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From the lens Head Shaking in Horses.

  • pixiepot Jun 14, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Amazing lens, congrats on the Purple Star
  • ChrisDay Jun 14, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Thanks so much!
  • kimmanleyort Jun 12, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Very worthy of your purple star. Thanks for providing such useful and important information about horses. You are doing a great service. * Blessed *
  • ChrisDay Jun 12, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the encouraging remarks and of course, thanks so much for that Blessing - you're an angel!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jun 10, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Really appreciated this information. It breaks my heart to think of how some horses have suffered needlessly due to lack of knowledge on the part of owners or trainers. Thanks for being such a wonderful advocate for all animals. I wish you were here in my world. I see one of the wild horses here having some issues and hope I can get someone out to take a look at him. It makes me hurt to see an animal suffering. I can't bear it.
  • ChrisDay Jun 11, 2011 @ 12:43 am | delete
    That is very hard - what's the issue with the wild horse? [may be best to reply on my 'bio' page].
  • bercton Jun 8, 2011 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing information on horse. I admire this animal.
  • ChrisDay Jun 10, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    Yes, indeed, horses are worthy of your admiration.
  • mulberry Jun 7, 2011 @ 3:06 am | delete
    Well this certainly isn't common knowledge, but then that's why it's so useful. It makes me cringe to think about people harming or "punishing" a horse because they don't understand this behavior.
  • ChrisDay Jun 7, 2011 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    You and me both. Thanks for visiting and supporting.
  • Blessedmombygrace Jun 6, 2011 @ 7:45 am | delete
    I have never heard of this before. My daughter recently started riding horseback and we are learning much about them. Thanks for this informative lens.
  • ChrisDay Jun 6, 2011 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting and good luck with the horseback riding. May your daughter never have to witness this problem first-hand.
  • Chris-H Jun 1, 2011 @ 1:34 am | delete
    Sad, but I thank you.

    I love and admire horses, however I am not around them a lot.

    It would be helpful if you had a video which highlighted the condition so we could understand it better.

    Thank you for sharing this lens with us.
  • ChrisDay Jun 1, 2011 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Good suggestion - I'll work on it - I could have taken one on Tuesday evening, had I thought.
  • Tipi May 31, 2011 @ 4:27 pm | delete
    I have never had a horse or much training with them, so I don't know about all the things horse owners would know. This is interesting. I sure would love to have a horse. Blessed by Squid Angle Tipi.
  • ChrisDay May 31, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    That Blessing is a wonderful surprise, thanks. You're an Angel!
  • inkserotica May 28, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    A fluttering of ghostly angel wings have passed on by and sent blessings your way :)
  • ChrisDay May 28, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for that much-appreciated blessing - you're an angel!
  • sorana May 28, 2011 @ 7:59 am | delete
    What an interesting lens. I had no idea about this condition. A very well deserved Purple lens.
  • ChrisDay May 28, 2011 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Thanks so much.
  • Rafick May 27, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Very interesting. Congratulations on the purple star. Rafick
  • ChrisDay May 27, 2011 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for your encouragement and support.
  • Poison_kitty May 27, 2011 @ 4:17 am | delete
    My friend had a horse that suffered from this condition - she found that it happened most often when there was a medium to high pollen count, or there were a lot of midges around. She found that the best preventative in her case was anti-hystamine tablets in the feed and a mesh face mask for under the bridle and headcollar in the field. So keep trying to find things that work, because sometimes the simple solutions are best!
  • ChrisDay May 27, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    Thanks for this helpful comment, which adds to my lens. The nose net is very effective for some horses but, of course, it is not an option for many 'competition' horses and it only works while in place. Furthermore, some horses can't tolerate a nose net. For this reason, we need to seek deeper 'cures'.
  • darciefrench May 17, 2011 @ 12:39 am | delete
    Chris, the info you provide is thought provoking and you always provide a solution to the problems you prevent, including alternative health measures - in horses and other animals. You're a true guardian. Many thanks for all that you do.
