About the author:

Janet L. Jones earned her PhD in cognitive science, the study of the human mind and brain. She won UCLA’s dissertation award for her research on brain processes. Now professor emerita, she has taught the psychology and neuroscience of memory, language, perception and thought for 23 years and is the author of three books. Jones began riding at age 7. She has competed in Western, English, reining, halter, hunter and jumper classes in five states and uses the principles of dressage with every horse. As a junior rider, Jones medal-qualified for the United States Equestrian Team program. She schooled and showed green hunters and jumpers at a large training stable for many years. Jones currently owns a 17.1-hand off-the-track Thoroughbred who makes every day interesting. Readers can reach her at ridewithyourbrain@gmail.com.