No. 205. Janet Jones - Horse Brain/Human Brain

Janet Jones applies brain research to the training of horses and riders. She earned her Ph.D. from UCLA and taught the neuroscience of perception, language, memory, and thought for 23 years. Janet trained horses at a large stable early in her career, and later ran a successful horse training business of her own. She has schooled hundreds of green or difficult horses and competed in hunter, jumper, halter, reining, and western pleasure disciplines.

[@silekiernanphotography]

Fascinating. Thank you!

[@sarahbrome5564]

Thank you for this! I have rescued senior dogs for many years, and now I have my first horse. My number one goal is to provide him with a good life. ❤

[@trishaprodoehl9417]

I've learned so much from reading your book and this interview brings it to life. Janet, I hope more people read your book so there's a better understanding of our equine partners. Thank you for your amazing work.

[@kirrillythompson4376]

1:10:37 'What is the most interesting thing you have found'? Janet's response 'That human brains actively prevents us from understanding other animals' brains' Wow. What a statement to end on!

[@compassionatehorseclicker]

Amazing presentation. Thank you Janet and Wendy for bringing us this info!

[@cjalford8401]

Thank you so very much Wendy for all your great work, bringing all these great minds together!

[@surefootequine]

You are so welcome

[@jouletallman6337]

Absolutely fascinating interview, thank you Janet for doing this work!

[@jackiecollins7492]

A must read book for all horse people :)

[@angelawolgast2960]

We don't command, the horse should be asked. It's a yes or no game. Blessings

[@JB-xn6pm]

My horse thanks you. It is fascinating seeing the changes in our development. Your book has made a big difference in how we interact. I’m grateful. I will be sure to check out your website for more learning.

[@cherylarelis1542]

I likewise have a degree in Neuroscience, but only a Master's degree. I find so few horse people understand what horses actually perceive and how they can learn best. Love the book!

[@comesahorseman]

If she hasn't already, Janet should meet Sharon Wilsie.

[@angelawolgast2960]

We train the classic German style, 2 y basics for horse AND rider. After that you can specialize.

[@KalsahibnKadeen]

This is amazing and so important! I have ordered the book immediately after minute 11 of your webinar :-)

[@surefootequine]

Glad you found this as important as I did!

[@ambermelrose6771]

Love this book!!!

[@theanalyticsproject1014]

Nice session, but would be useful to know more about how theory of the brain affects training strategies. What mistakes are we making in the normal approaches to schooling horses?

[@surefootequine]

I suggest you watch Dr. Steven Peter's "Webinars with Wendy" for more information.

[@TheAnimalHeeler]

Horses do not take 45 min to adapt to the dark. They are nocturnal animals who live outside.