Platinum Magazine

Big, Little Fats: Omega-3s, The benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids & your horse.

Carbohydrate Confusion & The Equine Diet, Carbohydrates are a horse’s best source for energy and here’s why: fiber is a carbohydrate.

Compare Formulas for Daily Wellness, All our Wellness Formulas provide a Strong Nutritional Foundation for Total Body Health.

Digestion in Dogs: Q&A With Veterinary Experts, A look at the canine GI system, its influences and choosing the right diet and supplementation.

Does Platinum Make Horses Hot?, No, Platinum foundation formulas nourish the horse from within and don’t make your horse hot. Our formulas consist of cool calories using flaxseed.

Dog Vitamins: Everything You Need to Know, A nutrient-rich diet provides your dog with the building blocks needed to thrive.

Don’t Sweat It, Understanding Electrolytes & Ensuring Proper Hydration

Draft Horses Ideal Diet, The right nutrition with vitamins, trace minerals and Omega-3s is needed to support these large horses. Learn how to craft the ideal diet for your drafts.

Equine Metabolic Issues, Evaluating risk factors, identifying symptomology and outlining dietary strategies.

Feeding a Horse with a Metabolic Issue, Nutrition is key in supporting metabolic horses and can have a profound impact.

Feeding Frenzy: A Forage-First Approach, It's Time to Change Traditional Feeding; Forage as the Foundation, or Entirety, of the Diet is the Healthiest Choice

Feeding Donkeys and Mules, The most important thing about feeding donkeys and mules is to feed them like donkeys and mules—not horses

Feeding Donkeys and Mules vs. Horses, Diets for donkeys or mules are different than for horses. Dr. Amy McLean provides feeding and care recommendations for these beloved animals.

Feeding the Active Senior to Support Longevity, A look at the special considerations of how to feed an older equine athlete.

Feeding the Hard Keeper, Helping Your Horse Gain Weight

Feeding the Young Horse: Platinum Helps Growing Horses, Providing daily support ensures the diet is balanced and dense with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and more

Food is Medicine: The Emergence of Functional Medicine, Using food and therapeutic nutrients as medical therapy is growing in popularity and practice

Fueling the Endurance Horse to Go the Distance, Endurance is one of the most demanding disciplines with some nutritional nuances.

Hay is for Horses, Long-Stem vs. Short-Stem Forage

Horse Care: How to Attend to a New Horse, Breaking Down Equine Care From An Owner’s Perspective: Everything From Grooming, Riding and Feeding to Veterinary and Farrier Visits

How to Feed Your Pony for Optimal Health, Ponies require a different feed management program, not just a scaled-down ration.

Inflammation Implications, Chronic inflammation can contribute to various disease states; however, diet can help.

Iron Horse: Fe, The Often Misunderstood Trace Mineral Iron and Its Role in the Equine Diet

Long Live Seniors, M.Y., The Super Senior Horse; Joining Our Family, His Role & How We Feed Him

Mighty Magnesium: Why Supplementation May Help, Critical for the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system, nervous and endocrine systems and brain function.

Nature Knows Best, The Modern Diet vs. the Natural Diet and the Right Balance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Nourishing the Senior Horse as Digestive Processes Change, Dietary adjustments that maximize digestive efficiency and support fiber digestion will help a senior horse

Nutrition for Horses' Skin & Coat Health, Give Your Horse a Variety of Nutrients for a High-Gloss Coat.

Nutritional Benefits of Flaxseed for Horses

Picking the Right Puppy Food for Your New Pet, Nutritional considerations and tips for finding the most appropriate food for your dog.

Power of Protein, Beyond Body and Muscle Structure, Protein is an Integral Component of the Immune System, Necessary in Nutrient Transportation, Hormonal Synthesis and More

The Power of Vitamin E, A Deep Dive into Antioxidants, Oxidative Stress, Vitamin E Diseases, Selenium and More.

Precious Cargo: Nutritional Advice for Broodmares, Ensuring that the broodmare is nourished for success prior to breeding, during gestation and after foaling.

Simple Feeding, Supplementing Forage-Based Equine Diets.

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.

Sugar Rush, The rise of metabolic conditions and the subsequent threat to equine health.

Tips For the Picky Eater, Introducing a new formula? While most horses enjoy Platinum Performance® formulas, others may require a few days to become accustomed to the change.

