Vetlink of Parker has gone green! Herbal formulas are the next big thing in horse supplements and Silver Lining Herbs has been at the forefront of research and development in producing formulas for horses that work. Every ingredient has a purpose and they have been formulated for each condition. The herbs are ground into a meal for easy feeding and it had been my experience that the horses eat them readily. When horses were free to graze around large tracts of land they naturally did this by eating the plants that made them feel better. Now it is concentrated for ease of use. While Silver Lining Herbs has many formulas these are the ones we brought in as I felt they would be the most beneficial to our customers. As always we can order in any formula you need.
Recommended feeding is 1 scoop per day. A scoop is equal to a tablespoon. Recommended to feed over whole oats but any feed is sufficient. Wetting the feed with a little water can help the herbs stick if that is a concern. All formulas come in 1 pund packages which are 60 servings. Larger sizes are available for some formulas just ask.
#10 Maintenance- since we now feed horses hay from known sources horses get a lot less variety in the forage than they used to. This can cause some underlying defeciances. Maintenance addresses this by giving some basic herbs that all horses, of any age, can benefit from.
#12 Feet and Bone Support - This one has worked well for London, my horse with a fracture. She is moving a lot better now and I am able to half her pain meds. This formula supports all the moving parts- bones, tendons, ligaments, muscle all while supporting circulation. Good for navicular and ringbone and any horse that needs some leg support.
#13 Herbal Wormer - While this forumla doesn't actually kill any worms is creates an enviroment that is not conducive to worm life. Thus they die and the horse is worm free. Good homepathic way to worm for horses who are sensitive to wormer or as a boost to your regular deworming program.
#17 Kolik Ease - Helps with colic by helping eliminate gas while making the digestive tract slippery to help move any blockage. Obviously if your horse is showing signs of colic please call your veterinarian.
#18 Joint Support - Help with creaking and snapping of the joints while keeping the joints lubticated.
#22 Respiratory Support - Got a horse that coughs and hacks, this formula can keep the respiratory system working great. Especially good for heaves horses or any horse that has breathing problems.
#24 Immune Support - Got another horse sick in the barn. Start the rest on immune support to keep everyone healthy. Great for show horses moving around barns to keep bad bugs at bay.
#27 Liver Support - With all the chemicals we put on and in our horses the liver is working overtime. This can lead to sore back problems or even lamness or soreness. Liver support helps the liver flush toxins and get back into working order. Clean your horse out once or twice a year for optimal health.
#28 Pituitary Support - Have a horse with Cushings? This formula helps the pituitary work better so horses hed better, sweat less and stay heealthier.
#29 LCR - Keep the digestive system in balance to help prevent ulcers. Soothes to help ulcers already present.
#30 Digestive Support - Have a horse that won't gain weight, or looks fine weight wise but isn't really thriving? Supporting the digestive system can help with this and with all around health.
#41 Equine Oil - A blend of essential oils useful in calming horses. Apply to the nostrils as needed.
As you can see I have tried to have formulas in stock that cover most basic needs. If you have a formula you want, like Lymphatic or Kidney just let us know and we will be happy to get it ordered for you. I hope you are all as satisfied with the herbal products as I have been.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Back to the Basics - Supplements I keep all the horses on.
I feed supplements, I am sure you would be surprised if I didn't. I don't think all horses NEED supplements but I think some are more important than others. Horses on good grass pasture that are maintaining weight probably don't need anything supplemented, but horses who are fed hay and/or in work probably need something. There are a few supplements I like to keep all my horses on. Later I will start doing "Pony Profiles" where I talk about each of my horses, what their specific needs are, and how I have addressed those needs. As for now this is what everyone gets.
First they all get hay. For the most part as much as they will eat. I do have Taylor (AQHA) and Pony on a weighed hay schedule because they are getting chubby. Remember an overweight animal can have more health problems than an underweight one.
Second they all get EquiPride. This is to balance out their vitamins and minerals and keep their digestive system running smoothly. I feed the granular version because I like to know they are getting the proper amount. This product also comes in a lick if you want to leave it out for a group of horses. This product is safe for insulin resistant and cushings horses because it is low sugar. For more information on Equipride stop on by.
