At first, you thought it was just a fly, or a little pollen.
A tiny twitch here, a small shake there. Nothing to worry about.

But then it kept coming back.
More often. Stronger. And suddenly, your horse didn’t seem comfortable anymore.

Every time it happened, something twisted in your stomach.
You hated seeing your horse like this: tense, uncomfortable, almost as if tiny electric shocks were running through his head.

You tried everything you could think of. Vets, tests, special masks, supplements, therapists.
And still… nothing seemed to make a real difference.

Now you’re left wondering: what do you do next?

You keep asking yourself, Will it ever get better? Every time your horse shakes their head or seems uncomfortable, the worry creeps in: Can I really help? You see them struggling, and it hurts. You want nothing more than to make life easier for them, to see them move freely, eat peacefully, and feel happy again. But how? The uncertainty weighs on you.

You’ve tried to work out what’s best. Should you let your horse rest or keep training? Which triggers really matter: pollen, wind, sunlight, or something else? What steps are actually helpful, and in what order? Every choice feels important, and every decision comes with doubt. You want to do the right thing, the thing that truly helps your horse, but the way forward isn’t clear.

You wish you could know what might help your horse feel better. More than anything, you want them to be free from the tics, discomfort, and frustration. You want to see them happy again. But right now, it feels impossible to know where to start.

You may not have a clear idea what’s causing your horse’s symptoms. And honestly, finding the cause may not have felt like the priority when all you wanted was for the headshaking to stop. Your focus has been on easing the symptoms, while still wondering what might be causing them.

You can’t see a clear trigger, and it feels impossible to predict when your horse will struggle next. You’ve tried so many things, but the results haven’t given you the progress or confidence you hoped for. You may have hoped your vet would find a clear medical cause or solution, but so far, you’re still searching for answers.

It’s incredibly frustrating. And here’s something worth considering: if you keep using the same approach, it may be difficult to get a different result.

The good news is that things don’t have to stay this way. A different approach can begin with understanding what may be going on with your horse and why the symptoms keep appearing. Once you have a clearer picture, the next step can feel more manageable.

And the best part is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ll guide you through the process so you can better understand what your horse may need and explore practical changes that could help. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to work everything out at once.

Keep reading to see how we can take that first step together and start working towards meaningful change for your horse.

Imagine not having to keep searching for the next thing to try, only to be disappointed again and again. No more sleepless nights or watching your horse struggle while feeling powerless. Finally, you can start taking real steps to help your horse feel better and regain his health.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Finding the right approach for your horse works best one step at a time. Step by step, you can start seeing changes, reduce the tics, ease the discomfort, and help your horse become more relaxed, strong, and fit.

You are not alone. Many owners have been where you are. They have tried medications, masks, therapies, and vet visits, sometimes even expensive procedures that seemed to help for a while, only to end up back at square one. It is exhausting and frustrating, but it is not your fault.

Most attempts focus on temporarily relieving symptoms, which is why nothing has worked long term. Real progress comes from addressing the root causes and taking steps that truly help your horse.

Now you don’t have to face this alone. Let’s take the first step together and start moving toward a horse that is healthy, strong, and relaxed, a true Happy Athlete who can enjoy life again.

These are the experiences of horse owners who, just like you, felt desperate about their horse’s headshaking syndrome and finally began to see results with the Headshaking Guide.

Imagine seeing your horse find relief, become their happy self again and leave those frustrating tics and signs of irritation behind.

You don’t have to keep losing yourself in endless attempts and disappointment. You can choose a proven step-by-step approach, built on more than 10 years of research into headshaking syndrome and used by hundreds of horse owners to help their horses make real progress. No more piecing together random tips from the internet. You’ll know what to focus on and how to take action for your horse.

You’re the kind of owner who doesn’t give up when things get difficult. You take responsibility, look for answers and do what you can to help your horse feel better. I’ll show you how to support your horse, ease discomfort and encourage the recovery process, one step at a time.

Together, we’ll work through the process and find an approach that fits your horse. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of their symptoms, take focused action and feel more confident in the support you’re giving them.

And you won’t have to figure it all out alone. In the exclusive Shake & Share Club, you can ask me your questions and receive personal feedback from me as a headshakingspecialist. During the monthly live Headshaking Helpdesk, we’ll take a closer look at your horse’s situation and work together on practical next steps.

You’ll also meet other owners who know what you’re going through. Share experiences, learn from one another and encourage each other as you make choices for your horse.

You’re ready to take the lead and give your horse the support they deserve. With a proven approach, my personal guidance and a community behind you, you can move forward with confidence, step by step.

"Completely Symptom-Free"

When my horse started showing signs of headshaking, I was terrified. I had no idea what I was dealing with, but I knew one thing: this wasn’t right.

I found Janneke through Google and immediately watched her masterclass. Her clear explanations, strong evidence, and practical guidance gave me a clear understanding of what to do. I wanted to approach this properly rather than just muddle through. Since there was quite a lot to consider, I joined the Headshaking Guide. I would definitely recommend it to any owner of a headshaking horse.

The course takes you through the process step by step and guides you as you work to address your horse’s symptoms. By following the steps, making a few small changes to my horse’s management, and using Janneke’s techniques, my horse is now completely symptom-free. I never would have dared to dream that this could happen.

Thank you, Janneke.

Stella H.

participant Headshaking Guide

I don’t expect you, as a horse owner, to figure everything out on your own while hoping to find the one magic solution that will suddenly make your horse’s headshaking disappear. You’re someone who takes action and responsibility for your horse’s wellbeing.

That’s why I’ll guide you through the world of headshaking syndrome and everything that comes with it. Together, we’ll work through an approach tailored to your horse, step by step, so you can take an active role and make choices that truly matter.

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience. Simply follow my guidance and the practical steps I’ve laid out. You’ll use this knowledge and these tools to help your horse move forward, and give them the support they need to feel better.

The whole process is clearly mapped out in a step-by-step plan, and I’ll guide you along the way to make it manageable. You’re choosing to take action, move beyond endless trial and error, and give your horse the opportunity to make real progress.

And whenever you have questions or feel unsure, you can reach out in the private Shake & Share Club, where you can ask questions and receive personal feedback. During the monthly Headshaking Helpdesk sessions, we’ll look at your horse’s individual case together, so you can stay in control of their care.

Ready to find out how you can help your horse?

Discover the steps that can truly help your horse move forward.

While researching headshaking syndrome, I soon discovered that it can take several different forms. That does not necessarily make finding the right approach any easier. But you are not someone who simply gives up.

Over the years, I’ve assessed hundreds of horses and developed a step-by-step approach to uncovering what may be at the root of their symptoms. What makes this work so individual is that every horse is different. It takes an owner who is willing to take action and work through the steps.

Once you understand how the underlying cause may be contributing to your horse’s symptoms, finding a way forward becomes much clearer. In my experience, many horses can be helped with an approach that suits them, especially when their owners are willing to make thoughtful choices and take their horse’s needs seriously.

Janneke Zijderveld | Creator of the Headshaking Guide