My horses name is Joshua. He is a 21 year old gray quarter horse. His main discipline is Calf roping, but he can be used as a goat horse and heel horse. Joshua has been on Platinum Performance since he broke his leg early in his career. With the help of Platinum, he was able to recover and is still a top notch calf horse. Joshua is pretty much like family. We have Joshua and our other horses on Platinum CJ, and will never take them off. With the help of Platinum I hope to be roping and rodeoing off Joshua at least another two years. Thank You Platinum, for letting me be able to keep all my horses in great condition!

Tanner – Raymond, Ca

I just recently reordered your products for my horses, to give to my stallion and my 2 mares who are with foals and are nursing. The difference in their coat, hooves and the way the foals are blossoming is amazing. The mares are holding their weight with ease, and my stallion looks magnificent. Wait till the dressage masters see him now! Last year at this time he was almost bay looking and he is a full blooded Friesian stallion!
Susie Solomon

“I recently competed in the Fort Collins Extreme Mustang Makeover, where I was a top ten finalist on my horse, “Oliver”. These pictures show an extreme transformation from week one to the end of the 90 days when I showed him. Out of 40 horses, he received the highest score in body conditioning! After speaking with many of the other competitors, I realized I was the only one in the competition that had their horse on your product. I believe in your product 100% after it turned this little guy into a show horse!”

- Billie Saulan

My horse Uganda, I got her when she was five and came straight from pasture. She is a Holsteiner and loves to jump. Just two year she got a suspensory in her hind right leg. My vet then told me to get a vet stem cell procedure and to put her on the Platinum Osteon to help heal her leg. Now she is doing awesome and back to jumping and she is on the Platinum Performance Equine to give her body the proper support it need with her show jumping. She has transformed so much, compare to when I first got her. Platinum Performance is working great for her.

Quinn – Coto De Caza, California

Our Platinum horse!  Giovanni is a spectacular horse and a beloved and integral part of our team.  Giovanni was the American Vaulting Association Horse of the Year.  So far he has won this award three times, in the years 2007, 2008 and 2009.

United States Vaulting Team

My horse Oliver loves his Platinum Performance. The Platinum allergy supplement helps improve his hives, and Platinum CJ keeps him energetic and beautiful in the show ring. I love my horse and he loves his Platinum!

The Falstein Family – Northern California

Bippity Boppity Boo is my 11 year old pony hunter. He is only 11.2 hh. We feed him Platinum Performance everyday to keep him performing at his best and keep his coat beautiful. He is the best pony in the world! Thank you Platinum Performance!

Sierra Conrad – Bonsall, California

We’ve had our jumper, Strawberry Shortcake aka “Rosie”, on Platinum for the past year and can really see a difference in her. We can tell that she feels better because her attitude is better. She’s also muscled up and really enjoys her job now. Thank you!

Kirsten Turner – Centennial, CO

My horse, Garth, is a 16 year old Appaloosa and I have owned him for 11 years. He is my western horse. I show him in Trail and Showmanship classes. He is very sweet and loves to please. I have him on the Platinum Performance Skin and Allergy. He gets hives in the winter. The Platinum Performance granules I give him helps with the “itchies”.

Toni Lotz - DeSoto, TX

Ziggy is a Swedish warmblood, he is a really good boy and has done even better sine we started him with Platinum, not only does he love it- but his muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments, and his whole body love it too.

Alex Bidwell - Santa Barbara, CA

Tully Mars is a 25 year old Canadian Thoroughbred gelding. Tully Is still competing today thanks to Platinum Performance products. He is on the Platinum Performance CJ and has never looked better. He is showing in the 2’6″ and 2’9″ hunters and jumpers with much success. In this picture he is jumping at the GSDHJA finals. Who knew at 25 he would be going strong!

Susan Conrad – Bonsall, California

Dreamer’s story is a unique one, where this beautiful gelding’s first place wins in the show ring help contribute to a big cause. Dreamer’s owner, Fran Burns, classifies him as a “goodwill ambassador,” who helps raise money so other Thoroughbreds like himself, will get a second chance. Fran so generously donates $10 for every blue ribbon that Dreamer brings home. This money is donated to Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue in Glenville, PA.