  • ChrisDay May 17, 2011 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Your visit is much appreciated and your comment is most kind. It means a lot, thanks.
  • Light-in-me May 10, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    Hello Chris,
    I know I have been here before because I left a comment saying I had blessed it.
    But it does not show up that I blessed it so I will try again.
    I hope it sticks this time.
    Robin :)
  • ChrisDay May 10, 2011 @ 10:05 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for persisting. - it's lovely to see you here and thanks so much for the blessing - you're an angel!
  • ttsm197 May 7, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    hey chris thanx for sharing unique info
  • ChrisDay May 7, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    My pleasure - thanks for participating.
  • Ladymermaid May 6, 2011 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    I had never heard of this condition before. How very sad for those afflicted.
  • ChrisDay May 7, 2011 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Yes, it's very bad for them.
  • mattseefood May 6, 2011 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Very informational! Thanks a lot :)
  • ChrisDay May 7, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
    You're welcome - thanks for visiting.
  • giftskingdom May 2, 2011 @ 4:43 am | delete
    Interesting lens!
    you deserved the purple star, good job!
  • ChrisDay May 2, 2011 @ 9:27 pm | delete
    Thanks - I really appreciate that.
  • chrispell017 May 1, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    awesome lens! very interesting.
  • ChrisDay May 2, 2011 @ 2:44 am | delete
    Thanks so much for your visit and encouragement.
  • mivvy Apr 8, 2011 @ 4:15 am | delete
    I'll pass this lens om to my sister who own a horse. I am sure she will find it interesting
  • ChrisDay Apr 9, 2011 @ 12:03 am | delete
    That's a good idea - thanks.
  • hlkljgk Apr 6, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
    love seeing alternative medicine used :)
  • ChrisDay Apr 6, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Yes, it still lives, despite corporate and concerted efforts to kill it off.
  • WorldVisionary Mar 31, 2011 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    Great lens, and Happy April Fool's Day! Here's some Angel dust...
  • ChrisDay Apr 1, 2011 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Ah yes, it's that time again - lovely prospect. Thanks for visiting, commenting and for that lovely blessing - you're an angel!
  • MTF-briguy Mar 31, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Must say, excellent site on head shaking of horses! Also love/enjoyed your pictures!
  • ChrisDay Apr 1, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    Thanks so much for your warm comment, on both counts.
  • kathysart Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:44 am | delete
    Beautiful, well thought out lens.. thumbs UP!
  • ChrisDay Mar 28, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Thanks so much.
  • nightcats Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Congratulations on the well deserved purple star.
  • ChrisDay Mar 28, 2011 @ 9:59 pm | delete
    Thanks - very kind of you to bother.
  • Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    Congratulations for the purple star!
  • ChrisDay Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:48 pm | delete
    Thanks!
  • BlueStarling Mar 27, 2011 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Great information. I had horses when I was a kid, but am not in the position to own a horse now (wish I were), but will pass your lens on to my nieces who do have horses and who care a great deal about their proper care.
  • ChrisDay Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Ok - I'm honoured.
  • jackiebolen Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:15 am | delete
    I've seen some horses doing this and always wondered why.
  • ChrisDay Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Yes, it is distressingly common.
  • kguru1979 Mar 15, 2011 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Very new and good information about head shaking ... Nice .. thanks...!
  • ChrisDay Mar 15, 2011 @ 10:57 pm | delete
    Thanks for visiting and contributing.
  • blackspanielgallery Mar 13, 2011 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Nice lens
  • ChrisDay Mar 13, 2011 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    Thanks for the visit and support.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 12, 2011 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Excellent lens - got my thumbs up!
  • ChrisDay Mar 13, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    Thanks!
  • Dinostore Mar 10, 2011 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Your lenses are so unique and useful, thanks for sharing this! Thumbs up and fav'd.
  • ChrisDay Mar 11, 2011 @ 12:17 am | delete
    Thanks for your very positive and supportive comment.
  • sandyspider Mar 9, 2011 @ 12:12 am | delete
    I learned something new. Thanks for sharing this.