Trinity: Wellness, Digestive & Joint Care, Research shows a novel combination of ingredients supports a multifaceted strategy.

Understanding a Hay Analysis: Getting to Know the Nutrients, There is value in knowing what you are feeding your horse, so you can better fill in any nutritional gaps

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.

Which Oil is Healthy for Horses, Omega-3 Differences Between Flax, Corn, Canola, Soybean and Vegetable Oil

Equine Wellness Exams: Proactive Care can Pay Off for Your Horse, Annual equine wellness exams find issues before they become major health concerns.

Avoiding 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.

Bio-Sponge® For Horses,Supporting Healthy GI Function: Using Bio-Sponge® for The Intestinal Health and Well-Being of The Horse and Foal

Colic in Horses: Top 10 Management Tips, Learn More About the Top Tips to Prevent Colic From Occurring

Equine Probiotics, Probiotics have been known for centuries to help maintain intestinal microbial balance and support digestive well-being

The Evolution of Horse Colic, Major Milestones & Game-Changing Advancements in Colic Treatment

Gut Feeling: Equine Ulcers, Dr. Amy Polkes Answers Questions on Ulcers, Their Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Horses Prone to Colic, A Holistic Approach to Support Digestive Health

Move Over Microbiota: New Research on the Gut, Yesterday’s advancement has paved the way for today’s breakthroughs in the equine GI tract.

Probiotics & Functional Nutrition, Research is Pointing at Digestive Well-Being Having Far-Reaching Implications in Significant Areas of Health

Understanding Ulcers in Horses: Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome, A look at potential causes, treatments, performance implications and preventive measures that can help

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

NFR 2023, Platinum Athletes Compete On Rodeo’s Biggest Stage

Battleground: Laminitis — A Devastating Disease State, How skilled veterinarians and farriers are propelling the prevention and treatment of laminitis forward for the horse

Equine Podiatry: “From the Ground Up” Seminar, The latest research, techniques and technology having to do with the equine hoof.

Happy Feet: The Art of Nourishing the Equine Hoof, Nutrition can be the Difference Between having the Potential for a Hoof Problem and Actually Developing One

Ingredients for Strong, Healthy Hooves, 6 Key Nutrients for Hoof Health

Mayday! Troubleshooting Common Hoof Issues, Top Farriers Weigh In On Concerns Affecting The Equine Hoof

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

Aiding Joint Longevity, Building a More Durable Athlete Starts With the Joint

Build and Maintain Your Horse’s Core Fitness, Your horse’s vital center is key for optimal strength, stability and performance.

Canine Mobility: Factors Affecting a Dog's Ability to Move, How top veterinarians work to prevent, treat and rehabilitate those conditions and injuries.

Connectivity: Tendon & Ligament Injuries in the Horse, Leading veterinarians are advancing the science of maintaining and healing tendons and ligaments in the horse.

Equine Joint Treatment, Groundbreaking Advancements and Therapies of the Future

In Motion: Choosing the Right Joint Support, Top-Level Competitor, Treasured Senior Horse or Broodmare, Joint Conditions are All Too Often a Reality in the Equine World

Managing Common Muscle Disorders in Horses, Management procedures and specific dietary interventions can help reduce the severity and the frequency of episodes

Platinum Longevity Supports Performance & Recovery, Available in powder and paste, this formula utilizes resveratrol analogue, antioxidants and curcumin

Prescription: Veterinary-Directed Rehab, This Highly-Specialized Field is Returning Injured Equine Athletes to the Highest Levels of Competition

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

Tendon Time: Equine Soft Tissue Injuries, How the three phases of soft tissue injuries contribute to healing potential.

The Science of Sport, The Evolution of How We Treat, Condition & Feed the Competitive Athlete

Breeding Season Prep, How Good Nutrition Can Help Ensure Conception of a Healthy Foal.

Equine Reproductive Health at the Cellular Level, Nutrition to support a successful breeding season: stallions, broodmares and foals.

Feeding for Fertility: Platinum Potency®, Nutrition Plays a Pivotal Role in Fertility and Subsequently Reproduction; Giving Stallions Every Advantage.

Nutrition Impacts Reproductive Success, New research shows targeted nutrients affect oocyte metabolism in aged mares.

