Headshaking

[HBM1]

sorry if this has been posted before, but I was googling Professor Knottenbelt as he was excellent in helping treat one of my mares who had an acute allergic reaction last year...anyway, found this very interesting article by him on headshaking.

http://www.bef.co.uk/downloads/Headshaking EQUINE FORUM 2012.pdf

 

[Tnavas]

Interesting article

I always start with a larger browband

Removing flash strap - this I've found has an instant success on many horses

Removing all Lucerne (Alfalfa) products from the diet - completely

Ensuring dental work is kept up to date

Having a chiropractor to the horse on a regular basis.

The tri-geminal nerve is very close to the surface just where the cheek pieces lie.

When all these have been done then I go for veterinary help.

 

[Ellemoo]

I noticed my mare seemed to get upset when i did her noseband up (even though it was only on the loosest hole),so i rode her without the noseband and she was noticeably better
She had her teeth done last Thursday so it will be interesting to see if shes any different again now thats done too!