I also add extra flaxseed to everyone's diet. Flaxseed best mimics the omega fatty acids found in fresh grass. Because pasture is so poor in this part of Colorado I feel this is a great way to keep coats shiny all year round and provide them with necessary nutrition. Because there is flaxseed in the Equipride I only give 1/2 cup of flaxseed additional. If you are only feeding flaxseed the recommended feeding is 1 cup per day for an average horse. Make sure your flaxseed is stabalized for freshness and balanced for calcium/phosphorus.
Every horse also gets a joint supplement. I feed Corta-flx because the cost is low per day and they are the only joint supplement on the market with a double blind, university study that shows their product works. I feed the liquid in the warm months and pellets in the cold and that works out perfect.
I put all these supplements on Alfalfa pellets. Horses, unless they are in high levels of work, generally do not need grain. The pellets allow them to think they are getting a treat but really it is more forage. When I am riding hard I do feed a 50/50 mixture of while oats and alfalfa pellets and that satisfies my horse's needs.
If you want your horse to be profiled in a "Pony Profile" than email me woofandwhinney@yahoo.com with what supplements your horse is on and why. Also a brief write up about the horse and you and if you can include pictures that is great. If I use your profile you will get a gift certificate for $10 off at Vetlink of Parker.
First they all get hay. For the most part as much as they will eat. I do have Taylor (AQHA) and Pony on a weighed hay schedule because they are getting chubby. Remember an overweight animal can have more health problems than an underweight one.
Second they all get EquiPride. This is to balance out their vitamins and minerals and keep their digestive system running smoothly. I feed the granular version because I like to know they are getting the proper amount. This product also comes in a lick if you want to leave it out for a group of horses. This product is safe for insulin resistant and cushings horses because it is low sugar. For more information on Equipride stop on by.
I also add extra flaxseed to everyone's diet. Flaxseed best mimics the omega fatty acids found in fresh grass. Because pasture is so poor in this part of Colorado I feel this is a great way to keep coats shiny all year round and provide them with necessary nutrition. Because there is flaxseed in the Equipride I only give 1/2 cup of flaxseed additional. If you are only feeding flaxseed the recommended feeding is 1 cup per day for an average horse. Make sure your flaxseed is stabalized for freshness and balanced for calcium/phosphorus.
Every horse also gets a joint supplement. I feed Corta-flx because the cost is low per day and they are the only joint supplement on the market with a double blind, university study that shows their product works. I feed the liquid in the warm months and pellets in the cold and that works out perfect.
I put all these supplements on Alfalfa pellets. Horses, unless they are in high levels of work, generally do not need grain. The pellets allow them to think they are getting a treat but really it is more forage. When I am riding hard I do feed a 50/50 mixture of while oats and alfalfa pellets and that satisfies my horse's needs.
If you want your horse to be profiled in a "Pony Profile" than email me woofandwhinney@yahoo.com with what supplements your horse is on and why. Also a brief write up about the horse and you and if you can include pictures that is great. If I use your profile you will get a gift certificate for $10 off at Vetlink of Parker.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Aural Plaques Final Pictures
I have been meaning to do this post for awhile and I apologize to anyone waiting to see the results of the Aldara treatment. So here are the final picture. They are a little harder to see because the ears are not clipped anymore. There is about 95% improvement in the presence of Aural plaques in the ears. And that might be low because the ears are dirty it was hard to determine what was a plaque and what was dirt. In the spring I will clip her ears again and then show the results again.
For those just coming in at this post. My horse Broadway had aural plaques present in both ears. I did four weekly treatments of 1 packet of Aldara spread between both ears. The ears did become very raw and inflammed until they healed up and now look pretty much normal. She is far less sensitive about her ears being touched and bridling and haltering are no longer an issue. I would say the Aldara has made a huge improvement in her comfort and I would recommend the treatment to any horse who has these plaques.
