Top Stock Head Shaking Formula

TOP STOCK for Head Shaking Horses –

For the horse that struggles with sudden and involuntary head tossing movements that seem to be intermittent or unintentional? He or she could be suffering from a common syndrome known as headshaking. Headshaking is a well-known term used to define this odd and problematic behavior, most prevalent during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Behaviors associated with headshaking may vary between horses. Many will shake or jolt their head into the air in an abrupt and unexpected movement. Some horses may aggressively rub their muzzle on the ground or on nearby objects, as well as continuously snorting and sneezing in an attempt to alleviate their discomfort.

Interestingly, most researchers agree that even though headshaking may be initiated by former medical issues or injuries, the source of the behavior can also originate from a stimulus to bright light known as “photic headshaking”. The light stimulation triggers an abnormal communication with the trigeminal nerve and powers a continued response that results in an uncomfortable and irritating feeling for the horse, known as neuropathic pain. Dependent on the level of brightness and amount of exposure, this hyper stimulation of the trigeminal nerve controls the nerve endings in the face. The physical motion of headshaking is a reaction by the horse to relieve the tingling sensation felt when the nerve is stimulated.

TOP STOCK for Head Shaking horses contains antioxidants and vitamin concentrations that help to target overactive nerve tissue in equines to reduce the prevalence and intensity of the headshaking syndrome.

THE RESPONSE TO THIS SUPPLEMENT WILL VARY FROM HORSE TO HORSE. WE ASK THAT YOU COMMITT TO A 8 TO 10 WEEK TRIAL PERIOD BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DETERMINATION OF EFFECTIVENESS.

ANY AND ALL OTHER METABOLICS, MEDICATIONS, TRACE ELEMENTS, MINERALS OR INTERNALLY USED PURPORTED HEAD SHAKING CURES MUST BE STOPPED AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE USING OUR HEAD SHAKING PRODUCT.

ANALYSIS

TESTIMONIALS

“I was presented with a client’s horse that had developed “Head Shaking Syndrome”. We joined a study run by the University of California, Davis Campus of Veterinary Medicine conducted by Dr John Madigan that used a product from New Zealand called “Top Stock for Head Shaking Horses”, and I can say with great delight that week after week I saw significant improvement with this horse. He went from being “UNSAFE TO RIDE & MISERABLE”, to a “HAPPY, RIDEABLE HORSE” in a matter of weeks.

“I would happily recommend this all natural product, which is legal to use during competition, to anyone dealing with the former career ending syndrome of Head Shaking. Top Stock for Head Shaking horses gives us hope and resolution”……

Rebecca Rigdon, USA gold medal winning dressage rider

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“One of my show jumpers recently took part in a trial using TOP STOCK for Headshaking Horses being run by Dr. John Madigan from the Davis Campus of the University of California“, “I am very happy and pleased to be able to say that my horse was one of the 75% of the horses on the trial that showed and is still showing significant improvement. I am still using this “Special Miracle Mineral” product, and like Dr. Madigan I would recommend “TOP STOCK for Headshaking Horses” to anybody that has a horse suffering from this ailment”.

Competition rider and equine vet Dr. Chrysann Collatos VMD, PhD, DACVIM

High Desert Veterinary Service Reno, Nevada

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As a traditional veterinary Surgeon with a Holistic Veterinary practice in Victoria I examined the constituents of the Top Stock range of Animal Nutritional Supplements with interest hoping at last a product was available that delivered essential vitamins, enzymes and nutrients without the other additives so present in

Pharmaceutical style formulations. My analysis produced excellent results. I am impressed by the iodine free rich mix of natural constituents present. I have four horses of my own and am happy to supplement their feed with Top Stock Equestrian products. Additionally I have and will recommend to my clients and fellow Veterinary practitioners especially in those practices with Equestrian patients to consider Top Stock Equestrian Range of Supplements as the better alternative to ensuring natural and non-toxic supplementation for the full range of nutritional dietary supplements. I understand the cost-benefit of the Top Stock range is also supportive of primary producers needs in these harsh drought times and fully support that as a further benefit of using Top Stock’s supplement range.

Australian rider and veterinarian Anne Neville B.VSc, South Road Animal Health, Bentleigh Victoria

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“I have one of the worst head shakers / flickers that wets have seen, in NZ & USA!
I have spent the last 3 years trying to find SOMETHING or SOMEONE that could help, trialing lots of different products with minimal results. I have spent an enormous amount of time & energy (& money!) investigating & researching this incurable problem that a lot of horses suffer from. A chance meeting introduced me to Garth & Jill from Top Stock, who have been of wonderful help to me & my horse! They have come up with an ‘ORGANIC BASED” product that actually works! I have seen an 85% reduction in head shaking from my horse, who is now rideable & happy! This product is not a cure, but certainly aids in the prevention of head shaking. Please feel free to ask questions! I would be very happy to talk to you about your specific horse or its requirements, as well as the other “Top Stock Equestrian products. (Top Stock DeTox & Calming or Top Stock Natural Equestrian),”

Toni Bekker, Dressage Judge, Zanadu Equestrian, New Zealand

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“I have been using TopStock successfully for 2 1/2 years. My gelding sport horse Mackey developed severe Headshaking Syndrome and had become almost unrideable. Conventional veterinary medications had little effect and we tried TopStock following a veterinary recommendation. Since starting Topstock there has been a dramatic improvement in Mackey’s symptoms – we are back riding and enjoying ourselves! I am very happy to recommend TopStock Headshaking Formula.”