On the Front Lines of Life, Equine Reproduction From Theriogenologists Doctors Carnevale, Varner, Scoggin & Hatzel

Operation Legacy: Breeding Season Support, Management and dietary considerations throughout all stages of reproduction.

Recipient Mares: Nutrition to Support Embryo Transfer, Focus on the recipient mare to maximize a foal’s genetic potential.

Support For Sires: All Hail the King, Open Me A Corona's Tale of Racing Royalty & Reproductive Redemption with Therapeutic Nutrition.

To Everything There is a Season, Weaning Season, What to Expect and How to Provide the Nutritional Support Your Mare and Foal Need

Too Hot to Handle: Mares in Heat, Mares have heart, are special and have hormone-related opinions at times.

Allergic Response, Skin & Respiratory Allergies

Assessing Allergies: It’s Complicated, Allergy testing can narrow the search while the process of elimination offers a diagnosis.

Beyond the Blood: Exploring Equine Anemia, Causes, considerations for prevention and addressing horses with equine anemia.

Contracted Tendons in Foals: Crooked Legs, With early detection and meticulous management, this condition can be treated.

Dealing with Anhidrosis, Supplementing to Support Healthy Sweating

Dealing with Cribbing: An Age-Old Nuisance, Is it bad behavior or something below the surface causing horses to gnaw on their fencing?

EIPH: Managing Bleeders, An Inside Look at Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, aka Bleeders

Enigma: Kissing Spines in Horses, Equine veterinary medicine has evolved its definition, diagnostics, treatment protocols and rehabilitation techniques

Equine Cervical Spine: Its Critical Role, Clinical advancements are helping veterinarians deal with issues affecting the neck.

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1), Understand how it’s spread and signs to watch for if your horse has a potential exposure to EHV-1

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1): Going Viral, Learning from 2022, experts are refining how veterinarians and riders can respond to future Equine Herpesvirus outbreaks.

Equine Lameness Exams for the Layman, An equine lameness examination guide and potential treatment plan options.

Equine Sarcoids: Causes & Management, A look at the potential cause, transmission and treatment considerations of this condition.

The Evolution of EPM and a Look at How It Occurs, The evolution, treatment and prevention of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis.

Genetics and the Future of Precision Medicine, The role genes play in disease and how environment and diet impact gene expression.

Headshaking in Horses, A closer look at Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking, recent advancements and practical advice for management.

Headshaking Horses, Understanding & Managing Horses That Suffer From Headshaking

Heart to Heart: Cardiac Health in Horses, Dr. Amy Polkes discusses conditions affecting the equine heart and their impact.

Horse Doctors: Talented, Dedicated and Passionate, The equine veterinarians who treat and heal the horses we love each and every day.

How To Support Your Horses Through Summer, Keep your horse cool while riding, encourage hydration and must-haves for summer.

Introducing Platinum Renew^®: For Equine Athlete Recovery, A Formula to Help the Equine Athlete Recover After Performance; Read Findings From a Recent Feeding Trial

Let Health Shine, Preparing Horses for Sales from the Inside Out

Let’s Just Calm Down, Ingredients to Support Quiet Behavior During Stressful Events

Lyme Disease in Horses: An Absolute Wildcard, While early treatment is key, this tick-borne disorder is difficult to diagnosis.

Managing Colitis: Early Intervention is Key, Understanding and prevention has improved, and more horses are coming home to recover.

Moon Blindness in Horses: Equine Recurrent Uveitis, How this far-reaching and historically problematic condition affects horses.

Multimodality Imaging for Horses: A Tool for Better Results, Imaging technologies utilized in tandem provide veterinarians a much clearer picture.

Navicular Syndrome: A Better Understanding, Exploring causes, treatments and mechanics with an equine veterinarian and farrier.

Pigeon Fever: What You Need to Know, Not to be taken lightly, this debilitating infection must be detected and treated early on.

Preparing for Allergy Season, Targeted supplementation can significantly impact the equine allergic response.

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.

Safeguarding the Spine Through a Strong Topline, A well-conditioned and well-nurtured topline requires conditioning and nourishment.

Shiny Horses: Unlocking the Secrets to a Lustrous Coat, Proper nutrition, grooming, environment and overall health all contribute to a shiny coat.

