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Hardin Wins $20,000 Grand Prix on Platinum’s Pedro

Santa Ynez Valley, California, March 24, 2010—Platinum Performance (http://www.platinumperformance.com) team member, Kristin Hardin wins $20,000 Scottsdale Spring Festival Grand Prix riding Platinum’s Pedro on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Hardin claimed victory in the premiere class of the Arizona show, a 1.4 meter jumper class, on her aptly-named 19-year-old gelding Platinum’s Pedro. Although she is no stranger to winning, the accomplished hunter/jumper trainer and competitor doesn’t take it for granted.

“It’s very rewarding to win. I feel very happy for my horse that he gets the accolades he deserves. It’s a great feeling to have him do that well at his age,” said Hardin.

Hardin purchased “Pedro” nine years ago as a horse with the classic underdog story. He had literally been around the world and didn’t have the best reputation. She changed his feeding program, and then his name to Platinum’s Pedro, just knowing that she could make a star out of him. And, that she did; he has proved himself with a nearly perfect show record and lifetime earnings of almost $75,000.

She attributes her success to good care and a consistent training program. She explained that Platinum’s Pedro doesn’t go on any medications; he just eats his Platinum.

“He’s always healthy, sound and fit. He doesn’t feel like an old horse,” said Hardin. “I really appreciate Platinum Performance and everything it’s done for me and all my horses.”

Hardin is a 31-time national champion in Arabian hunter/jumper and sport horse division and a five-time world champion in the American Paint Horse Association hunter/jumper division.

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Sandy Collier’s success is numerous, and is a result of her hard work and dedication. Her integrity and positive attitude has made her into the respected horse trainer that she is today. Listen to why Sandy chooses Platinum Performance for her horses!

Congratulations to Zane Davis on his 2009 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Championship on Reymanator. Zane was leading the pack during the preliminaries and scored a 218.5 in the herd work and a 214 in the rein work. That meant it all came down to the cow work. The crowd held their breath as Zane was last to go and scored a 220 in the cow work, taking the win. Splitting second, was Boyd Rice and Picka Patcha Pepto and Todd Crawford and Shiners Nickel, with identical scores of 446.5. We would like to congratulate all of the 2009 Snaffle Bit Futurity Contestants on their successes.

Co-Champions and Platinum clients Boyd Rice and Todd Crawford are pictured above.

“Dundee” is a 9 yr old AQHA World qualifier in working cowhorse. Have yet to find a cow in Texas that can out run him. Trained by Robbie Boyce.

Robert James- Bryan, TX

Few sporting events capture the attention and respect among devotees as does the National Reined Cow Horse Association’s Snaffle Bit Futurity. Here at Platinum we are proud to celebrate our 8th year as Corporate Partners and the Official Nutritional Supplement of the NRCHA! If you happen to be at the show we invite you to stop by the Platinum Performance booth located on the concourse to chat with Platinum Advisors Heather and Sarah about YOUR horse.

We wish all of the contestants Good Luck!Visit our blog regularly for updates from the show.

Platinum client Boyd Rice takes NCHA Super Spectacular win on Third Cutting. Boyd marked a 228.5 for a half-point win over Dont Look Twice, ridden by Phil Rapp in the Open Division of the NCHA Derby. Third Cutting is a son of Boonlight Dancer owned by Carl and Shawnea Smith of Jacksboro, Texas. We want to Congratulate Boyd and Third Cutting on their spectacular win!

Before I met Nicki, she was described to me as a rider that “rides more beautifully than anyone else”.  But, as a junior, she was given the nickname “Catch Riding Kid” for her ability to compete on horses she had never ridden and win. That’s a pretty good combination of assets.

Nicki has competed in the US, Mexico, Canada, and Europe with major wins and placings, culminating in 27 career Grand-Prix victories thus far.  The best part , though, is that she is a tremendously nice, sincere person.  Catch the video below where she talks about growing up in the competitive horse industry.

Actually, Boyd has been a Platinum Performance Client for several years. But, recently, he was formally asked to be part of the Team.  He has been on a string of successes for the past several years that would rival any Cutter or Reined Cowhorse trainer out there, including a winning run at the 2009 NCHA Super Stakes that many people are calling the best cutting run they have ever seen.   Boyd,we are proud to have you on the team and looking forward to helping you keep your horses ready for competition!

Olympians Darren Chiacchia and Gina Miles took time to sign autographs at the ROLEX 3 day event in Lexington, KY