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.
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