The highly lauded trainer and rider Geoff Teall will be conducting an equitation clinic entitled "Back to Basics" on January 12 at 3:45 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Teall's clinic will be the first of a series of clinics sponsored by the Palm Beach Riding Academy in an effort to allow both riders and spectators access to some of the industry's top professionals. Participation in the clinic will be open to both junior and adult riders currently competing in a minimum height of three-foot jumping classes of any discipline. Spectators are encouraged to audit the clinic and are free of charge.

Teall's accomplishments include being named 2006 Chronicle of the Horse Show Hunter Horseman of the Year as well as 2006 United States Hunter and Jumper Association Volunteer of the Year. He is the author of a book on Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation entitled Developing a Winning Style.

Teall is a United States Equestrian Foundation "R" Judge and has judged such shows as the National Horse Show, the Washington International Horse Show, the Royal Winter Fair, the Winter Equestrian Festival, WIHS Equitation Finals, ASPCA Regional Finals as well as the 2007 Medal Finals. As a trainer, Teall has trained Champions at major national horse shows and finals in both hunter and equitation divisions.

The cost to participate in the clinic is $100; auditors are free of charge. To reserve a place to participate in the January 12th clinic or for more information, please contact Palm Beach Riding Academy Director Rosemary Bertin at (561) 371-9598 or email at [email protected].