  • ChrisDay Mar 9, 2011 @ 12:27 am | delete
    Thanks so much for your valued support.
  • jvsper63 Mar 8, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
    Well the success rate is sounds very hopeful. Glad that they are doing something about this.Really good Topic. Nice lens.
  • ChrisDay Mar 8, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for your visit and encouragement.
  • globedancer Mar 1, 2011 @ 7:36 am | delete
    Hi ChrisDay! I don't know much about horses and I'm sad that they cut nerves from these beautiful creatures.
  • ChrisDay Mar 1, 2011 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Yes, it's ghastly but it is done less often now than it was 5 or so years ago.
  • JeanJohnson Feb 26, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    I have never heard of this condition before, thanks for sharing.
  • ChrisDay Feb 27, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Yes, it's not widely known outside the 'horse world'. Good to see you here.
  • remanon Feb 20, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    Headshaking is distressing for horse and owner alike. A great lens offering advice - and hope - for those looking for solutions.
  • ChrisDay Feb 20, 2011 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Thanks for your visit and contribution.
  • Mujjen Feb 18, 2011 @ 7:03 am | delete
    How horrible that they cut the nerves in the muzzle! lensrolled this to my lens about protecting horses.
  • ChrisDay Feb 18, 2011 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Thanks, that's great - I'll go over and check.
  • DecoratingforEvents Feb 15, 2011 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    I had no idea horse headshaking could mean something was wrong. Guess that's why you are the vet and not me! I am going to pass this along to a friend that is a horse lover!
  • ChrisDay Feb 15, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for coming along and supporting - good to see you. I hope the information you pass on helps a horse.
  • Light-in-me Feb 10, 2011 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    I hope this brings some awareness to this problem and how to treat it.
    Thanks for sharing, blessed by a Squid Angel.
    Robin
  • ChrisDay Feb 10, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Thanks so much for the BLESSING - you're an angel!
  • vallain Feb 5, 2011 @ 7:15 am | delete
    This was most informative. I hope it helps many horse owners to better understand and seek the right treatment for the condition.
  • ChrisDay Feb 5, 2011 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    Thanks.
  • nightcats Jan 28, 2011 @ 11:14 am | delete
    I don't know a lot about horses, but this condition certainly sounds distressing. Thanks for bringing it to the public's attention.
  • ChrisDay Feb 5, 2011 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    You're right, it most certainly is distressing.
  • hayleylou Jan 18, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    Well presented lens :)
  • ChrisDay Jan 19, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
    Thanks for the compliment!
  • LucyClaire Jan 17, 2011 @ 10:44 am | delete
    I was not aware of this problem before now. It's important that we give animals the same respect we would like to have ourselves when it comes to health problems as much as is possible.
  • ChrisDay Jan 17, 2011 @ 11:32 am | delete
    Yes, I think respect is the key to sorting out so many of the world's problems.
  • foovay Jan 11, 2011 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Thank you for this informative lens. I hope it helps many horses and their owners find a much better alternative treatment than denerving! That would be like cutting off your fingers! It's nice to see the alternative therapies finally being made available to our animal friends and family.
  • ChrisDay Jan 12, 2011 @ 12:58 am | delete
    How beautifully put - yes to think denerving has been done by professionals.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jan 11, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    I don't know anything about horses but expect they can have a myriad of health problems just like we do. Great lens.
  • ChrisDay Jan 12, 2011 @ 12:59 am | delete
    Perhaps they are not quite as complex in their diseases as we are - but 'man-made' problems . . . . .
  • dogodor Jan 9, 2011 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    I grew up on a ranch. So horses is something I am very familiar with as it pertain to subject matter. And I can tell the visitors this guy knows his stuff. Thanks for the lens.
  • ChrisDay Jan 10, 2011 @ 12:47 am | delete
    Thanks for the visit and positive comment.
  • SereneSea Jan 9, 2011 @ 7:49 am | delete
    Very interesting to know what it means if the horse is shaking its head. Well, a new thing that I learnt today.
