Jeanette A Garrett is an internationally qualified coach and assessor, with vast competitive riding and training experience in Europe and the UK. Her accolades include qualifying a horse for Badminton Horse Trials and competing at Goodwood. She was appointed chief examiner for the British Horse Society and operated several competition yards and riding schools in the UK. Jeanette emigrated to New Zealand in 1994 when asked to take up the role of a national coach for NZ Pony Club Association. When not teaching or writing, she enjoys ball room dancing, swimming, and walking at the nearby beach where she lives in New Zealand.