Eamonn McKiernan”

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I’ve been using TopStock on my tb gelding since 2011 and have been very happy with the results.

I am a pleasure rider; I don’t make a lot of demands on my boy, but since using TopStock during the summer months, I have been able to ride Scout throughout the year.  Previously, I couldn’t ride May through August.

Scout manifested his headshaking around 9 years of age.  I inherited him from the owner.  I did all the regular stuff:  changed tack (bit, saddle, took off martingale), had chiropractic and massage therapies, vet checks, changed farriers, dental work, guardian mask, Reiki and Bowen therapies, Bach flower remedies, animal communicator, cyproheptadine, homeopathy and various allergy medicines. 

Although the cypro helped “somewhat” it did not allow me to ride.  I think it did make Scout moderately more comfortable in the field, but a bit lethargic.

I learned about TopStock through Dr. Madigan (foremost vet researcher on headshaking in horses).  He put me on to Garth.

Garth Carpenter was extremely supportive from the start.  I stopped all other medicines including the cypro (which I was nervous about doing) for 5 days, and then started TopStock.  Although results vary from horse to horse, truthfully, Scout showed positive change by day five.

Previously, Scout had exhibited headshaking in the field, stumbling, mild disorientation, seeking shade in the pole barn or at the rear of another horse, aggressively splashing water in the drinking trough, constant snorting in the field and barn.  Riding was not possible:  he’d come off his four feet simultaneously.  Very dangerous.

He was a very unhappy horse.  Stress did play a part of it all, I am sure:  he was separated from the other horses and this seemed to exacerbate things.

After starting TopStock Scout became less anxious, more content “in his own skin.”  The water dunking and snorting lessened and he was picking up his feet better.  His gait became more smooth and confident.  The hooded look in his eyes disappeared.  When I lead with the lead rope, he walked willingly.

Over the past 4 summers, I have been able to ride Scout comfortably.  We have stayed inside for two years, but for the last two, we’ve been able to ride outside.  Even at noon (previously I had thought he may have had a UV allergy) we have been fine. 

TopStock has been able to significantly reduce Scout’s symptoms, which I now feel are triggered by either new grass, dandelions, or both.  Each year is different.  The cooler the weather during the summer months, the better.  I believe his trigeminal nerve is affected, and from the reading that I have done, I’ve heard the pain is similar to that of shingles.  I think TopStock moderates/reduces/eliminates the shooting pain Scout experiences. 

Please note that I have supplemented TopStock with an allergy medicine the last two years.  Originally I just used Ani-Hist from the States, but it is now a prescription medicine, so I can only use the equine antihistamine from my vet. 

I am not sure what else to say.  I have gone into some detail of our experiences because I am not sure what your horse’s symptoms are.  However, I do have to impress that TopStock by far has been the savior for us.  I realize that each horse is different, as is each summer, but we have been very fortunate.  Scout is comfortable, relaxed and willing to work thanks to Garth’s product.  I really cannot say anything else. 

Headshaking is by all accounts very frustrating for horse and rider.  The causes are indeterminate so the remedies may be likewise.  However, I can only say what has worked for us. 

If you require anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.  I am happy to help in any way I can.  And as a new season approaches (finally! — it has been so slow to arrive in southern Ontario), we will have to see what we will see.

Take care.  Best Wishes to you and your horse,

Linda and Scout

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Bing and I had our first real ride in months and best ride in over year! thank u! thank u! we road inside walk trot we took trail ride alone walk trot and….It was amazing we had an awesome ride no headshaking at all on the trail we had such a nice ride no spooking no headshaking it was so amazing so nice to have my friend back happy he did have headshaking a bit inside but I think that was because dust and part of it habit because I was able to talk him through it he was wonderful! Thank u I would love to write a testimony for u!! Thanks again!

Heather

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A little Doofy update – He is managing to eat his top stock in his feed yey!!
 
No head shaking at all in the paddock – Yey!! And he is eating more and putting on weight!!!
 
And under saddle only small head nods no big flicks or ripping the reins out of my hands and he has turned into a pony club pony! He had 5 days off with his mouth and normally after that amount of days off he needs a good lunge before i get on as he is full of nervous energy but on wednesday when i rode him i got straight on, he was relaxed and happy – no shying or taking off or silly nervous behaviour just a relaxed quiet happy horse!! i loved it!!! this is the horse i knew before all the headshaking. I am so happy Garth – thank you so much for letting me try your top stock.
  
Thanks you Garth and a big thank you from Doofy who is a much happier horse again.
 
I will also need to get some more Top stock too.
 
cheers Amy

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