Nichols Quarter Horses' Formulas for Success

Recommendations from Kenny Nichols and Dale Barron's breeding program, home of Frenchmans Fabulous

“Platinum is the backbone of our health and nutrition program.” — Kenny Nichols

Nichols Quarter Horses' supplement program includes:

Buy one or all of Nichols Quarter Horses'​ recommended formulas below. Choose the product size and personalize with your horse's name.


Platinum Performance® CJ

The Equine Wellness & Performance Formula + Complete Joint

Our most potent joint support formula combines a whole-horse wellness formula with comprehensive joint support. Popular with performance horses and senior horses, Platinum Performance® CJ was developed in veterinary practice and is the only supplement of its kind to provide extensive joint support with all of the benefits of Platinum Performance® Equine to support every part of the horse from digestion, skin & coat, hooves, and more.
Recommended daily dosage for a 1,000 lb horse is 2 scoops, which is 2 servings.
Item No. EPCJG

Product Details

Developed in veterinary practice, Platinum Performance® CJ is the only supplement of its kind to combine ASU and other joint-supporting ingredients (glucosamine sulfate, MSM, cetyl myristoleate and hyaluronic acid) with a whole-horse wellness formula that supports every part of the horse. It is our most potent formula for joint support, and is popular with performance horses and senior horses because it addresses joint health from all angles.

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Components

  • Omega-3 & 6 fatty acids
  • Glucosamine, MSM, Hyaluronic Acid
  • ASU, Cetyl Myristoleate
  • Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Trace minerals
  • Mucilage, Biotin, Vitamins

Benefits

  • Advanced Joint Support
  • Athletic Performance & Recovery Support
  • Bone and Tendon Support
  • Digestive Health
  • Senior Horse Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Reproductive and Fertility Support

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Flax Seed, Flax Oil, Rice Bran, Low Lactose Whey Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Seed, Cane Molasses, Performance Minerals, Natural Vitamin E (d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate), Calcium Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Ortho-Chon® II (Glucosamine Sulfate 2KCl, Methylsulfonylmethane (OptiMSM®††), Boswellia serrata Extract, Mixed Cetyl Esters (including Cetyl Myristoleate), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)), Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) Powder, Hyaluronic Acid, Chromium Yeast, Selenium Yeast, L-Carnitine Tartrate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Citrate, Manganese Citrate, Copper Gluconate, Cobalt Chelate, L-Lysine, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Iodine Chelate, dl-Methionine, Choline Bitartrate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Biotin, Aloe Vera Concentrate, Vitamin B12, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Natural Flavor, Stevia Extract
Made fresh daily with antioxidants to help maintain freshness. No fillers added.
††OptiMSM® is a registered trademark of Bergstrom Nutrition.

Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Energy 700cal
  • Carbohydrate (min) 55g
  • Crude Protein (min) 24g
  • Crude Fat (min) 40g
  • Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) 12g
  • Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) 6g
  • Crude Fiber (max) 13g
  • Ash (min) 16g
Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Arginine (min) 1,420mg
  • Glycine (min) 1,020mg
  • Methionine (min) 340mg
  • Isoleucine (min) 760mg
  • Leucine (min) 1,105mg
  • Valine (min) 1,035mg
  • Lysine (min) 1,410mg
  • Tyrosine (min) 440mg
  • Cystine (min) 290mg
  • Glutamic Acid (Glutamine) (min) 3,785mg
  • Phenylalanine (min) 820mg
  • Threonine (min) 775mg
  • Aspartic Acid (min) 1,685mg
  • Alanine (min) 875mg
  • Histidine (min) 425mg
  • Proline (min) 735mg
Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Glucosamine Sulfate 2KCl (min) 8,820mg
  • Methylsulfonylmethane (OptiMSM®) (min) 8,200mg
  • Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) Powder (min) 2,000mg
  • Boswellia serrata Extract (min) 1,400mg
  • Total Cetylated Fatty Acids
    (including 50mg Cetyl Myristoleate per 156g) [min] 275mg
  • Hyaluronic Acid (min) 90mg
Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Calcium (min) 400mg
  • Calcium (max) 530mg
  • Phosphorus (min) 750mg
  • Sodium (min) 125mg
  • Sodium (max) 265mg
  • Magnesium (min) 450mg
  • Potassium (min) 2,000mg
  • Chloride (min) 1,450mg
  • Sulfur (min) 2,800mg
Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Copper (min) 13mg
  • Iron (min) 300mg
  • Manganese (min) 130mg
  • Silicon (min) 2,000mg
  • Zinc (min) 122mg
  • Cobalt (min) 0.6mg
  • Chromium (min) 0.3mg
  • Selenium (min) 0.8mg
  • Iodine (min) 0.5mg
Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (156g)
  • Vitamin A (min) 5,000IU
  • Vitamin D (min) 1,500IU
  • Vitamin E (min) 620IU
  • Folic Acid (min) 7.5mg
  • Thiamin (min) 6mg
  • Riboflavin (min) 10mg
  • Niacin (min) 25mg
  • Choline (min) 100mg
  • Pyridoxine (min) 20mg
  • Pantothenic Acid (min) 48mg
  • Biotin (min) 2.5mg
  • Cyanocobalamin (min) 0.03mg

