Dr. Janet Jones Presents Six Neurological Reasons for Horses’ Excellence as Therapy Animals

Format: Online, via Zoom

Dates: May 15, 2026

Times: 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time

Overview: Dr. Janet Jones is the author of the award-winning book, Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship, and the forthcoming book, A Horse’s World: A Neuroscientist’s Journey into the Equine Mind.

In this discussion, she will specifically highlight the neurological features that enable horses to excel at therapeutic work with humans.

Participants: This program is designed for all participants interested in learning about the neurological features that enhance the relationships between horses and humans.  There are no pre-requisites. 

We will provide a supportive environment to collaborate with professionals to enhance their knowledge.

• PATH Intl. has approved this course for a total of 1 hour:
  • 1 General Education (CE) credits
• PATH Intl. members receive a 25% discount; use the coupon code: PATH2CONNECT at check-out.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will be able to observe and explain the effect of at least one equine characteristic, and how it applies to horses’ participation in therapeutic work with humans
• Attendees will be able to summarize the uniqueness of horses’ abilities in therapeutic work with humans

Additional Program Details:

The biological nature of equine brains makes horses excellent for assisted therapy of many kinds.  This talk explores the effects of equine body language, emotional expression, non-automatic categorization, fear response and management, sensitivity to smell, purity of memory, and lack of prefrontal cortex or executive function.  These neurological features give the horse a unique ability to help human companions in ways that other animals cannot.  

Additional Notes:

• Course will be conducted on Zoom. Links and access details will be provided upon registration.
• A reliable internet connection, and a device with video and audio capabilities are required