The story of Tik’s journey of discovery by being a working groom for different yards across Europe and the United States is a captivating read. He accounts honest recollections of his times good and bad working for some of the top riders in the world from all different disciplines. He sets out with the sole aim to learn from the best and discover what the meaning of horsemanship is, he works with; dressage riders, showjumpers, eventers, and of course, my favourite part was his time spent on a working ranch with Bruce.

Wow-what a title! I had mixed expectations of this book. On the one hand, it promised to be all things to all horses and an answer to all our prayers, but my sceptical side told me it couldn't be that good. It proved to be an excellent and thought-provoking read.

Following my interview with Tik back in the summer, I took the opportunity to take some ‘me’ time and delve deep into the story of Tik’s journey to becoming a true horseman.

Janet Jones has combined her PhD in cognitive science with her experience of training horses to put together 'Horse Brain Human Brain' to explain the differences between how humans and horses see and experience the world. I was interested in reading 'Horse Brain Human Brain' in the hopes of furthering my knowledge of the science and anatomy of the horse's brain and senses, and how they compare to our own. As a trainer and coach, one of the challenges I face when working with a partnership is helping owners understand how their horses think differently about certain situations than they do. This book shares the science to back-up explanations of behaviour that could help horse owners better understand their horse(s).

Horsemanship Journal Book Reviewer, Jenni Sellick reviews 'Horse Brain, Human Brain'. The Neuroscience of Horsemanship' by Janet L. Jones, PhD.

I was expecting to need a scientific dictionary to read this book, but in fact, it read brilliantly, really easy to understand without having previously studied any kind of equine science. When it says it's written in Plain language, you can believe it. There is even a convenient glossary at the back for quick reference. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was drawn into the fascinating facts and managed to finish the whole book in just a few days.

We are going to get brainy with Janet L. Jones, PhD as we read her book 'Horse Brain, Human Brain. The Neuroscience of Horsemanship'. 'What Horses Really Want', Lynn Acton unlocks the secrets to trust, cooperation, and reliability. 'In the Middle are the Horseman', an enjoyable and inspirational autobiography by Tik Maynard.