The amalgamation of exercise, stabling, turnout time, and salt water therapy along with hill work, we have it all for your horses to succeed.

We are in no rush; our number one priority is to encourage relaxation and then teach the horse to move properly off the leg; we want horses to work actively forwards as once the hindquarters begin to engage, we can then think about working into a contact.

We take pride in our quality training and conscientious care.

Programs

Riding Lessons

Training Ex Racehorses

Training Equestrian Horses

Rehab Program

Riding Lessons

Training Ex Racehorses

Training Equestrian Horses

Rehab Program

My Students

20 Years of Coaching Experience

Students Winning At National Level

Mentoring Students

Motivational Speaker

My Story

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’.

Why I do What I do

The story of a true sportsman whose heart beats for his country. The pulse and emotion of this book is totally relatable. A beautiful real-life story of struggle, relationships, dreams and how Imtiaz overcome all hurdles to reach his goal. Carrying a positive attitude throughout, the book is overall inspiring and thought provoking.

I’ve known Imtiaz since we were very young and there are two things about him that haven’t changed… his love for horses (& 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

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 inspiring story of Imtiaz in his quest towards his Olympic dream.

Imtiaz's story is a heart-warming as it is inspiring. It's so much more than sports, it's about the power of dreams, self-belief, teamwork, perserverance. I have a soft spot for any story with animals in it. The bond between man and horse makes this story truly special.

Imti is, quite simply, amazing. He constantly goes above and beyond to give Charlotte all his knowledge, encouragement, honesty and help. He has made such a difference to her and I can't thank him enough. He seems genuinely interested in wanting all the girls to succeed and gives his all to make this happen. A very rare quality indeed.

I think you were an amazing ambassador for the school with your commitment, drive, enthusiasm, and love of what you do. I know the girls truly loved training under your watchful eye. I think there were many highlights for Jaimie with you as her coach. Winning Melbourne International 3 Day, competing at Adelaide, Winning the National Interschool Championships at the highest level twice, just to name a few. I thought it was absolutely fantastic that you arranged the trip to America and many other excursions and gave the girls an experience of a lifetime!

Hi Imti- Firstly, thanks for a great weekend at Scone, & your usual professional approach & encouragement. How you manage to get around all the girls & parents & give all of them your undivided attention for the few minutes required before each phase is amazing. It’s a pleasure to be part of your team.

I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did for me. Imti, i've never ever had a coach I felt so close to before, and I'm really really going to miss that, I can't thank you enough for always going above and beyond for me, riding and non riding. You definitely made me a better person.

Dear Imti, You have taught me so many valuable life and people skills that I continue to use to this day. Your Olympic story inspired me to one day have my own and with your guidance I will get there. Thank you for all you have done for me. Going to America, Malaysia and New Zealand have been the greatest experiences of my life And I will be forever grateful for those opportunities you provided for me and my peers. You have improved my confidence and my riding skill so much so that I am able to pursue my dream. I hope I can count on you to be my mentor and trainer through the next stages of my equestrian career.

Hi Imti, I never could of imagined the opportunities you have given me and will never forget them. You have helped my dream come true and have been so very supportive of me at my time at Negs! You have been such a role model for me with your kind and caring nature and always putting other people first, you have given me so much wisdom that I will cherish for life!

Imti was our daughter’s coach for 3 years from the ages of 15 to 18, & in that time she developed significantly in her ability as a rider, her skills in horse-management & her confidence. We found Imti to be an approachable & generous coach. He was able to calm their nerves & inspire them with confidence before a big event, and was always positive & encouraging no matter the result. We greatly appreciate the time he invested in coaching our daughter, & the rapport & friendships he developed with his students & their families.

Imti helped so many, including myself achieve dreams they didn't even know they had and aided all to become the best riders they could be. He gave us opportunities to travel the world, meeting and learning from top equestrian competitors and influencers but also the chance to compete in countries such as Malaysia. Imti was not only an amazing equestrian coach but also a major mentor in many lives.

Training with you was the best. I learnt so much. You taught me patience and the ability to leave a horse alone. You gave me so much confidence and without you I would never have made it as far as I have in Eventing or in life. Thank you Imti for being a great friend and confidante as well as the best coach ever.

Imti completely changed my equestrian journey. I came to him as a timid and under confident rider, especially whilst jumping. Imti allowed me to overcome my fear, giving me the support and confidence I needed to achieve the results I hoped for at competitions. He not only helped me to improve technically as a rider but also showed me how my mindset can change my approach to competing and life in general. I could not have achieved what I have without Imti’s guidance. I will be forever grateful to him.

We could not have wished to find such a professional, supportive and empathetic coach for our daughter. She came to Imti as a beginner and he got her to safely and confidently compete at 95cm ODE in under 18 months. He matched her with the perfect horse, Pablo, (one of his many talents to name a few) and gave her the encouragement and courage, along with expert coaching, to become an accomplished young rider. Imti is an absolute gentleman and it is an honour to call him our friend.

Imti helped my riding tremendously. Training with him allowed my riding to excel by gaining new training technics and confidence at the higher levels of eventing. With Imti’s guidance I have achieved many top level results including competing at the Melbourne international three day event, winning at Sydney international eventing and winning many inter school competitions. Without his guidance these results wouldn’t have been possible and I am forever grateful to have gained a lifelong friend and coach.

I had the privilege of being coached by Imti in my final years at School, and not only was I thoroughly supported in my riding, I was given countless opportunities to develop personal skills within settings not limited to equestrian. Late night high performance squad training was undoubtedly the highlight of my time at School; Imti fostered an intimate relationship with each squad member and coached us all in a specific manner, all whilst contributing to hilarious banter and food incentives!

I remember our first few squad training sessions with Imti when he first started coaching us. He was so encouraging and enthusiastic it was surprising, even when we did something wrong or crashed through a fence he found a positive way to push us. We have had the most amazing and fun experiences with him, he has opened so many opportunities for me and I have been able to achieve great things with him by my side.

Imtiaz was my first jump trainer and eventing coach. He gave me the start and love for eventing that led to many exciting adventures and ribbons. My first year with Imtiaz as my coach we won region championships, then placed 11th in a national championship. I rode with Imtiaz till he sadly moved out of the country but that great start led me to many other victories and championships including 1st in the American Eventing Championships this past year. Imtiaz was my coach but he was also a great friend.