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This is a list of websites with products specifically for headshaking that have had positive reports from owners. However, appearance of a product on this website does not mean that we necessary believe it will work, or that it is safe. Please talk with your vet before you use any of these products. If you would like us to include a product not listed on here, please email ktaylor@lincoln.ac.uk.
Nose Nets
Equilibrium Products (01296 682681) - 'Net Relief' (patent pending) was specifically designed for headshakers by Equilibrium Products. We then tested it on 36 horses. 79% improved using the net and over half the horses had their symptoms reduced by over 50%. See Literature.
Face Masks
The Guardian Mask - The Guardian mask is a face mask specifically designed for headshakers and horses with eye problems such as uveitis. The mask is particularly recommended if you think your horse might be reacting to the sunlight. Has proved to be very helpful on horses in the US. (Tel. US 001 858 794 4942)
Equilibrium Products - Provide an all-over face mask 'Field relief' with extra nose piece to protect the nose whilst in the field (Tel. 01442 828 228)
German face mask - Another type of face mask available from Germany
The Crusader - From Cashel Company, covers the face, ears and part of the muzzle, also 'Crusader Quiet ride', a lightweight black fly mask.
Kinder tack
The Bitless Bridle - Professor Robert Cook from Tufts University in the US discusses the benefits of using a bitless bridle that acts via poll pressure and not poll flexion. He believes that the pain caused by constant pressure of the bit on the nerves inside the mouth might be one important cause of headshaking. The bitless bridle is recommended for every horse regardless of headshaking. (Tel. US 001 410 778 9005)
You can listen to Dr Cook talk about headshaking and the bit on ‘The Horse Show’, an American radio station on the internet. Go to www.thehorseshow.com/banner.html and search for 2 programs containing Dr Cook
Herbal supplements
LenRys Associates Ltd - Produce Chinese herbal biscuits (Horsewise Upper respiratory formula) for seasonal, allergic headshaker. (Tel. 01953 457 452)
Hilton Herbs - Herbal supplements - 'Freeway' for those that suspect respiratory problems, 'Response' to calm the horse. 'Shake no More' Headshaking prevention. Also sell Echinacea and homeopathy products. (Tel. 01460 270 700)
Equine Health & Herbal- Herbal supplements - 'No Bute' for pain relief and other supplements for calmness, etc. (Tel. 01787 476 400)
Feedmark - Herbal supplements- 'Clarity' for respiratory problems and 'Steady-up' for temperament problems (Tel. 0800 585 525)
Indian Herbs Equine - Herbal supplements - Zephyr for respiratory problems, etc. (Tel. 01249 760 664)
Homeopathy
Capstar - Capstar is a US
homeopathic treatment specifically for headshaking.
"Please note: We cannot support Capstar's suggestion that vaccination for
certain diseases should be abandonnned as part of the therapy."
© Katy Taylor, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK