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GEOFF TEALL IS A TALENTED and successful rider, teacher, coach, and judge in the American Hunter divisions at leading horse shows throughout the United States. These divisions have been an important foundation for the Jumper divisions in this country—both position and control of the rider and the training of the horse have their roots in the subjectively judged hunter competitions.

The Hunter divisions are especially appropriate for developing riders, while at the same time teaching them to appreciate horses. A “connected,” ground-covering movement; calmness and cooperation between horse and rider; manners; and the jumping form of the horse are all judged over a series of fences. These require a rider with a quality position, educated and sophisticated cues, and a well-schooled horse.

Geoff, an experienced and skilled Hunt Seat Equitation teacher, enjoys working with a variety of riders who want to improve and progress as far as they can go. Horses and riders who have worked with him have been successful on a range of riding levels, with his more advanced pupils winning in the Hunter divisions at Devon, the Capital Challenge, the Pennsylvania National, the Washington International, and the National Horse Show. In the Hunt Seat Equitation divisions, his pupils have competed in, and won, the AHSA Medal Finals, the ASPCA Maclay Finals, and the USET Talent Search.

In addition to training, Geoff is an “R” judge for both hunters and Hunt Seat Equitation. He travels extensively in North America and Europe teaching, judging, and conducting clinics. In 1992, Geoff joined with Louise Serio to form the American Hunter Jumper Federation (AHJF), and he currently serves as AHJF President.

In this book, Geoff presents his approach to riding hunters, jumpers, and Hunt Seat Equitation with insightful advice. It will be useful and appreciated by both amateurs and professionals.

Joe Fargis Olympic Show Jumping Individual Gold Medalist