Six Neurological Reasons Why Horses Excel as Assisted Therapy Animals - A Webinar with Dr Janet Jones

British Horse Society Webinar Series 2026 with Janet L Jones PhD
We are delighted to announce the fourth webinar with Janet L Jones, PhD in 2026. Janet is a neuroscientist, horse-trainer, and author of “Horse Brain, Human Brain” and “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind”, which will be published on 23 June 2026.

These webinars will each count as 1 CPD Point for BHS Accredited Professional Coaches.

The cost of attending is £10 per person.
(Please note these webinars will NOT be recorded)

18 November 2026, 7pm

“Six Neurological Reasons Why Horses Excel as Assisted Therapy Animals”
The biological nature of equine brains makes horses excellent for assisted therapy, whether physical or psychological. This topic explores the effects of equine body language, fear, learning, perception, and executive function on the horse’s unique ability to help human companions. Each is applied to specific therapeutic needs.
(Please note this webinar will NOT be recorded)

About Janet Jones, PhD

Dr Jones applies neuroscience to equine training and human-horse communication. She earned her Ph. D. from UCLA and taught 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, rides many breeds and disciplines, and has competed in hunter, jumper, halter, western riding, and reining. She employs the principles of basic dressage in all horse sports.

Janet’s 2020 book “Horse Brain, Human Brain” has been translated into eight languages, available in print, electronic, and audiobook form. It won Japan’s Equine Culture Award in 2021, the only time an American book was given that prize since Laura Hillenbrand won for Seabiscuit.

Janet’s new book “A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey into the Equine Mind” will be published on 23 June 2026.

You can learn more about Janet Jones, Ph. D. and her work at
https://janet-jones.com.