Sleep Deprivation and Narcolepsy in the Horse, Exploring the multifaceted world of sleep and its impact on health and performance.

Summer Safety: Horse Care in the Heat, How to cool a hot horse, ensuring proper hydration and knowing equine vital basics.

Summer Support, Seasonal Support to Keep Your Horse Healthy in the Heat & During Travel

Supplementing for Summer Success, Resources are available to help you support your horse during this time of year.

Support for Sweet Itch in Horses: How Nutrition Can Help, Dietary management, including therapeutic nutrients, may provide support against seasonal allergies in your horse.

Top 10 Summer Health Tips, Rising temperatures also mean an increase in risk for heat-related stress and health issues.

Winter Health Tips: Use the Five Ws, Keep in mind weight, water, wind, weather and wellness when helping to prepare for the cooler months.

Winterizing: Preparations for a Healthy Winter, How to avoid cold-weather pitfalls and some helpful caregiver intervention for a happy winter.

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?

Scoring Your Horse’s Body Condition Score to Achieve Equine Health & Performance Goals

A Companion with a Cause, A Celiac Disease Service Dog 'Heralds' Life Change for Veterinary Student; The Process of Finding and Training Him

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

A Long Time Coming, Rhen Richard's first NFR experience after 11 years of trying to get there

A Rancher’s Best Friend: The Working Cow Dog, Loyal and Trustworthy, They Have a Passion for Working Cattle; It’s in Their Blood.

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

Behind the Scenes at Teague Stables, Wiggle It JiggleIt Owner George Teague, Jr. Discusses Setting the Pace for the Harness Horse of the Year

Cannon Quarter Horses: Shaping Greatness, Michelle Cannon's Texas-based breeding program turns out champions with heart, drive and durability

Captain America: Olympian McLain Ward, Leading U.S. Show Jumping for decades, he is the embodiment of hard work paying off.

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

Cowboy Man: Lyle Lovett on Horses and Life, Award-winning recording artist showcases his beloved reining stallion Smart and Shiney.

Cross-Pollination of the Arts, Dressage isn’t just for dressage horses. Elite trainers help other disciplines reach new levels

Dazzling from the Driver's Seat, Stefanie Putnam's Inspiring Story of Finding Carriage Driving & Earning Fifth Place at the Para-World Championships

Dogfight: WWII Pilot, Decorated World War II Hero Jim Kunkle Reflects on Service, Longevity and a Lifetime of Adventure in the Skies

Double Duty: Canine Service Champions, Theresa Musi-Brantly's Decorated World Champion Disc Dogs Perform “Life Changing” Service Detecting Seizures.

Down The Alley With Hailey Kinsel, Legends in the Making: Kinsel and her gritty palomino mare have taken the world by storm; watch history unfold.

Dr. G Marvin Beeman: The Time of His Life, Since starting his career in 1957, this equine veterinary medicine pillar is still at it.

Dr. Troy Herthel Carries on a Legacy of Innovation, Following in his legendary father’s footsteps at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center.

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.

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.

Equestrian Olympic Dreams, Platinum Equestrian Athletes Add to Medal Count for Team USA in Tokyo.

Erin Taormino: NRCHA’S World’s Greatest Horseman®, She’s the first woman to win the NRCHA’s World’s Greatest Horseman® Competition.

Eventing Star: Caroline Pamukcu, This self-made 2024 Olympian shares about her passion for horses and path to the top.

Fabulous Bloodlines: A Look at Nichols Quarter Horses, How Nichols Quarter Horses got their start and their phenomenal stallion Frenchmans Fabulous.

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.

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

Game On: Karen Polle Shares Her Secrets, This International Grand Prix hero shares pre- and post-performance routines.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Survival Story of Sheza Shinette & The Cow Horse History That Followed at Holy Cow Performance Horses

Go Ask Sally: Nourishing Eventing Horses, Sally Robertson, Head Groom For Lauren Kieffer Eventing Voted Best in The Business

Hailey Kinsel: Timing is Everything, Learn how to condition and care for a barrel horse with world champion barrel racer Haley Kinsel, whose quarter horse Sister has over $2.8M in career earnings.

Heavyweight: Nuances of the Draft Breed, From breeding, working and showing, to the specifics of farriery and nutritional needs

Horses of Storybook Farm are Transforming Kids’ Lives, Harnessing the healing power of the horse, this Alabama farm helps those facing hardships.

