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Spring Horse Care: Support Equine Health This Season - Silver Lining Herbs
Spring Horse Care: Support Equine Health This Season
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Spring can throw your horse off quickly. From gut imbalance to parasite exposure, here’s how to stay ahead and keep your horse performing this season. Read more...
Why Your Mare Gets Moody in Spring - Silver Lining Herbs
Why Your Mare Gets Moody in Spring
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Spring hormone shifts can cause mood changes in mares. Learn what is happening and how to support balance naturally. Read more...
Pituitary and Thyroid Health in Horses: Why Your Horse Seems Off in Spring - Silver Lining Herbs
Pituitary and Thyroid Health in Horses: Why Your Horse Seems Off in Spring
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If your horse isn’t acting right this spring, it’s usually not random. Seasonal changes like longer daylight, fresh grass, and shifting activity levels put pressure on the endocrine system. When... Read more...
3 Reasons Spring Grass Affects Your Horse More Than You Think - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Reasons Spring Grass Affects Your Horse More Than You Think
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Spring grass may look like a healthy upgrade, but the sudden increase in sugar can disrupt your horse's digestion and behavior faster than you expect. Here are three key reasons... Read more...
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Natural Support - Silver Lining Herbs
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Natural Support
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Cushing’s disease (PPID) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in horses, especially as they age. Learn the early warning signs, causes, and how to support your horse’s endocrine... Read more...
The Muddy Truth: Hoof Problems Caused by Mud & Moisture - Silver Lining Herbs
The Muddy Truth: Hoof Problems Caused by Mud & Moisture
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Mud and moisture can quietly weaken your horse’s hooves, leading to cracks, infections, and soreness. Learn the most common hoof problems caused by wet conditions—and how to protect your horse... Read more...
Understanding the Differences Between Mare Moods and Mare Fertility - Silver Lining Herbs
Understanding the Differences Between Mare Moods and Mare Fertility
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When it comes to supporting your mare’s reproductive and hormonal health, it’s important to choose the right supplement for her specific needs. Silver Lining Herbs offers two distinct products designed... Read more...
Signs of Thrush and How to Prevent It - Silver Lining Herbs
Signs of Thrush and How to Prevent It
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Would you rather listen to our latest blog where we discuss thrush, stone bruises, and hoof abscesses? Listen here on Apple, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.   Thrush is a common... Read more...
How Frozen Ground Impacts Hooves + Prevention Tips - Silver Lining Herbs
How Frozen Ground Impacts Hooves + Prevention Tips
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Winter brings unique challenges for horse owners, and frozen ground is a significant concern. The hard, uneven surfaces caused by frozen soil can take a toll on your horse’s hooves,... Read more...
The Importance of Deworming in the Fall for Horses and Dogs - Silver Lining Herbs
The Importance of Deworming in the Fall for Horses and Dogs
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As the leaves start to change and temperatures cool down, it’s easy to overlook one of the most crucial parts of seasonal care for your horses and dogs: fall deworming.... Read more...
Equine Tendon Injuries: Causes, Effects, and Solutions - Silver Lining Herbs
Equine Tendon Injuries: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
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Tendon injuries in horses are among the most common and challenging health issues for equine athletes and everyday companions alike. Whether your horse is competing in high-level performance events or... Read more...
The Importance of Pairing Feet & Bone Support with Kidney Support for Optimal Equine Health - Silver Lining Herbs
The Importance of Pairing Feet & Bone Support with Kidney Support for Optimal Equine Health
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At Silver Lining Herbs, we are dedicated to providing the best natural solutions for your horse's health. One of our core recommendations is the combination of our Feet & Bone... Read more...
Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse: The Key to Stronger Hooves This Summer - Silver Lining Herbs
Healthy Hooves, Happy Horse: The Key to Stronger Hooves This Summer
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As horse owners, we know the adage "No hoof, no horse," emphasizes the critical importance of hoof health in our equine friends. During the summer, not only do horses face... Read more...
