My horse is a purebred arabian gelding named CA Ultimo+//(aka “Hootie”). I show him in Hunter Pleasure and he is one of the winningest Hunter horses in the country. Hootie has won 17 National Championships and numerous top ten’s. We started him on Platinum Performance in 2002 right before going to U.S. Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. Two days before we were supposed to make the trip to Louisville, Hootie came up sore on one of his tendons. My vet said that if we were very careful with him and don’t overwork him, we could probably show him. He was trained and knew his job, so basically we would just work him very lightly and take him in the show ring and hope for the best. We increased his Platinum to 2 scoops in the morning and 2 at night. We knew that at shows you could increase platinum and it also helps with the healing process of certain injuries. Well, his coat looked incredible, his soreness was minimal and he won U.S. Nationals Unanimously! I coulden’t have been more thrilled. Winning at Nationals is a dream come true, but winning unanimously is just the icing on the cake. Hootie has been on Platinum ever since and has gone on to win 16 more National Championships! Hootie will be 14 years old this year and he still looks like he’s 5. Thanks Platinum for Helping Hootie looks so incredible and being a big part of his success.
Sheryl Yochum
Tags: Arabian horse, Hunter Under Saddle, U.S. Arabian Nationals