Recommendation for Use:

Recommendation for Use

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Administer 2 rounded scoops (156g) daily; give 2 scoops at one daily feeding, or give 1 scoop at two daily feedings. For horses in training or competition, administer Platinum Performance® Complete Joint before and after exercise to supply essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, carbohydrates, and trace minerals to muscle cells when they need nutrition and can maximally uptake substrate for development and recovery. Servings based on the average horse weight of 1,000 lbs.

Recommended for use within 5 months of manufacture date. The 135lb size is recommended for supplementing more than four horses daily.
The number of servings is based on a serving size of 1 scoop (78g)

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Healthy Weight

A Healthy Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Healthy Weight supports skin, coat, gastric and muscle health. For horses that need to gain weight, Healthy Weight provides calories in addition to forage. It is made from flax oil, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it a healthy alternative to corn oil. The 1-gallon Healthy Weight now comes in an easy tip-to-measure container made from a material that protects the formula from degradation due to UV light. Administration of the 5-gallon Healthy Weight oil is easier with the Healthy Weight Pump, sold separately.

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Item No. EHEAL

Product Details

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Healthy Weight supports skin, coat, gastric and muscle health. For horses that need to gain weight, Healthy Weight provides calories in addition to forage. It is made from flax oil, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it a healthy alternative to corn oil. Healthy Weight is a great way to provide dense calories in the form of omega-three fatty acids in a small serving for horses that need to gain weight. For best results, combine with one of Platinum’s wellness formulas - Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI or Platinum Performance® CJ — to support comprehensive health from head to hoof.

Recommendation for Use

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Healthy Weight provides a concentrated source of omega-3 fatty acids supportive in many ways including weight gain and skin, coat, gastric and muscle health. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Replace lid after each use.

Feeding Directions for 5 Gallon Container: Feed 2oz (approximately 60 mL or 1/4 cup) once or twice daily. Can be used as a top dressing on Platinum Performance® Equine or other feeds. Serving based on average horse weight of 1000 lbs.
For 5 gallon pump, 2 Pumps = 60 mL (1/4 cup).
Recommended for use within 6 months of manufacture date.

Feeding Directions for 1 Gallon Tip to Measure Container:

The 1-gallon Healthy Weight now comes in an easy tip-to-measure container. There's no longer a need for a measuring cup to administer this omega-3 rich formula to support a horse's weight, skin, coat, gastric, and muscle health.
The recommended dose has not changed — 2oz once or twice daily.

Questions on our new Healthy Weight tip-to-measure container? Call a Platinum Advisor at 800-553-2400.

1. Tip the container until liquid fills the triangular chamber at the top of the bottle.
2. Tip the bottle back to remove overfill until desired dose is achieved using slanted measuring marks.
3. Set the bottle in an upright position, open the cap and pour to top dress on feed or supplements.