Caring for Senior Horses: Why Pituitary Support is Essential - Silver Lining Herbs
Caring for Senior Horses: Why Pituitary Support is Essential
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As our beloved equine companions age, their needs evolve, requiring specialized care to ensure they remain healthy and happy. Senior horses face unique health challenges that can impact their quality... Read more...
Understanding Mare and Foal Health: Nutrition, Hormones, and the Early Bond - Silver Lining Herbs
Understanding Mare and Foal Health: Nutrition, Hormones, and the Early Bond
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Mare and foal health is an intricate subject that requires careful consideration, particularly regarding nutrition and hormones. Understanding the biological and behavioral aspects of the mare-foal bond can provide valuable... Read more...
Embracing Dandelions: Unveiling Their Hidden Health Benefits - Silver Lining Herbs
Embracing Dandelions: Unveiling Their Hidden Health Benefits
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Dandelions: Not Just A Weed Dandelions, often dismissed as pesky weeds, possess a treasure trove of health benefits. Beyond their omnipresence in manicured lawns, these vibrant blooms have long been... Read more...
Allergies in Horses: Causes, Preventions, and Treatments - Silver Lining Herbs
Allergies in Horses: Causes, Preventions, and Treatments
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Let’s Tame Horse Allergies! Horses can have allergies the same as people can. An allergy is an abnormal reaction to allergens, or foreign substances, by an immune system that has... Read more...
Why Managing Horse Flies Is So Important For Horses - Silver Lining Herbs
Why Managing Horse Flies Is So Important For Horses
Reasons to Protect Horses and Dogs From Summer Pests  The dog days of summer are here, and you know what that means: abundant amounts of flies! While most of us... Read more...
Deworming Schedule for Horses (2024) - Silver Lining Herbs
Deworming Schedule for Horses (2024)
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Here you can read a full Deworming Schedule for equine (horses) and canine (dogs) for the year 2024. This includes all seasons of the year including summer/spring and winter/fall seasons.... Read more...
4 Ways to Protect Your Animals From Icy Weather  - Silver Lining Herbs
4 Ways to Protect Your Animals From Icy Weather 
4 Things to Do for Your Animals When It’s Icy Outside  Winter can be a lot of fun for our animals. Social animals like horses and dogs can often be... Read more...
Are Your Animals Ready For Almost Anything? Here are 3 Ways We Can Help! - Silver Lining Herbs
Are Your Animals Ready For Almost Anything? Here are 3 Ways We Can Help!
Are you prepared for the upcoming year? This is the perfect opportunity to prepare both yourself and your pets for the upcoming seasons! If you're searching for effective outcomes, you've... Read more...
What Is Slippery Elm, and Why Is It Used in Natural Horse Supplements? - Silver Lining Herbs
What Is Slippery Elm, and Why Is It Used in Natural Horse Supplements?
Why We Love Slippery Elm!  The natural world is abundant in useful and wonderful plants. Many plants have been utilized by humans for centuries, if not longer, due to their... Read more...
3 Reasons Why Consistency Is Key When It Comes to Horse Supplements - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Reasons Why Consistency Is Key When It Comes to Horse Supplements
How Consistency in Your Horse’s Health Routine Can Make a Difference "Consistency is key" is a popular phrase that holds true for achieving various goals. One example is developing a new... Read more...
The When's And Why's of SLH Herbal Wormer - Silver Lining Herbs
The When's And Why's of SLH Herbal Wormer
The When’s And Why’s of SLH Herbal Wormer Are you curious about how our Herbal Wormer works and when to use it? We have answers to some of your most-asked questions! Let’s... Read more...
Body Language 101: What Your Horse is Telling You (In 5 Emotions) - Silver Lining Herbs
Body Language 101: What Your Horse is Telling You (In 5 Emotions)
Knowing what’s on your horse’s mind can feel like a confusing puzzle sometimes, huh? One minute, your equine friend could be relaxing and munching on grass, while the next, they’re ready... Read more...
