{"title":"Janet Barrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eJANET BARRETT is a writer with nearly 25 years of experience riding, owning, and caring for horses. Her recent books include \u003cem\u003eComanche and His Captain: The Warhorse and the Soldier of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThey Called Her Reckless: A True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOn the Fence: A Parent’s Handbook of Horseback Riding\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarrett’s articles have appeared in \u003cem\u003eThoroughbred Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCountdown\u003c\/em\u003e, and her work spans health, sports, and education for specialty publications, television, radio, and public relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Barrett draws on her equestrian background directly: she previously operated Horses for Courses, a company that booked horses for print and television advertisements. That hands-on connection to the horse world runs throughout her books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanet Barrett’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-the-fence","title":"On the Fence: A Parent's Handbook of Horseback Riding","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eUnless you're familiar with the sport, you're probably intimidated! This practical book helps you get your child off to a positive start. It answers your questions, helps you avoid common pitfalls, shows you how to get your child into the saddle without saddling yourself with debt, and helps you ensure that your child has a rewarding, enjoyable experience. It takes you step by step from the initial \"get acquainted\" period through decisions and purchases you need to make as your child progresses, covering:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling the sport, including package deals that give your child exposure without necessitating a commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing a stable, riding style, instructor, and course of lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparison shopping to save on equipment and apparel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProceeding through more advanced training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipating in horse shows or other competitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying a horse (or not)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn the Fence\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the inside scoop on how to help your child get started and progress as a rider. It shows you how your child can enjoy horseback riding in a way that suits her, your family's lifestyle, and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0471754749\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471754749\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Janet Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212304974040,"sku":"9780471754749","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470244876_FC_mockup_v2_1740150260_ecc8add8-e459-46b0-94ff-834d5f672dc4.jpg?v=1790998462"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-janet-barrett.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}