As for the pictures let's start from the beginning Before treatment:
Week Two:
Week Four: See how raw and sore they look.
Final Result:
As you can see big improvement. Some of the white spots seen in the last picture scrapped right off but then I couldn't get a good picture. They don't look like plaques just dry skin spots. If anyone has any specific questions about the treatment or side effects please contact me and I can answer anything you might have. So excited this worked with minimal evasion and side effects.
I got a better picture showing after cleaning there are no white dots left.
For those just coming in at this post. My horse Broadway had aural plaques present in both ears. I did four weekly treatments of 1 packet of Aldara spread between both ears. The ears did become very raw and inflammed until they healed up and now look pretty much normal. She is far less sensitive about her ears being touched and bridling and haltering are no longer an issue. I would say the Aldara has made a huge improvement in her comfort and I would recommend the treatment to any horse who has these plaques.
As for the pictures let's start from the beginning Before treatment:
Week Two:
Week Four: See how raw and sore they look.
Final Result:
As you can see big improvement. Some of the white spots seen in the last picture scrapped right off but then I couldn't get a good picture. They don't look like plaques just dry skin spots. If anyone has any specific questions about the treatment or side effects please contact me and I can answer anything you might have. So excited this worked with minimal evasion and side effects.
I got a better picture showing after cleaning there are no white dots left.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Products of the week- Farrier's Fix Hoof Oil and EquiDisk
I couldn't pick this week so I decided to go with both. Farrier's Fix hoof oil is a great product for all sorts of hoof problems and the Equidisk is a great toy type product that keeps horses entertained.
Farrier's fix hoof oil was developed by a farrier when he discovered he didn't like any of the current hoof treatments on the market. Farrier's Fix combines high quality, natural ingredients without any fillers and with thought and reasoning behind every ingredient included. There is Venice turpentine which toughens the hoof and help with bacteria based hoof problems like thrush and white line disease. Cod liver oil keeps the hoof balanced with moisture. Wintergreen Oil helps the ingredients penentrate the hoof, helps with soreness and smells great! Safflower Oil is a good cource of vitamin E.
In my experience with Farrier's Fix I have seen it swell close two cracks on one horse's hoof and also take out some soreness on a new horse when we removed her shoes. The product is great for Colorado as it balances the moisture as we fluctuate between wet and dry.
To start apply every day until you see results and then three times a week thereafter. If you are just looking to balance an already healthy hoof then three times per week is sufficient. The product smells fantastic as previously mentioned so it makes it a dream to use. The product is a liquid so it applies easily and evenly with out making a sticky mess. I don't think it produces enough shine to be used in the show ring though.
Farrier's Fix can help with a variety of issues like soreness, thrush, white line and dry cracked hooves. Because the formula is mixed you don't need to heat any venice turpentine to make it stay liquid.
This is a great product and will remain a staple in my barn.
The next product is Equidisk. These are new from Equipride. They have taken the Equipride and made it into a treat type disk that can hang in the stall or out in the field, or even in the trailer to keep a horse occupied. They are not made with molasses or any sugars and because of their high calcium and magnesium content they help coat the stomach. The disk can be very helpful in ulcer horses as it keeps something buffering the stomach at all times.
The Equidisk contains pre and probiotics to help keep the entire system running smoothly. I have really liked using these for London who is on stall rest as they keep her entertained and also help since she had been having stomach issues. Because they don't have any molasses or sugars they can be used in all horses included those with metabolic disorders like cushings or insulin resistance. What better way to help your horse get their vitamins and minerals. Another added benefit of keeping a horse occupied with the Equidisk is it can reduce boredom behaviours like wood chewing, stall walking and pacing.
You can tie up the Equidisk or just drop it into a five gallone bucket. This product is a great complement to Equipride's line of products, which are all fantastic.
Remember 15% off all products of the week! See you soon!
