Researchers have found a biological marker for trigeminal-mediated headshaking in spinal fluid, though not yet a blood test. Trigeminal-mediated headshaking can turn a settled horse into a frantic one within moments. He flicks his head, jerks his muzzle or shakes vertically, often with snorting or rubbing at the nose. The trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation…
Question: What is headshaking and what can you do about it? Answer: Headshaking has a multitude of different causes. It is often difficult to establish the exact cause in each case, even when extensive diagnostic tools are employed. This makes it notoriously challenging to treat, and several different treatment modalities have been put forwards to help…
It's normal for horses to shake to relieve the irritation of flies. [dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses shaking their heads is quite normal. Horses need to get rid of annoying flies, which they can do by a rippling effect of the panniculus muscles on their flanks, tail swishing, foot stamping or headshaking. However, chronic headshaking is a different story. It takes…

