Zenozoic Halters

08/04/2026

I brought all my tools outside to work in the lovely sunshine... sit in my favourite chair.... turn my back for a few minutes.... 🐱

Meet Sammy, my super spicy cat! 🥰

08/04/2026

This has to be made law!

I remember quite a few run ins with arrogant drivers thinking they own the road and causing utter chaos with frightened horses and riders! 😔

Every year, too many horses and riders are put at risk on our roads—not through malice, but through a lack of awareness.

The Pass Wide & Slow campaign exists to change that.

When you approach a horse on the road, you’re not just passing another vehicle—you’re passing a living, unpredictable animal. Even the calmest horse can spook at sudden noise, speed, or proximity. A simple adjustment from drivers can make all the difference.

The Highway Code gives clear guidance:
Pass at no more than 10mph and leave at least 2 metres of space.

But here’s the part many people don’t realise…

This is guidance—not law.

That said, it can still be used in court as evidence in cases of careless or dangerous driving. So while it may not be legally enforceable on its own, it absolutely matters.

There is now a growing push to change that.

A petition has been launched calling for these guidelines to be made law—giving riders, horses, and drivers clearer protection and accountability on the road.

If you care about safety—for riders, for horses, and for everyone sharing the road—please take a moment to help:

👉 Sign the petition (link in the comments)
👉 Share this post to spread awareness

A little patience saves lives.
Pass wide. Pass slow.

07/04/2026

What a brilliant weekend at the Horsemanship Training – Liberty Event in Hartpury, Gloucester!

I had so many lovely conversations with people who were genuinely interested in the new Zenozoic Evolution Halter, which was amazing to see. I even had the chance to chat with Douglas Owens about it, and he really liked it too, which meant a lot.

I’ve also come home with a list of orders to get started on, which I’m incredibly grateful for.

It was great to finally meet Jacquie from The Round Pen Company, such a lovely chat, and as always, the other traders were incredibly friendly and supportive, many laughs with so many of them.

All in all, a really special weekend. I’m already looking forward to the next one in August, and will make sure I get to sneak in to listen to some of the demos this time!

Hopefully I’ll be a bit more prepared… and have a working van this time, as I very nearly didn’t make it to this one! ‍🫣

26/03/2026

Hey little faces! 🐴💛

Calling all minis & ponies (13hh and under). I need your help! I’m creating Safe-Fit sizes for the tiniest members of the herd and want to measure as many adorable little faces as possible.

The Evolution Halter is perfect for them, with no knots over the nose, I can use thicker rope that’s super kind on delicate little noses. 🥰

No sales pressure at all, just helping me get the sizing right so every horse, big or small, gets a halter that truly fits.

Think your mini or pony could help? Drop me a message and let’s measure them! 🐴

25/03/2026

Important Update... Sale ending soon...

From 1st April, I’ll be removing the current sale prices on the Zenozoic Evolution Halters.

This isn’t something I want to do, but my costs have increased and I need to make sure I can continue crafting halters to the standard your horses deserve.

Any bookings or orders made before 31st March will still be honoured at the current sale price, so now’s the perfect time to secure one.

The Evolution Halter isn’t just another rope halter.
It’s a design-protected, exclusive Zenozoic Halter, created with your horse’s comfort, communication and welfare at the centre of everything.

No nose knots. A considered, made-to-measure fit. A completely different feel.

You’ve got 3 different price options:
• On-site fitting
• DIY measuring
• Safe-Fit option

Thank you for supporting what I do, it genuinely means more than you know.

19/03/2026

Great advice! 🧠 ⛑️

It's Brain Awareness Week! Your horse's brain is not a smaller version of yours--it's a completely different class, designed for prey animals whose daily needs are much separated from ours. To build mutual communication, enhance safety, improve performance, and ensure welfare in any horse-and-human team, learn more about how equine brains work. And to protect your own brain, whether you ride Western, English, ba****ck, very well, or very poorly... Please wear a helmet!

15/03/2026

What a lovely evening at the Horsemanship Southwest AGM! Such a friendly, supportive group – I really recommend joining, especially with all the great events coming up in 2026.

I never imagined that moving to North Devon would lead to creating a new style of rope halter designed with the horse’s welfare in mind, and receiving Anna's @ Anna Bonnage Horsemanship feedback made all the hard work feel worthwhile.🥰

Big thanks to Judith too, who’s loving her halter and lead rope set. We’re quietly working on something special together, so keep an eye out for that! 👀🤫

Always happy to talk horses, can’t wait to see many of you at future clinics and events. 🐴

13/03/2026

I’ll be at the Horsemanship Southwest AGM tomorrow evening at 7pm at the Junction Inn

I’ll be bringing along some Zenozoic Safe-Fit Evolution halters, lead ropes, flags and hopefully a few other horsemanship bits. If you’d like to see them in person, feel the rope, or ask any questions, please come and say hello.

If you’re curious about the Safe-Fit Evolution halters and how they’re designed for fit, comfort and communication, this is a great chance to have a proper look.

I’m especially excited to share feedback from Anna Bonnage of Anna Bonnage Horsemanship , who will soon be offering her online course AB Approach to Young Horses. She recommends the Zenozoic Evolution Halter to her clients, commenting that she believes no knots across the horse’s nose, where the nerves run down their face, is a far kinder way to lead them. You get the benefit of the sensitivity of a rope halter without pressure points across the nose. Anna notes that a young horse’s face can be more sensitive when their teeth are coming through, and knots can cause restlessness in some horses. With the Zenozoic Evolution Halter, you can lead with confidence.

And of course, I’m always happy to talk horses.

01/02/2026

I would imagine this book will be just as enlightening the 'Horse Brain, Human Brain' book! Definitely getting this one too!

Yesss! My new book "A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey Into the Equine Mind" is now available for pre-order! Written for anyone who is curious about horses, my latest effort illuminates the mysteries of equine cognition and behavior, as told through the real-life story of developing an extraordinary bond with my horse, True North. "A Horse's World" will be released in hardcover and audio formats on June 23, 2026, but can be pre-ordered now. Please share the news widely and pre-order or learn more about the book at https://janet-jones.com or https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/janet-l-jones-phd/a-horses-world/9780316582582
Little, Brown and Company

01/02/2026

I wish this kind of education had been around when I first started out being around horses! Amazing what Equischolars are teaching! 🥰

𝚆𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍… 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚐𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚗? 🧤👀

One of our favourite hands-on activities at EquiScholars is the “Feely Boxes” task, which is designed to help learners explore just how important whiskers are for horses.

First, participants try to identify mystery objects hidden inside a box while wearing gloves, dulling their sense of touch. Then, they try again without gloves. The difference is always striking.

With gloves on, everything feels a little less clear. Textures are harder to read, shapes are more difficult to define, and there's a moment of hesitation before making a guess. It’s a reminder of how much we rely on our senses and just how different the world might feel for a horse without their whiskers.

Whiskers are specialised sensory tools for horses. They use them to gather information about their surroundings, navigate space and feel safe. When we remove or trim them, we take away a vital part of how they understand the world.

This simple activity helps learners make a powerful connection between their own experience and equine welfare. It’s a reminder that even the smallest details, like a whisker, can have a big impact on how animals think, feel, and move through their environment.

At the heart of it all is empathy. When we take the time to understand how horses experience the world, we can make more informed, compassionate choices.💚

13/12/2025

It breaks my heart when I think back to horses I've worked with when I was younger, who were trying so desperately to tell me something was wrong, but I didn't know then to stop, listen and ask why are they doing that. That was over 30 years ago, and I believe we all still have a lot to learn from these brave and gentle souls. 🫶🥰