Dreamer started at age three off the track with a minimal skill set. Today he has gone on to successfully compete in the Hunter Division throughout MD and into PA. The funds raised from the blue ribbon donations are used to specifically pull other horses out of the kill pen at auctions.  For example, last year Angel Acres was able to obtain an absolutely gorgeous chestnut, who apparently had been a school horse, thanks to Dreamer’s donations. This horse was healthy- not old and was adopted out to a great home where he is ridden daily.

Dreamer stays healthy on his daily Platinum Performance Equine. With his busy show schedule he needs all the healthy nutrients he can get, to keep bringing home the blue ribbons. If you would like to learn more about Dustin’s Dreamer or Angel Acre Horse Haven Rescue please watch the video below and also visit: www.saveahorsenow.org.

Idlin is an 11 year old Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred Gelding. A couple years ago, the farrier trimmed him too short and he was sore. After taking x-rays, my veterinarian also determined that he has arthritic changes and a bone chip in his right hind leg from an old injury. My veterinarian recommended that I start feeding him Platinum Performance. This picture is of him and I at a recent mounted shooting competition. When we are not practicing shooting, we also enjoy long trail rides in the desert.

Katie Smith – Mesa, AZ

Check out this video of Todd Bergen as he talks about his horses!

This is my Morgan gelding Bogar Tucker. He is a 10 year gelding. We compete in endurance riding. Last year I completed a total of 1510 competitive miles with Bo and his Morgan stablemate Axle to win both national and regional awards with the American Endurance Ride Conference. Bo and I are pictured here in February 2009 at the Eastern Mojave Scenic Endurance Ride in California Idaho. Of course both horses are on Platinum Performance to compete. It keeps them health and fit. We had no pulls in our 2009 schedule. Thanks Platinum!

Cindy Bradley – Idaho

This is my horse Tucker, He’s a 10 year old Morgan/ Quarter horse cross. I got him when he was 7 years old. The only thing you could do with him when i got him was look at him. I trained him myself and after a lot of hard work, bonding, and patients he is now one of the best trail horses I’ve ever rode, he rides english and western and you can even shoot off him He was abused when he was younger so when we welcomed him to our family he had a difficult time trusting men, but now he is the first horse to greet anyone girl or boy at the gate. He is more than just another horse, he is my best friend

Samantha Lorette – Maryland, NY

My horse is a 6 year old Appaloosa named Spice It Up. She is my show partner and my best friend. She and I are working together toward to goal of an eventing career. We are learning new things every day and overcoming challenges with patience and love. Spice will never be without her Platinum Performance EQ Bars. A bucket is always in my trailer, and I feel so much better knowing that my girl is getting the supplements she needs even when we are on the go.

Kristen Emmett – Southampton, MA

My name is Cris Osborne and I am owned by a 13 year old grade quarter horse mare named Lexie. I have had her since she was 2 years old. Was suppose to be a horse for my son to ride, just kind of got kicked out into a pasture, rode off and on til she was 10 years old. I got a barrel racing bug, so thought I’d give her a try. So as a kid broke 10 year old and a 40 year old wife, we started for the bottom and took it one day at a time. We started out running 23.00 second barrels. Kept at it, lot of blood sweat and tears 3 years later, I put Lexie on the Platinum Performance CJ.  We have moved up from the bottom of the 4-5D and are now running in the bottom of the 2D. Platinum has helped my mare and I achieve a special goal. My hat is off to this wonderful suppliment. Lexie loves it and expects it in every feed bucket she gets.

Cris Osborne – Stanfield, OR

Revelation JF is the Proof of the Pudding

Tagged as one of the most successful show horses in history, English Pleasure multi-national champion Revelation JF could be described as the “proof of the pudding” for the Vicki Humphrey Training Center and Platinum Performance.