Let's Address Dehydration! - Silver Lining Herbs
Let's Address Dehydration!
Dehydration can develop in horses at any time of year, but it can sneak up on you, especially during the winter months! No matter the cause, dehydration manifests itself similarly... Read more...
Ready to Flex: What is Muscle Testing (& Acupressure) for Horses? - Silver Lining Herbs
Ready to Flex: What is Muscle Testing (& Acupressure) for Horses?
    What is Muscle Testing and Acupressure? Sickness is awful, but it's even worse when your trusted horse is unwell. It results in reduced productivity and downtime between races,... Read more...
Start the New Year Right with These Essential Silver Lining Herbs Supplements - Silver Lining Herbs
Start the New Year Right with These Essential Silver Lining Herbs Supplements
Kick Off the New Year with Essential Silver Lining Herbs Products! Looking to prioritize wellness in the New Year for yourself and your animals? We're here to help! We don't just... Read more...
3 Reasons to Give Your Horse Silver Lining Herbs’ Digestive Support This Season! - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Reasons to Give Your Horse Silver Lining Herbs’ Digestive Support This Season!
3 Reasons to Give Your Horse Silver Lining Herbs’ Digestive Support This Season  Proper digestive support is essential for the health of yourself and your horses! A horse's digestive system, while complex, is a pillar... Read more...
5 Ways to Keep Your Horses Happy and Healthy All Winter Long - Silver Lining Herbs
5 Ways to Keep Your Horses Happy and Healthy All Winter Long
5 Steps to Help Horses Stay Happy and Healthy Through the Winter  Winter can be beautiful despite its frigid temperatures! It's enchanting to watch the snow fall and see the... Read more...
How to Keep Your Horses Happy and Healthy When Temperatures Plummet - Silver Lining Herbs
How to Keep Your Horses Happy and Healthy When Temperatures Plummet
3 Ways to Support Your Horse’s Wellness When Freezing Temperatures Hit  The cold weather is approaching and when it arrives, you take measures to keep your home and family warm.... Read more...
3 Gifts to Give Your Horses This Holiday Season - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Gifts to Give Your Horses This Holiday Season
3 Gifts Perfect for Any Horse This Season We are already in the midst of the holiday season, and while you may have finished shopping for your loved ones, have... Read more...
How Silver Lining Herbs Can Help Support Your Horse This Season - Silver Lining Herbs
How Silver Lining Herbs Can Help Support Your Horse This Season
How can you best support your horses this fall? As the leaves change and the temperatures drop, now is a great time to answer this question. You know your horses’... Read more...
Should You Add Probiotic Supplements to Your Horse’s Diet? - Silver Lining Herbs
Should You Add Probiotic Supplements to Your Horse’s Diet?
Probiotics are a part of everyday life. They’re microorganisms that live on and in us — and in our animals (including in horses). These helpful microorganisms can be a part... Read more...
Ways to Support Your Horse’s Health and Wellness During Fall and Winter - Silver Lining Herbs
Ways to Support Your Horse’s Health and Wellness During Fall and Winter
Over the course of the year, your horses have to adapt to many changes. Some changes may be small, while others may be significant. Since new seasons mean new weather... Read more...
In Search of Greener Pastures? The Best Grass Forage for Horses - Silver Lining Herbs
In Search of Greener Pastures? The Best Grass Forage for Horses
The best performance and work horses are different from the rest. Have you ever wondered why? Is it something in their muscles? Yes — partially. What about their living arrangements:... Read more...
The Best Fall Supplementary Diet for Horses in 2023 - Silver Lining Herbs
The Best Fall Supplementary Diet for Horses in 2023
The first hard frost is an unofficial national holiday for horses and horse lovers everywhere! With the first frost, we can say sayonara, goodbye to all you dang, pesky bugs!... Read more...
