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Subscribe NowAvoiding Gas Colic: Management Strategies to Deal With Gas Issues, Excessive amounts of gas or if it's unable to pass, distention, bloating and pain occur.
Shane & Taylor Hanchey: Rodeos, Roping and Raising Horses, Shining a light on Shane and Taylor Hanchey: how they met, their horses and a bright future.
Equine Sarcoids: Causes & Management, A look at the potential cause, transmission and treatment considerations of this condition.
Equine Reproductive Health at the Cellular Level, Nutrition to support a successful breeding season: stallions, broodmares and foals.
Picking the Right Puppy Food for Your New Pet, Nutritional considerations and tips for finding the most appropriate food for your dog.
Dr. G Marvin Beeman: The Time of His Life, Since starting his career in 1957, this equine veterinary medicine pillar is still at it.
Straight Shooter: Kenda Lenseigne, The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Overall World Champion talks about the thrill of competition and horses that have taken her to the top.
Inflammation Implications, Chronic inflammation can contribute to various disease states; however, diet can help.
The Legend of The Sixes: Four Sixes Ranch, Revered Four Sixes Ranch veterinarian, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, has created a breeding program as iconic as the historic Texas ranch itself.
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1): Going Viral, Learning from 2022, experts are refining how veterinarians and riders can respond to future Equine Herpesvirus outbreaks.
Story Time: Equine Sports Medicine, Dr. Melinda Story has helped catapult equine sports medicine and rehabilitation while maintaining a passion for the horse as the tie that binds her family.
Preparing for Winter: Feeding & Management, Considerations to help carry your horses through the cold winter months while maintaining optimal health for the best post-winter outcome.
Liz Halliday-Sharp’s Need for Speed, She doubled as a pro racecar driver and an international CCI5* 3-day eventer for years.
Safeguarding the Spine Through a Strong Topline, A well-conditioned and well-nurtured topline requires conditioning and nourishment.
Managing Colitis in Horses: Early Intervention is Key, Understanding and prevention has improved, and more horses are coming home to recover.
Genetics and the Future of Precision Medicine, The role genes play in disease and how environment and diet impact gene expression.
How To Support Your Horses Through Summer, Keep your horse cool while riding, encourage hydration and must-haves for summer.
Fueling the Endurance Horse to Go the Distance, Endurance is one of the most demanding disciplines with some nutritional nuances.
Meet Elite Endurance Rider Holly Corcoran, One of America’s best, she was the No. 1-ranked FEI endurance rider worldwide in 2020.
Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms, This Kentucky facility provides a dignified and healthy environment for retired racehorses.
Cowboy Man: Lyle Lovett on Horses and Life, Award-winning recording artist showcases his beloved reining stallion Smart and Shiney.
The Evolution of EPM and a Look at How It Occurs, The evolution, treatment and prevention of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis.
Operation Legacy: Breeding Season Support, Management and dietary considerations throughout all stages of reproduction.
Equine Wellness Exams: The Pay Off of Prevention, Annual equine wellness exams find issues before they become major health concerns.
Trevor Brazile Goes From Rodeo to the Remuda, The King of the Cowboys tackles a new adventure in the rope horse breeding barn.
Microbiome Maestro: Dr. Canaan Whitfield, A look at his clinical work and thought-shifting research centered on the equine gut.
Dealing with Cribbing: An Age-Old Nuisance, Is it bad behavior or something below the surface causing horses to gnaw on their fencing?
The Westfalls: Generations of Cutting Champions, The Years of Preparation That Have Gone Into Brandon Westfall’s Successes and What Makes His Wins So Special.
The Often Misunderstood Trace Mineral Iron and Its Role in the Equine Diet, Setting The Record Straight: Iron Overload is More Likely an Issue Than a Deficiency.
Innovators Contributing to and Defining The Future of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Cliff Honnas is Considered a Master of Kissing Spines. Dr. Lisa Fortier: A Revered Surgeon and Regenerative Medicine Guru. Dr. Shane Miller is an Admired Surgeon and Sports Medicine Practitioner.
El Caballero: The Living Legend of Polo’s Revered Master Memo Gracida, The Polo Hall of Fame Rider with the Most Consecutive Years as an American 10-Goaler Discusses Life’s Turning Points That Shaped His Career.
An Inside Look at Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), aka Bleeders , Top Researchers Drs. Warwick Bayly and David C. Poole Share Their Expertise on the Topic.
