This site is designed to help those of you who have (or think you may have) a 'headshaker'. Headshaking is a distressing condition for both horse and rider. Although being increasingly studied, very little is known about the cause of abnormal headshaking in horses. As a result, owners are desperate for information and that which is available is often confusing or specific to a researcher's particular area of expertise. What follows is a comprehensive guide to headshaking syndrome, including what behaviours your horse may have, why they may be a headshaker and how you can help them.

Disclaimer

To the best of the author's ability the information contained in this website has come from articles published in the veterinary literature or research undertaken at De Montfort University and the University of Lincoln. However no responsibility is taken by the author or by De Montfort University or the University of Lincoln for the content of these pages. They are provided for your information only and acting in any manner without consulting your vet is not advised.

We recommend that all owners concerned about their horse immediately consult their veterinary surgeon. Simply assuming an horse is an untreatable headshaker can be dangerous as there may be problems with the horse that can be understood and treated. The best person to examine and test your horse for ANY health problem is your own veterinary surgeon who has been trained to determine the best course of action for you and your horse.

© Katy Taylor, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK