Head shaking can be distressing for both horse and rider, and may have a number of different causes. Current research suggests that head shaking may be due to hypersensitivity of the trigeminal nerve, which supplies sensation to the face, nose and muzzle. In head shakers it seems that stimuli such as sunlight or pollen which don’t affect most horses at all, can cause this nerve to fire impulses...

Horses are fright and flight animals, and can be prone to excitability and nervousness in unfamiliar surroundings (such as a new competition or training venue), which can cause them to lose concentration and focus. Super So-Kalm powder provides three key micronutrients to help the horse to maintain a calm outlook and concentrate on his work. Magnesium - plays many important roles in the body, including...