Sparkling at Speed, The Harrowing Stunts and Adventurous World of Trick Riding Phenom Madison MacDonald-Thomas.
Let’s Just Calm Down, Ingredients to Support Quiet Behavior During Stressful Events.
Equestrian Olympic Dreams, Platinum Athletes Add to Medal Count for Team USA in Tokyo.
A Rancher’s Best Friend: The Working Cow Dog, Loyal and Trustworthy, They Have a Passion for Working Cattle; It’s in Their Blood.
The ABCs of Horse Vitamins and Their Vital Role in Equine Health, Incredibly relevant to your horse’s health, potency of vitamins decreases with storage time of forage and feeds.
Headshaking in Horses: Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle in Place, A closer look at Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking, recent advancements and practical advice for management.
Ears Up: Understanding and Appreciating Mules and Donkeys, From their endearing nature to surprising versatility, Dr. Amy McLean is helping the world get to know these animals.
Mighty Magnesium: Why Supplementation May Help, Critical for the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system, nervous and endocrine systems and brain function.
Summer Time Struggle: Dealing with Recurrent Sweet Itch , Dietary management, including therapeutic nutrients, may provide support against seasonal allergies in your horse.
At Your Service: Seizure Service Dogs Impact Owners’ Lives, Seizure response and seizure alert dogs are uniquely capable of assisting and supporting people with epilepsy
Double Duty: Canine Service Champions, Theresa Musi-Brantly's decorated world champion disc dogs perform "life-changing" service destecting seizures
Feeding Donkeys and Mules, Donkeys and mules are super efficient animals when it comes to feeding. Learn what to feed and what to avoid. An equine nutritionist provides recommendations.
Supporting The Equine Joint: What, Why, Who, When and How, Efforts to keep joints healthy, sound and functioning are at the forefront of the care and management of every horse.
Precious Cargo: Nutritional Advice For Broodmares, Ensuring that the broodmare is nourished for success prior to breeding, during gestation and after foaling.
Tori Colvin: The Natural Hunter Jumper Rider, Talent, hard work and a positive attitude catapulted her into being a household name in the hunter jumper world.
Carol Rose of Carol Rose Quarter Horses: The Titan, A talk with this legendary horsewoman on her life, legacy and her famed Stallion Shining Spark’s place in her heart.
Feeding Young Horses: How Platinum Helps Growing Horses, Providing daily support ensures the diet is balanced and dense with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and more.
Fabulous Bloodlines: A Look at Nichols Quarter Horses, How Nichols Quarter Horses got their start and their phenomenal stallion Frenchmans Fabulous.
World Champion Barrel Racer Hailey Kinsel and Sister, Legends in the Making: Kinsel and her gritty palomino mare have taken the world by storm; watch history unfold.
Battleground: Laminitis — A Devastating Disease Stat, How skilled veterinarians and farriers are propelling the prevention and treatment of laminitis forward for the horse.
When Disaster Strikes: Managing Horses Amid Emergencies, When Mother Nature is at her worst, will you and your horses be prepared for an emergency evacuation?.
An Elite Group: The Dressage Foundation's Century Club, The Century Club recognizes dressage horse and rider pairs whose combined ages total 100 years or more.
Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady: Sarah Dawson's Big Win, A closer look at the newly-crowned National Reined Cow Horse Association’s Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion.
Mayday! Troubleshooting Common Hoof Issues, Top farriers weigh in on concerns affecting the equine foot.
From the Ground Up: Supporting Healthy Hooves with Nutrition, Top dietary factors for strong, healthy equine feet, ingredients to help and top farriers weigh in on common issues.
Lionheart: The Path to Lauren Kieffer Eventing’s Success, A closer look at Lauren Nicholson’s journey from being a horse-obsessed child to the top American eventer.
Top 10 Summer Horse Health Tips, Support Your Horse During the Hot Summer Months. Rising temperatures also mean an increase in risk for heat-related stress and health issues.
Flying High: Disc Dogs and Their Handlers at the Top of the Sport, Top Canine Disc handlers share a love for the sport and the incredibly athletic dogs that make it all possible.
Understanding Ulcers: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, A look at potential causes, treatments, performance implications and preventive measures that can help.
Enigma: Kissing Spines in Horses, Equine veterinary medicine has evolved its definition, diagnostics, treatment protocols and rehabilitation techniques.
Pritchard Hill Pulls Carleton Brooks Out of Retirement, Balmoral helped develop the incredibly-talented gelding, allowing him to truly shine with Brooks in the saddle.