World-renowned Arabian horse trainer, Vicki Humphrey, trains and shows the 14-year-old, half-Arabian gelding, owned by Ken and Diane Hicks. With 18 national championship titles in the past 10 years, Humphrey and Revelation have proven to be a fierce team. Revelation has consistently dominated the competition with national championships in the English Pleasure 14-17 division, 18-39 division and Open division as well. Hicks’ daughter, Loren Shields rode him to all of his amateur wins. According to Humphrey, Revelation’s greatest accomplishment was in 2009 when he defeated the reigning national champion at the U.S. Nationals in the Open English Pleasure in a Five-Horse Workout. That year, he was also named USEF Horse of the Year.

Proving to be an exceptionally victorious year for the duo, Humphrey and Revelation received many prestigious awards in 2009, with a list too long to mention. Awards included Arabian Horse Times Reader’s Choice Award for Horsewoman of the year and Half-Arabian Horse of the year, respectively. Not settling for retirement yet, Revelation will get a chance to prove himself in a new class this year, as he will be shown in Harness and in the amateur division with Shields.

Revelation’s future looked promising from the beginning. His first national championship came at age four, the same year he began his career. That was also the year he was started on Platinum Performance. “He’s been on Platinum for 10 years, as the only supplement he gets,” Humphrey says. Indicative of the value she ascribes to Platinum, she proclaims that he shows with no vetting or Bute.

Humphrey attributes Revelation’s success to a variety of factors, including his innate qualities, training and health. “He’s a great minded and talented horse,” she says. She notes the aspects of being methodically trained and conditioned as being contributors, too. And, health is always top priority, as she says his success can also be credited to “having his health, feed, vetting and show schedule well managed and being on Platinum Performance.”

Located in Canton, Georgia, the Vicki Humphrey Training Center shows and trains 60 to 80 horses on average. The center also stands several stallions and operates a small breeding program of English performance prospects. Stallions include Hucks Connection V, Around of Apploz and, most recently acquired, Aftershoc.

Humphrey herself has been in business over 30 years and has garnered over 100 national titles. In 2009, she was awarded the USEF June Cronan Equestrian of Honor Trophy, an award for those excelling in under-saddle show breeds. She was also awarded Saddleseat Trainer of the Year for the ninth time.

The professionalism and longstanding success of the professional training center is facilitated through a family environment. Humphrey trains along with her daughter, Jessica Clinton, and hired trainer Ashley Roberts. Ashley’s wife, Lori Roberts, works in the office along with Humphrey’s mother, who has been the office manager for over 20 years. Another veteran at the ranch is Barn Manager Kim Victor, who has worked there for over 15 years.

Humphrey sums up what the Vicki Humphrey Training Center is all about, or what makes up more of that “pudding.” “As a team, we all enjoy the accolades in the show ring. But, our greatest pleasure comes from the accomplishments of our riders, both in and out of the ring. The self-esteem and confidence they derive from the lesson, showing process are invaluable throughout their lives.”

I started my pro rodeo gelding, VC DiggersHunkeyTonk on Platinum Performance after my vet, Dr. Brent Hague recommended it to me about a year ago. I knew that if it was something he recommended- it was worth it. Since starting Dinero on Platinum, he has placed at numerous PRCA Rodeos and big 4D races this year and he is running as tough as he ever has. I know the reason he feels good and looks good is because of the Platinum Performance! After one visit to Dr. Hague’s- he asked me what I had done to Dinero?!? He said he looks like a million bucks- better than he ever has. I had to tell him I started him on Platinum like he had recommended! I’ve also started my 3 year old futurity gelding on it too! Dinero has struggled with allergies for the past several years and we recently started him on the Allergy formula. I trust we will have the same great results with it also! Thanks Platinum for keeping Dinero running and winning!

Jana Turner - Perkins, OK

Platinum works like a “Breeze” for an Accidental Mare and her Owner

Platinum Performance client Mary Schwartz transforms an unexpected mare and realizes a lifelong dream.

Today, the mare she calls “Breeze,” is a long way away from her less-than-ideal condition a year ago. Schwartz came across, the now 6-year old Hanoverian/Thoroughbred mare, Nice Assets, in May of 2009 when she worked for sand colic at a veterinary clinic. “She was green-broke and came with a slew of bad habits, including rearing and flipping over backwards, Schwartz says. “She was about 800 pounds at the time, severely underweight for her size at 16 hands, and very sick.” Since a yearling, she had been at a training facility and the trainer said that he simply wanted rid of her.