In The Fast Lane: Barrel Racing Veterinarians, Drs. Lindsey Horner, Ricci Karkula-Warnock and Leslie Schur have shared passions.

Isaac Diaz: A Time For Everything

Karl Cook: The Journey to Olympic Success, Karl Cook’s journey to the 2024 Olympic Games to represent Team USA in Paris is a compelling narrative of dedication, meticulous planning and the unique synergy between rider and horse.

King of Hearts: Romeo and Rider Bud Lyon, This duo is capturing hearts and created an unforgettable legacy in ranch riding.

Lionheart: The Making of a 3-Day Eventing Championship Horse & Rider, A closer look at Lauren Nicholson’s journey from being a horse-obsessed child to the top American eventer

Lisa Lockhart: Her Winning Formula, A Look at What Works for Top Barrel Racer Lisa Lockhart & Her Longtime Vet Dr. Terry Swanson.

Liz Halliday-Sharp's Need for Speed, She doubled as a pro racecar driver and an international CCI5* 3-day eventer for years.

Meet Elite Endurance Rider Holly Corcoran, One of America’s best, she was the No. 1-ranked FEI endurance rider worldwide in 2020.

Meghan Gracida Hits Her Stride in Women’s Polo, This 5-goal handicap player has carved her own path as competitor, breeder and leader.

Microbiome Maestro: Dr. Canaan Whitfield, A look at his clinical work and thought-shifting research centered on the equine gut.

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

Nick Dowers and Cowboy Week, An annual gathering of master horsemen and horsewomen offers an iIntimate look at top-tier colt starting and finely tuned training techniques

Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farms, This Kentucky facility provides a dignified and healthy environment for retired racehorses.

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

Paris Olympics: Platinum Athletes, Recap and More, Elite athleticism on display against the backdrop of the Palace of Versailles.

Reined Cow Horse Great is Unstoppable, Doug Williamson has earned over $1.6 million in his career spanning more than 70 years

Rices Top the Cutting and Reined Cow Horse Realms, Boyd Rice and sons prove hard work, talent and horsemanship run deep in their genes.

Sarah Dawson's Big Win: Once, Twice, Three Times a Lady, A closer look at the newly-crowned National Reined Cow Horse Association’s Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion

Seizure Service Dogs Impact Owners’ Lives, Seizure response and seizure alert dogs are uniquely capable of assisting and supporting people with epilepsy

Serve and Protect: The SF Mounted Police, A closer look at 150 years of the San Francisco Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit.

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.

Simply Marvelous: Second-Chance Canines, Marvelous Mutts promotes pet adoption by rescuing dogs and showcasing their talents.

Sparkling-at Speed, The Harrowing Stunts and Adventurous World of Trick Riding Phenom Madison MacDonald-Thomas.

Steadfast Lisa Lockhart is Winningest Barrel Racer, After 17 consecutive trips to the WNFR, Lisa credits her success to her family and horses.

Story Time, 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.

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.

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.

The Horse that Balmoral Built, The Making of a Hunter/Jumper Champion

The Horseman, An Account from Former President Reagan's Secret Service Agent and Riding Partner

The Inaugural War Horse Challenge in Las Vegas, Combat veterans competed in their own class at the National Stock Horse Association Show.

The Legend of The Sixes, Revered Four Sixes Ranch veterinarian, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, has created a breeding program as iconic as the historic Texas ranch itself

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

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

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.

Tori Colvin: A Natural and the Hero the Hunters Needed, Talent, hard work and a positive attitude catapulted her into being a household name in the hunter jumper world.

Trevor Brazile: One Last Fight, The 24-Time PRCA World Champion cowboy tells the story of his last National Finals Rodeo ever

Trevor Brazile Goes From Rodeo to the Remuda, The King of the Cowboys tackles a new adventure in the rope horse breeding barn.

War Horses for Veterans: A Positive Impact, Combat veteran Patrick Benson Co-Founds an Organization to Heal Comrades Through Horsemanship

The Extra Mile, A Look Inside Platinum and What it Takes to Guarantee Quality in Equine Nutrition.

Platinum Summit: Elevating the New Frontier of Medicine, Advancing a more predictive, preventive and personalized approach to equine — and human — health.