Go Ask Sally: Nourishing Eventing Horses, Head Groom For Lauren Kieffer Eventing Voted Best In The Business.
Platinum Summit: Elevating the New Frontier of Medicine, Advancing a more predictive, preventive and personalized approach to equine — and human — health.
For The Win: Behind the Scenes, Castle Hill Farm Groom Plays Key Role, Lee McKeever has played a pivotal role in every step of McLain Ward’s decorated professional career
Big, Little Fats: Omega-3s, The benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids & your horse.
A Long Time Coming, Rhen Richard's first NFR experience after 11 years of trying to get there
A Horsewoman's Perspective: Building a Champion to Last, Leading dressage rider Laura Graves is hands-on, educated and involved in every decision about her horses’ care
Hay is For Horses, A Look at the Differences in Long-Stem vs. Short-Stem Forage
Cannon Quarter Horses: Shaping Greatness, Michelle Cannon's Texas-based breeding program turns out champions with heart, drive and durability
Connectivity: Tendon & Ligament Injuries in the Horse, Leading veterinarians are advancing the science of maintaining and healing tendons and ligaments in the horse
Nourishing the Senior Horse as Digestive Processes Change, Dietary adjustments that maximize digestive efficiency and support fiber digestion will help a senior horse
Long Live Seniors, M.Y., The Super Senior Horse; Joining Our Family, His Role & How We Feed Him
Mini Therapy Horses: Small But Mighty, Victoria Nodiff-Netanel's mini therapy horses give back in larger-than-life fashion at children's and veteran's hospitals
Platinum Longevity Supports Performance & Recovery, Available in powder and paste, this formula utilizes resveratrol analogue, antioxidants and curcumin
A Time for Everything: Isaac Diaz Reflects on Rodeoing, PRCA saddle bronc rider pens story on rodeoing, injury, family and where he sees himself in years to come.
Summer Support, Seasonal Support to Keep Your Horse Healthy in the Heat & During Travel
The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Search Dog Team's Elite Unit, This California-based team has evolved into one of the nation’s top units, saving lives with incredible skill and dedication
Managing Common Muscle Disorders in Horses, Management procedures and specific dietary interventions can help reduce the severity and the frequency of episodes
Dogfight: WWII Pilot, Decorated World War II Hero Jim Kunkle Reflects on Service, Longevity and a Lifetime of Adventure in the Skies
On the Rise: The Next Generation of Equestrian Powerhouses, Dreams are big and the future is bright for members of the elite Platinum Performance® Youth Ambassador Team
The Pursuit of Happiness: Rae-Dawn Arabians' Success, Captivated by the allure of the Arabian, Murray and Shirley Popplewell turn a hobby into an international business
Cross-Pollination of the Arts, Dressage isn’t just for dressage horses. Elite trainers help other disciplines reach new levels
Sugar Rush, The rise of metabolic conditions and the subsequent threat to equine health
LRK3DE: Eventing’s Elite Equine Showdown, Demanding test of physical stamina and mental acuity, Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event now has CCI5*-L status
The Skinny on Weight Gain for Horses, Genetics play a large role in a horse's metabolic rate, but optimizing forage may also be significant. Learn about feeding hard keepers
Trevor Brazile: One Last Fight, The 24-Time PRCA World Champion cowboy tells the story of his last National Finals Rodeo ever
Headshaking Horses, Understanding & Managing Horses That Suffer From Headshaking
Prescription: Veterinary-Directed Rehab, This Highly-Specialized Field is Returning Injured Equine Athletes to the Highest Levels of Competition
Support For Sires: All Hail the King, Open Me A Corona's Tale of Racing Royalty & Reproductive Redemption with Therapeutic Nutrition
Feeding for Fertility: Platinum Potency®, Nutrition Plays a Pivotal Role in Fertility and Subsequently Reproduction; Giving Stallions Every Advantage
Feeding the Hard Keeper, Helping Your Horse Gain Weight
Ingredients for Strong, Healthy Hooves, 6 Key Nutrients for Hoof Health
Nutrition for Horses' Skin & Coat Health, Give Your Horse a Variety of Nutrients for a High-Gloss Coat.
Scoring Your Horse’s Body Condition Score to Achieve Equine Health & Performance Goals
Platinum Podcasts provide inspiring stories and interviews on the latest advancements in equine health and treatments. You’ll hear from elite competitors, innovative researchers and the veterinarians that devote their lives to horses and the humans that love them.
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