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Flaxseed Oil, d-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (source of vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (preservative)

Per 2oz Serving:
  • Calories 420 kcal
  • Crude Fat 99.9% (min)
  • Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid) 48% (min)
  • Vitamin E 400 IU (min)
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Platinum Balance®

A Daily Probiotic to Maintain Equine Digestive Health

This daily probiotic formula provides both prebiotics and probiotics to support digestion and hindgut health. This formula can be helpful in horses that have difficulty maintaining weight, are susceptible to hindgut issues, or frequently have a loose stool.
Item No. EBALP

Product Details

This daily probiotic formula provides both prebiotics (mannan oligosaccharides) and probiotics (Saccharomyces c.boulardii 1079 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1077) to support digestion and hindgut health. The prebiotics nourish the "good" bacteria in the gut, and support the digestion of fiber. The probiotics are important for maintaining proper pH levels, absorption of nutrients, feed efficiency and immune health. This formula can be helpful in horses that have difficulty maintaining weight, are susceptible to hindgut issues, or frequently have a loose stool.

Recommendation for Use

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To maintain digestive health in foals: Feed 1/2 scoop (3 g) twice daily.
To support digestion in foals with advanced needs: Feed 1 level scoop (6 g) twice daily.
To maintain digestive health in adult horses: Feed 1 level scoop (6 g) twice daily.
To support digestion in horses with advanced needs: Feed 2 level scoops (12 g) twice daily.
If necessary, mix with a small amount of 100°F water and immediately feed with an oral syringe. Serving based on the average horse weight of 1000 lbs.
Recommended for use within 6 months of manufacture date.

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product (wheat), Active Dry Yeast, Yeast Extract, L-Glutamine

Guaranteed Analysis Per 1 Scoop (6g)
  • Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation product (wheat) 2,500mg
  • Active Dry Yeast 10-40 billion cfu
  • L-Glutamine 1,000mg
  • Yeast Extract 1,000mg
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Bio-Sponge®

Supports Healthy Equine Gastrointestinal Function

Bio-Sponge® is an equine health supplement designed to help support healthy gastrointestinal function in foals and adult horses.
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Item No. EBIOP

Product Details

Bio-Sponge® is an equine health supplement designed to help support healthy gastrointestinal function in foals and adult horses. Now administration of this highly effective intestinal support formula is easy with the release of Bio-Sponge® Paste in convenient individual dose syringes.

Bio-Sponge® FAQ

What is Bio-Sponge®?

Bio-Sponge® (DTO smectite) is referred to as an organo mineral as it is comprised of organic matter and minerals.

How Does Bio-Sponge Work?

Bio-Sponge® has a large surface area and when in close proximity to positively charged ions, it binds to them and will remove them from the digestive system. It’s because of this adsorption-effect that Bio-Sponge® can help maintain gastrointestinal function and health.

How Long Does it Take Bio-Sponge® to Work?

Bio-Sponge works very quickly after administration. If there is no noticeable improvement within 7 days, it's recommended to discontinue use. If there is improvement but the intestinal disturbance hasn't resolved, continue administering Bio-Sponge until the loose stool has subsided.

How Long Can a Horse Stay on Bio-Sponge®?

Some horses consume a maintenance dose of Bio-Sponge® as part of their daily diet to maintain digestive health. For most horses Bio-Sponge® is used until the intestinal disturbance has resolved but it can be used long-term if needed.

In Which Countries is Bio-Sponge® Also Available?

Bio-Sponge® is also available in the following countries: Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and the European Union.

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Active Ingredients Per 1 Scoop (97.5 g):

  • Bentonite 97,500 mg

Recommendation for Use:

Recommendation for Use

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FOALS

Avoid Intestinal Disturbance in Newborn Foals Less Than 24 Hours Old: Administer 0.5-1.5 tablespoon scoops (4.6-13.8g) Bio-Sponge® mixed with 10-30cc water no earlier than 12 hours after the foal first nurses. Administer twice daily for 4-5 days or as directed by veterinarian.

Intestinal Disturbance: Administer 3 tablespoon scoops (27.6g) Bio-Sponge® mixed with 30cc water 2-3 times daily no earlier than 6 hours after foal first nurses or as directed by veterinarian. Discontinue use 1 day after intestinal disturbance resolves.*

ADULT HORSES (Based on 1,000 lb horse)
Intestinal Disturbance: Administer 1 four ounce scoop (97.5g) Bio-Sponge® twice daily or as directed by veterinarian.*

Bio-Sponge Powder is recommended for use within 36 months and Bio-Sponge Paste is recommended for use within 24 months of manufacture date.

