Archive for August, 2009

Cara Tozour and “Luzern”

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Luzer

Luzern is a 16 yr KWPN. In 2008 we were the USDF KWPN Open 2nd Level All Breed Champion and 15th USDF HOY 2nd level. Luzern is on Platinum Performance 2x a day. When I purchased him 3 yrs ago he required some joint maintainance. Since being on Platinum he is stronger and healthier than ever. Thank you!

Cara Tozour- Woobine, NJ

Susan Fillmore and “Perty”

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Perty-the-magnificent

My horse, Perty, is a 10 year old Spotted Saddle Horse. I’ve had her two years and started her on Platinum Performance about a year ago. She doesn’t have any arthritis or joint issues, so I am using it preventatively. She is such a wonderful horse and I want to be able to trail ride here in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina for many years to come. Thank you.

Susan Fillmore- Clyde, NC

Sharon Irvin and “Dundee”

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Dundee

Dundee and I have been together for 34 of his 38 years, Its been a long love affair for sure. I cannot say enough about Platinum Performance and what it has done for him, the vet is always amazed at his health, I tell everyone with horses about PPE and when they see Dundee they are sold!

Sharon Irvin- Folsom, LA

Catherine Grimes and “Mystiko, Song and EJ”

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Mystiko, Song, EJ

I have three wonderful Arabians. Their names are Mystiko, Song and EJ. I have had then 8, 7, and 5 years respectively. Although Song is retired from endurance riding, the other two are actively participating in the sport. All three love their ‘jobs’ and eagerly run down the trail jumping all obstacles in their paths. They come when they are called, especially when they know that they’re going to get their grain and Platinum. In fact, they are so spoiled as they know they’ll get a Platinum bar when we’ve been riding for several hours. Now they think that all food in wrappers is Platinum bar.

Catherine Grimes- Castle Rock, CO

Sandy McCollum and “Flames Maestro”

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

Flames Maestro

I have a purebred Arabian colt who was born on April 28th, 2008 to a maiden mare. His name is Flames Maestro. His mother rejected him and actually tried to kill him. I had to lease a nurse mare to raise him for the first 6 months of his life. At 3 months, he was having his feet trimmed for the first time. The nursemare became nervous and communicated it to the colt. He reared and fell, breaking his right rear femur. This was my very first breeding, and I thought it was going to end that very day. But, my vet suggested we call Purdue University and see what they thought his chances were. Because of his small size and age, they felt he had a chance to make it. They did surgery and placed plates on either side of the bone to support it while it regrew. Actually, the plates (and 16 screws) will stay in there forever. The past year has been a long road to recovery, but thanks to his strength of will and help from a number of caring people, he’s has survived and thrived. He will begin halter training next month and I’m going to show him for the very first time in September. He is descended from champions. No matter how he does in the show ring, however, he’s already a champion to me. After his surgery, I started him on Osteon and he’s been on it ever since. Now that his bone’s healed, I’m thinking about switching him to Platinum Performance. I’m trying my hand at breeding again. If successful, I will start the foal on your products as soon as possible to ensure his/her health!

Sandy McCollum- Fishers, IN

Rosanna Freeman and “ChrisMiss”

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

ChrisMiss

I have the most amazing horse. I ride with the Ohio Top Hands Rodeo Drill Team. My ChrisMiss is a favorite also at nursing homes and theraputic riding centers. She is truely is a Platinum Horse, with her Health Beauty and Disposition.

Rosanna Freeman- Akron, OH

Lynne Gilbert and “Mercuric”

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Mercuric

Mercuric, a 9 year old Arabian gelding began his endurance career last year after a shaky start. Thought to be a problem horse who was untrainable, he overcame many emotional issues to become a loving and capable partner. We completed the Old Dominion 100 mile ride this June in fine form and won the AHA Best Condition Award. Mercuric is on daily Platinum Performance and has not show any weight loss or stress from training and competition.

Lynne Gilbert

Sandra Griffenberg and “Starfleet”

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Starfleet

Starfleet is a 23 year old thoroughbred whom I bought off the track as a 4 year old. Over the last 19 years, she has won many ribbons for me at dressage shows, jumping shows, and fun shows. As athletic and talented as she is, my favorite activity with her is trail riding. Three years ago she was kicked by another horse, and we discovered that she had a broken patella. This injury would normally mean a death sentence, but we found a great surgeon in Arizona who gave us a positive prognosis for the outcome of the surgery to remove the broken piece of bone. His only concern was that she would need to be able to stay on her feet for at least two weeks on a tie line to allow the incision to heal. We were able to keep this amazing (more…)

Julie Divita and “Lorino”

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Lorino

Lorino is a 13 year old Hannovarian Equestrian Vaulting Horse. He was the American Vaulting Association (AVA) horse of the year in 2007. In 2008 he carried the USEF/AVA National Gold Womens Champion (picture)! He also helped to get three girls from our team qualified to participate in the World Vaulting Championship in the Czech Republic. He has been a platinum client for 5 years. All of our horses are platinum users!

Julie Divita- Emerald Hills, CA
www.woodsidevaulters.org

Michelle Dorsey and “Bertolucci”

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Bertolucci

This is my horse, Bertolucci. He is an 18 yo Dutch horse, and was on the Dutch B team. He tore his tendon 75% in Holland and the vet told the owners to put him down but they decided to give him a chance. I rehabbed him for almost 2 years. With the help of Platinum products, he is back in the show ring. Thank you, Platinum!

Michelle Dorsey- El Paso, TX

Ionelee Brogna and “Mighty Quinn”

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Quinn

My horse Mighty Quinn is an American Baskir Culry. He is a 8 going 9 year old gelding who is so smart he pretty much knows how to get away with anything and escape from everything. Mighty Quinn uses Bio Sponge because he loves oak leaves and can’t get enough of them. Unfortunately, the oak leaves also give Mighty Quinn the runs, but the Bio Sponge really helps us keep it under control.

Ionelee Brogna- Boxford, MA

Fran Bonier and “Buddy”

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Bud

My horse, Buddy (Ramar Rhea’s Bey), is a 22 year old Arab gelding. I got him at age 8 as a completely untrained ex-breeding stud. He was on his way to be put down because his previous owners thought he was too “hot” to be ridden. He is a grandson of the world champion Arab Huckleberry Bey, and I got him for $300. He and I have been together for the past 14 years, we have traveled all over North America (he and I have lived in Massachusetts/New Hampshire, Idaho, Washington State, and now Ontario), and for the past 4+ years he has been on Platinum Performance, which has helped keep him healthy and active into his senior years. He was 19 in the attached photo, but still looks just as good! He’s not a fancy show horse, but he is quite talented and has been an excellent companion. He excels in both dressage and jumping, and is a great trail horse, too. I expect he’ll also be my son, Sean Thomas’ companion when he’s ready to ride (Sean is now 16 mos old, and has gone for pony rides on Buddy already).

Fran Bonier- Elgin, Ontario