Schwartz explains that something about the mare just called to her. Three weeks later, the trainer brought Breeze back to the clinic for her pre-purchase exam. “She passed with flying colors, even earning a comment from my usually stoic boss about her beautiful movement.” Jokingly, Schwartz says, “however, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that the intern at the time, and my close friend, thought I was crazy for buying such a horribly ratty-looking mare.”

After deciding to take a chance on the mare, Schwartz knew she had her work cut out for her in getting her back in condition. She immediately started Breeze on Platinum. Within three months, she had Breeze up by 200 pounds, not her ideal weight, but very close. “There was a noticeable difference in her appearance,” Schwartz says. “Her coat was getting slicker and she was becoming much more bright-eyed and happy. I definitely contribute that to Platinum.”

Schwartz notes that her job as a Vet’s Assistant/Vet Tech at an Equine hospital is where she was introduced to Platinum. “The owner used Platinum on all of his horses. The clinic also sold it, so I got a chance to meet with plenty of clients who used it and see many before and after horses. I was sold on it immediately,” Schwartz says.

It was a year after acquiring Breeze when Schwartz realized just how much the mare had transformed when she earned her Breed Certificate. Schwartz had been training and preparing Breeze for her breed inspection with the American Warmblood Society, to simply improve her yearling scores. “I was completely blown away when we walked away with the highest scoring horse at the entire inspection, out of mares, geldings, stallions and young stock,” Schwartz says. Only one Breed Certificate is given away per inspection, with only 20 per year, nationwide. “Breeze has absolutely been a dream horse for me in every way,” Schwartz says.” Her training has taught me so much more about horses, and it proves that any horse can surprise everyone.”

Declaring that she’s always wanted to do something with horses, Schwartz is now turning her passion into a new business venture with her mom as partner. Together, they are working on a start-up Holsteiner breeding operation in Tallahassee, Florida. Schwartz has already purchased a well-bred Holsteiner stallion prospect, Commoveo OBF. “We’ve started Altera Farms, and my dream is to end up using Breeze and some other hand-selected broodmares, along with our stallion, Commoveo, to create a very special and exciting breeding program,” Schwartz says. “We’re well on our way!”

Although Schwartz has worked with and ridden horses since she was 12-years old, a serious back problem, which has already required surgery, now prevents her from riding. “That’s why I’m going into the breeding business. I love horses and I have a knack with the foals, so it fits me perfectly,” Schwartz says. “I can do loads of groundwork training and have foals with not only wonderful parentage, but perfect manners.”

Doctor Beetle Frost aka “JD” is a one of a kind. He has blessed our lives in so many ways. He is an 11 year old AQHA gelding. JD has a personality that, in our barn, is unmatched! Five years ago if you would have asked me if he was a kids horse I would have said “Definitely not!” Now almost a year, of riding him my stepdaughter has won over $7000 on him in the barrel racing world. He was a blessing in disguise for her. Last year we learned that JD had problems with his stifles and hocks. After injections, my vet recommended that we start him on Platinum Ortho-Chon HA II. It worked! He hasn’t had to be injected in over 6 months and is doing excellent, as teh records show! He is a rodeo horse and loves what he does. I plan to do what it takes to keep him there, not only for her but for him. He’s part of the family! Check him out at www.tracequarterhorses.com

Sarah Gatwood – Hattiesburg, MS

One of my horses is Mr.E Jet, my mom, Heidi rodeoed on him for years and now he is mine! I rode him at the Sherry Cervi Youth Championship barrel race. We were Reserve Champion in both the 11 and under and the 18 and under. I then took him to the Professional Choice, in Vegas- 670 entries on Friday, we won that round. Placed on Saturday and Sunday. Finished 2nd high money winner for the weekend. I am 9 and Mr. E is 14. Mr. E has been on Platinum since an injury early in his career. I feel Platinum helps him be the winner he is. He runs hard and is hard on his body and Platinum helps him deal with all the truama to his body. Thank You, Platinum!

Payton Lopez – Moreno Valley, Ca