Warnings:
*Discontinue if there is no noticeable improvement after 7 days of use.

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Platinum Potency®

A Potent Antioxidant and Omega-3 Formula for Breeding Stallions

Platinum Potency® is designed for breeding stallions that have a less than desired viable sperm count, or less than normal motility. This antioxidant and omega-3 fatty acid formula contains a powerful blend of fat and water-soluble antioxidants, and DHA, to help protect sperm from the damaging effects of free radicals.

Item No. EPOTP

Product Details

Platinum Potency® is designed for breeding stallions that have a less than desired viable sperm count, or less than normal motility. This antioxidant and omega-3 fatty acid formula contains a powerful blend of fat and water-soluble antioxidants, and DHA, to help protect sperm from the damaging effects of free radicals. This formula is also available as Platinum Potency® paste, with the paste providing approximately ten times more DHA than the powder.

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate), Algal Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA)

Active Ingredients Per 2 Scoops (14,000mg)

  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 4,800mg
  • Natural Vitamin E (d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 1,300IU
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) 2,000mg
  • Algal Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* 470mg

*Platinum Potency® contains a minute amount of rosemary extract to help naturally stabilize and preserve the essential omega-3 fatty acids (Algal Omega-3 DHA) found in the in the formula. Some rosemary extracts have been shown to contain camphor, a substance banned by several regulatory agencies for use in competing horses. The DHA flake stabilized with rosemary extract used in Platinum Potency® is tested prior to use to confirm there are no detectable levels of camphor (<.01%).

Recommendation for Use:

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Administer 2 level tablespoons (14,000 mg) twice daily. Servings based on average horse weight of 1000 lbs.
Recommended for use within 9 months of manufacture date.

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Platinum Skin & Allergy

Helps Maintain Normal Equine Histamine Levels

Platinum Skin & Allergy is a potent formula that may be helpful in horses with seasonal allergies. Allergies can appear both in the skin as well as the respiratory airways in horses generally from exposure to allergens like mold, spores and insect bites. Platinum Skin & Allergy formula works by helping to maintain a healthy immune system and providing ingredients like quercetin, a naturally-occurring antioxidant, to maintain healthy histamine levels.

Item No. ESKIP

Product Details

Platinum Skin & Allergy is a potent formula that may be helpful in horses with seasonal allergies. Allergies can appear both in the skin as well as the respiratory airways in horses generally from exposure to allergens like mold, spores and insect bites. Platinum Skin & Allergy formula works by helping to maintain a healthy immune system and providing ingredients like quercetin, a naturally-occurring antioxidant, to maintain healthy histamine levels.

Platinum Skin & Allergy works best when given in combination with one of our foundation formulas such as Platinum Performance® Equine. For picky eaters, sprinkle less than the full dose during meal time, gradually allowing your horse to get used to the smell and taste. It might also be helpful to mix a small amount of water so the supplement sticks to your horse’s feed better and doesn’t sift to the bottom of the ration. If your horse doesn’t eat it right away, don’t be discouraged— it may take a few days for your horse to become comfortable with the change.

Ingredients & Product Analysis

Algal Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Quercetin

Active Ingredients Per 1 Scoop (3,200mg)

  • Algal Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* 510mg
  • Quercetin 105mg

*Platinum Equine Skin & Allergy contains a minute amount of rosemary extract to help naturally stabilize and preserve the omega-3 fatty acids (Algal Omega-3 DHA) found in the formula. Some rosemary extracts have been shown to contain camphor, a substance banned by several regulatory agencies for use in competing horses. The DHA flake stabilized with rosemary extract used in Platinum Skin & Allergy is tested prior to use to confirm there are no detectable levels of camphor (<.01%).

Recommendation for Use:

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Administer 1 heaping teaspoon (3,200mg) twice daily. Servings based on average horse weight of 1000 lbs.
Recommended for use within 9 months of manufacture date.

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