  • ChrisDay Jan 9, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
    It's called 'shaking' but it's more of a violent 'flick'. The horse world is full of special terminology and jargon. Whatever we call it, it's horrid for them.
  • sukkran Jan 2, 2011 @ 11:33 pm | delete
    yes, really it is useful. learned a new thing from your lens. thanks for the info.
  • ChrisDay Jan 3, 2011 @ 12:16 am | delete
    Thanks for your visit and positive contribution
  • Momsbusy247 Dec 30, 2010 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Aww... that sounds so sad. I have never had a horse but like any kid, always wanted one.
  • ChrisDay Dec 31, 2010 @ 1:17 am | delete
    They are incredibly spiritual creatures and we often give them a pretty rough time.
  • sousababy Dec 30, 2010 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I have often wondered why some horse shake their heads. Thank you for stressing that this is not a behavioral problem (as with many things, we should know that there is some physical discomfort involved). I hope this helps other horse lovers. Great lens!
  • ChrisDay Dec 30, 2010 @ 9:29 am | delete
    So often, this condition is cruelly attributed to 'bad behaviour'!
  • beerhead Dec 25, 2010 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Don't know alot about the subject but Ido love horse's main'ly thoroughbreds. Well put together lens.
  • ChrisDay Dec 26, 2010 @ 1:26 am | delete
    Horses are so spiritual - they'll do great things for you. Thanks for your visit.
  • raphaelo Dec 15, 2010 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    Very useful lense for horse lovers! I like it :)
  • ChrisDay Dec 15, 2010 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Thanks!
  • daria369 Dec 11, 2010 @ 8:32 am | delete
    I am sending a link to this lens to my vet daughter who is specializing in horses. Great job, thank you!! :)
  • ChrisDay Dec 11, 2010 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    Hope she likes it (not every vet does!). I'm always willing to chat to interested vets.
  • Auntiekatkat Dec 9, 2010 @ 5:18 am | delete
    What a sensible and sensitive lens, as a psychologist methinks it may be true for people as well!
  • ChrisDay Dec 11, 2010 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    Thank you for your positive input - treading this unconventional path can be a lonely activity
  • AndyPo Dec 2, 2010 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    Very interesting
  • ChrisDay Dec 11, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Thank you for stopping by and for commenting
  • remanon Sep 20, 2010 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Super lens.
  • ChrisDay Sep 22, 2010 @ 12:16 am | delete
    I'm glad it was of use - I'm on vacation just now, with limited web access so I'll pop over to see you when I return. Thanks for feedback.
  • ChrisDay Dec 11, 2010 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    Thanks!
  • Sep 11, 2010 @ 2:37 am | delete
    great lens
  • ChrisDay Sep 11, 2010 @ 6:52 am | delete
    I'm glad the lens is useful - it's good to receive positive feedback - thanks!
  • Sep 10, 2010 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Wow!
    I like your lens, very useful and inspiring. thank you.
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  • ChrisDay Sep 11, 2010 @ 6:50 am | delete
    good to hear from you - glad you liked it - thanks for comment
  • theraggededge Aug 20, 2010 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Forgot to say - this is a really useful lens so blessed by a Squid angel :-) and have you seen my British Native Pony Characteristics lens? - You might recognise some 'types'.
  • ChrisDay Aug 21, 2010 @ 1:16 am | delete
    THANKS! and, yes, I did pop by and enjoyed your lens putting these animals 'under the microscope', so to speak.
  • theraggededge Aug 20, 2010 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    I have only experienced riding a head-shaker once and I think that was due to an ill-fitting bit - it was temporary anyway. It is a horrible and distressing thing and I am glad neither of my ponies suffered with it.

    I remember a vet using a twitch on my mare once and was amazed at her immediate relaxation. It certainly didn't seem cruel - she was in no pain or distress at all. Is that an acupressure trick?
  • ChrisDay Aug 21, 2010 @ 1:15 am | delete
    Yes, it's a beastly condition. The 'twitch' thing is indeed an acupressure trick - one hopes it's never used to permit abusive interventions to be performed but it certainly can be calming.

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