Farrier's fix hoof oil was developed by a farrier when he discovered he didn't like any of the current hoof treatments on the market. Farrier's Fix combines high quality, natural ingredients without any fillers and with thought and reasoning behind every ingredient included. There is Venice turpentine which toughens the hoof and help with bacteria based hoof problems like thrush and white line disease. Cod liver oil keeps the hoof balanced with moisture. Wintergreen Oil helps the ingredients penentrate the hoof, helps with soreness and smells great! Safflower Oil is a good cource of vitamin E.
In my experience with Farrier's Fix I have seen it swell close two cracks on one horse's hoof and also take out some soreness on a new horse when we removed her shoes. The product is great for Colorado as it balances the moisture as we fluctuate between wet and dry.
To start apply every day until you see results and then three times a week thereafter. If you are just looking to balance an already healthy hoof then three times per week is sufficient. The product smells fantastic as previously mentioned so it makes it a dream to use. The product is a liquid so it applies easily and evenly with out making a sticky mess. I don't think it produces enough shine to be used in the show ring though.
Farrier's Fix can help with a variety of issues like soreness, thrush, white line and dry cracked hooves. Because the formula is mixed you don't need to heat any venice turpentine to make it stay liquid.
This is a great product and will remain a staple in my barn.
The next product is Equidisk. These are new from Equipride. They have taken the Equipride and made it into a treat type disk that can hang in the stall or out in the field, or even in the trailer to keep a horse occupied. They are not made with molasses or any sugars and because of their high calcium and magnesium content they help coat the stomach. The disk can be very helpful in ulcer horses as it keeps something buffering the stomach at all times.
The Equidisk contains pre and probiotics to help keep the entire system running smoothly. I have really liked using these for London who is on stall rest as they keep her entertained and also help since she had been having stomach issues. Because they don't have any molasses or sugars they can be used in all horses included those with metabolic disorders like cushings or insulin resistance. What better way to help your horse get their vitamins and minerals. Another added benefit of keeping a horse occupied with the Equidisk is it can reduce boredom behaviours like wood chewing, stall walking and pacing.
You can tie up the Equidisk or just drop it into a five gallone bucket. This product is a great complement to Equipride's line of products, which are all fantastic.
Remember 15% off all products of the week! See you soon!
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Product of the Week - Corta-Flx Rx Joint Solution
Corta-Flx Rx Joint solution is my favorite joint formula and all my horses are on it. The Rx formula is available without a prescription and it twice the strength of original Corta-Flx. Corta-Flx is different from other joint formulas in that they break down the glucosamine and chrodrotin into their metabolites this allows for better absorbtion by the horse. The formula comes in both a liquid and pellet. The liquid is far more cost effect although in some situations can be harder to feed ie a boarding stable that requires supplements to be baggied. The liquid is highly palatable and Corta-Flx has studies to show it increases appetite. Speaking of studies Corts-Flx is the only joint formula to have done a university, double-blind test of their formula. The test was done at Michigan State University and involved putting the horses on a treadmill, feeding them the corta-flx or a placebo and then putting the back on the treadmill. All the Corta-Flx horses had increased stride length and consistancy. If you want to read the study here is the link http://www.jointsupplementresearch.com/ Some other joint formulas have done studies but Corta-Flx is the other objectivly measured one. Which is why I like it so much. For cost Corta-Flx Rx Liquid runs $49.99 for a 60 day supply that makes it $0.83 per day which actually makes it one of the cheapest joint supplements per day to feed. All in all it is a great supplement and while the original formula is always a best performer in the Horse Journal Trials the Rx formula gives you twice as much for about the same cost.
15% off Corta-Flx Rx Liquid solutions this week! Come in and try this great product.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Let's support our local Colorado Companies!
This week's featured products are going to all be products made in Colorado. It is important to support our local companies and thus our local economies. Our biggest local company is Gateway Products. Gateway Products makes many supplements for just about any need you might have. They have recieved many accolades from the Horse Journal and other publications so not only are they local they are quality. Our best selling Gateway products is Mag Calm. This product is especially good for calming nervous and tense horses. Mag Calm was also rated the best magnesium supplement by the Horse Journal. One of our other best sellers is Su-per Flex Wrap. This is a self sticking wrap comparable to Vet-rap and works just the same. One of my favorite products is Su-per SuBstitUTE. This is a great pain management product for horses that can't be on bute long term. It is our strongest Devils Claw product and combined with Yucca, MSM and other herbs it works really well to combat pain in older horses or ones who have chronic problems. Horse Journal also recommends Su-per AntiOxidant regularly for its vitamin, mineral and antioxidant profiles. All in all Gateway has a lot of really good products and are worth a look into.
