Platinum Colic Coverage® Program Requirements
Platinum Colic Coverage® is a complimentary program that reimburses you for the cost of colic surgery up to $10,000. Taking advantage of this program is easy. Simply enroll your horse, place a qualifying order and keep your horse up to date on the annual wellness requirements.
Fast Facts About the Program
- 1. Horses are eligible at 5 months old and fully weaned
- 2. No upper age limit for horses
- 3. Covers all types of colic surgery
- 4. Compatible with equine insurance
- 5. Formulas available in buckets or Platinum PAKS
Get Started in Three Easy Steps:
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Order & Auto-Ship
After enrolling your horse, purchase Platinum Colic Coverage® qualifying formulas from Platinum Performance in buckets or Platinum PAKS® and place on an automatic shipment cycle with auto-ship. Your order will ship upon acceptance into Platinum Colic Coverage® and coverage will begin 28 days after your first shipment.
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Maintain
To maintain your coverage, be sure to feed your supplements daily and participate in an Annual Veterinary Directed Wellness Program that includes a wellness exam, dental exam, vaccination, fecal egg count test and deworming.
Eligibility Requirements
Horses may not be eligible if they have:
- Undergone ANY previous abdominal surgery
- Had a history of chronic colic (3 episodes in any 12 month period)
- Had a veterinary-attended episode of colic in the previous 12 months (regardless of whether the veterinarian treated the horse or not)
What are the Nutritional Requirements?
Platinum Colic Coverage® allows you to individualize the nutritional support that is right for your horse with a variety of eligible formulas. The level of coverage can be either $8,000 or $10,000 per horse depending on the supplements you choose. Platinum Colic Coverage® qualifying formulas can come in Platinum PAKs® or buckets and must be placed on an auto-ship cycle. To maintain your coverage it’s important that you feed your supplements daily. Your horse will remain eligible for Platinum Colic Coverage® as long as you don't delay your shipments more than 7 days per shipment and a total of more than 21 days in a 12-month period.
What Are the Wellness Requirements?
In addition to an Annual Wellness Exam and recommended follow up care, complete the following dental care, vaccinations and deworming:
Deworming
Participate in a veterinary-directed deworming program (including 1 fecal egg count and 1 deworming per year).
Vaccinations
Participate in an equine vaccination program administered by a veterinarian (per AAEP guidelines).
Dental Exam
Obtain an annual dental exam from a veterinarian.
What Are the Program Dosing Requirements?
Platinum Colic Coverage® Supplement Dosage Guide
All horses between 750-1600lbs must be fed 2 scoops of Platinum Performance Equine, Platinum Performance CJ or Platinum Performance GI to meet program requirements.
| Weight of Horse | $8,000 Coverage Level | $10,000 Coverage Level |
|---|---|---|
| < 350 lbs |
.5 scoop Platinum Performance® Equine ----- OR ----- .5 scoop Platinum Performance® CJ |
.5 scoop Platinum Performance GI ----- OR ----- ← Add ONE of these to $8,000 Level: .5 scoop Platinum Balance or .5 scoop Platinum Gastric Support |
| 350-749 lbs |
1 scoop Platinum Performance® Equine ----- OR ----- 1 scoop Platinum Performance® CJ |
1 scoop Platinum Performance GI ----- OR ----- or 1 scoop Platinum Gastric Support |
| 750-1249 lbs |
2 scoops Platinum Performance Equine ----- OR ----- 2 scoops Platinum Performance CJ |
2 scoops Platinum Performance GI ----- OR ----- ← Add ONE of these to $8,000 Level: 2 scoops Platinum Balance or 1 scoop Platinum Gastric Support |
| 1250-1599 lbs |
2 scoops Platinum Performance Equine ----- OR ----- 2 scoops Platinum Performance CJ |
2 scoops Platinum Performance GI ----- OR ----- ← Add ONE of these to $8,000 Level: 2 scoops Platinum Balance or 1 scoop Platinum Gastric Support |
| ≥ 1600 lbs |
3 scoops Platinum Performance Equine ----- OR ----- 3 scoops Platinum Performance CJ |
3 scoops Platinum Performance GI ----- OR ----- ← Add ONE of these to $8,000 Level: 3 scoops Platinum Balance or 1.5 scoop Platinum Gastric Support |