For Horses: The Best Herbs (& Foods) for Total Body Support - Silver Lining Herbs
For Horses: The Best Herbs (& Foods) for Total Body Support
  Picture what it means to live a healthy life: what comes to your head? You’re probably thinking of someone smiling, exercising, with family and loved ones, or even eating... Read more...
Horses and Dust: How to Keep Your Horse Breathing Easy During Rodeo Season - Silver Lining Herbs
Horses and Dust: How to Keep Your Horse Breathing Easy During Rodeo Season
There’s a lot to love about summer. It’s full of barbecues, fairs, and rodeos. As great as summer is, as the season wears on, it doesn’t take long before things... Read more...
3 Reasons to Protect Horses (and Dogs!) From Flies, Ticks, and Other Pests - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Reasons to Protect Horses (and Dogs!) From Flies, Ticks, and Other Pests
The dog days of summer are here, and you know what that means. Flies! While most of us probably wish the dog days of summer meant spending more time around... Read more...
Is Your Horse Showing Signs of Allergies? We Can Help! - Silver Lining Herbs
Is Your Horse Showing Signs of Allergies? We Can Help!
Allergies can strike at any time. They can happen to people, and they can happen to horses. It's important to keep an eye out for key prime times when allergies flourish... Read more...
4 Ways to Keep Your Horses Hydrated All Summer Long - Silver Lining Herbs
4 Ways to Keep Your Horses Hydrated All Summer Long
Water is life. That’s why staying hydrated is so important. It’s essential for you, and it’s just as important for your horses. Hydration is crucial in maintaining the overall health... Read more...
Our Must-Have Products And Summer Essentials (For Horses) - Silver Lining Herbs
Our Must-Have Products And Summer Essentials (For Horses)
Caring for your horses is a year-round adventure. From season to season, you’re out there doing the best for your animals — whether you have one horse or a dozen.As... Read more...
7 Secret, Easy-to-Learn Tricks to Better Horse Hoof Care (and Treatment) - Silver Lining Herbs
7 Secret, Easy-to-Learn Tricks to Better Horse Hoof Care (and Treatment)
We take walking for granted. We walk an average of over 5,000 steps a day, research shows. If you do the math, that’s more than 75,000 miles over the course... Read more...
3 Ways to Control Bugs Around Your Animals and Property - Silver Lining Herbs
3 Ways to Control Bugs Around Your Animals and Property
Bug season is here. Throughout mid to late summer, insect and pest populations can explode.  Flies, mosquitos, and parasites of all kinds seemingly appear out of nowhere. They’re annoying and... Read more...
5 Horse Diseases to Watch for This Season - Silver Lining Herbs
5 Horse Diseases to Watch for This Season
Could insects be any more irritating? They buzz around, bite, and can spread disease. They’re pests to people and horses alike. As late summer and early fall roll around, insect... Read more...
How Can You Help Your Horses When Air Quality Plummets? - Silver Lining Herbs
How Can You Help Your Horses When Air Quality Plummets?
Between dry, dusty air and wildfires dotting the US and Canada, air quality can drop significantly during the hottest summer months. Air quality can start to affect people and animals... Read more...
Probiotic Advantage: How Our Probiotics Can Benefit Your Horse - Silver Lining Herbs
Probiotic Advantage: How Our Probiotics Can Benefit Your Horse
Probiotics are essential for digestion and overall well-being. These microorganisms live in and on our bodies, including in the gut. In the gut, probiotics can help break down food and... Read more...
The Best Herbs For Bone Health and Wellness (and Vitality) - Silver Lining Herbs
The Best Herbs For Bone Health and Wellness (and Vitality)
We know milk builds strong bones. But did you know that the herbs from your garden do as well? That’s right, the seasoning you toss on your favorite salad may... Read more...
Get Your Horse Ready (and Healthy) for Wildfire Season - Silver Lining Herbs
Get Your Horse Ready (and Healthy) for Wildfire Season
Wildfire season is right around the corner. In some spots around the country, it’s already getting started. Wildfires can be a natural part of many ecosystems — but they can... Read more...