Our next featured product is Forco. Forco is a very good pre and probiotic made in Flagler, CO. This product helps feed the good bacteria and microbes in the gut. Forco also includes digestive enzymes to help utilize feed better. A good healthy gut keeps a horse happier and in better health. Weight will be regulated and stress won't have as big an impact. For horses that are prone to colic or diarrea Forco is a must to getting the horse back to healthy. Available in 5, 10, 25 pound buckets.
Eileen's Homebrew Hoof Goo is made in Aurora. It was formulated and tested here in Colorado for our unique climate. With a combination of cosmetic and culinary oils, pine tar and venice turpentine it is a high quality product that doesn't dissapoint.
Mile Hi Biotin is simply that, biotin. It is 20mg of biotin per serving to help with any hoof or coat problem you may be having.
Horsey Nibblers were developed in Elizabeth as a necessity for a horse owner faced with a lengthy stall confinement for one of their horses. They devolped the nibbers as a way to combat boredom and boy do they work. Made out of quality ingredients the nibbers are round so they are hard for the horse to get a bite out of and last along time. Now in several different flavors there is one your horse will like. A great boredom buster.
Dowdells Best Remedy is our newest local product. Started in 1907 as a topical liniment Dowdells has a great reputation on the racetrack. They have recently moved into the jumper market by sponsoring Charlie Dennehy at the Colorado Horse Park. We do still have samples so come by to try it today.
All these products are on sale for 10% off until August 31st. Make sure to stop by today to support your local companies!
Our next featured product is Forco. Forco is a very good pre and probiotic made in Flagler, CO. This product helps feed the good bacteria and microbes in the gut. Forco also includes digestive enzymes to help utilize feed better. A good healthy gut keeps a horse happier and in better health. Weight will be regulated and stress won't have as big an impact. For horses that are prone to colic or diarrea Forco is a must to getting the horse back to healthy. Available in 5, 10, 25 pound buckets.
Eileen's Homebrew Hoof Goo is made in Aurora. It was formulated and tested here in Colorado for our unique climate. With a combination of cosmetic and culinary oils, pine tar and venice turpentine it is a high quality product that doesn't dissapoint.
Mile Hi Biotin is simply that, biotin. It is 20mg of biotin per serving to help with any hoof or coat problem you may be having.
Horsey Nibblers were developed in Elizabeth as a necessity for a horse owner faced with a lengthy stall confinement for one of their horses. They devolped the nibbers as a way to combat boredom and boy do they work. Made out of quality ingredients the nibbers are round so they are hard for the horse to get a bite out of and last along time. Now in several different flavors there is one your horse will like. A great boredom buster.
Dowdells Best Remedy is our newest local product. Started in 1907 as a topical liniment Dowdells has a great reputation on the racetrack. They have recently moved into the jumper market by sponsoring Charlie Dennehy at the Colorado Horse Park. We do still have samples so come by to try it today.
All these products are on sale for 10% off until August 31st. Make sure to stop by today to support your local companies!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Aural Plaques week four
We are now on week four and as I sit here babysitting drunk horse ( have to sedate her now to clean the ears) I thought I would show the progress. This is the last week for treatment and then we see what happens over the next month. I cleaned out her ears really well and got a lot of crusty scabs off. Underneath the scabs the skin is still pretty raw but there are areas of fresh, pink, healthy skin. I think this is a good sign and I just hope the hair grows back in dark like the rest of her. So all in all I think the treatment worked. I think I will post again only after the raw spots have healed up to show the final results. I will continue to clean the ears weekly to remove scabs.
Left ear
Right ear
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