Platinum Performance® Podcast

 USEA Rider of the Year and U.S. Olympic Team member, Liz Halliday-Sharp, discusses her love of fast sports, memorable horses, tips for mental strength and motivation, and how she is preparing for the 2022 Land Rover Kentucky 3-Day Event and beyond.

Is our fate predetermined by our genetics? It turns out that the study of genetics has evolved considerably in both humans and horses, showing us what role genes really play in disease, how environment and diet impact gene expression and why our genes may be the golden ticket into the realm of precision medicine. Here, celebrated veterinarian and genetics expert, Dr. Carrie Finno, discusses advancements in the study and application of genetics in humans and horses.

Get to know the endlessly talented Chris and Sarah Dawson who have together taken the reined cow horse world by storm. Hear first hand about major victories, their celebrated mare Selvarey, and what’s next for the Dawson duo.

Join Drs. Bryan Waldridge and Rodney Belgrave as they discuss the pathophysiology of Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), the evolution of the condition, clinical signs, preventive strategies and treatment protocols for more successful outcomes.

An inside look at one of the horse industry’s premiere events and how The Road to the Horse shines a bright light on the raw talent and deep passion behind these ultimate horsemen and women.

From biosecurity to strategies for treatment and prevention, hear the latest details on the current EHV-1 outbreak and the condition itself. Learn from an expert roundtable of veterinarians including Dr. Steve Reed, Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz and Dr. Lori Bidwell who is on the ground in California with affected horses.

Join Drs. Diana Hassel, Piper Norton and Rodney Belgrave as they discuss the etiology of colitis along with advancements in treatment and the strategies they rely on in their daily practice for successful outcomes.

When it comes to the Arabian horse, Joel and Ashton Kiesner are the breeders, trainers and showers of champions. Passionate, driven and endlessly talented, this husband/wife team knows a thing or two about how to achieve success together with the horses they love.

An up-close look at the broodmare — including barren and aged mares — and how best we can care for them as more than just a vehicle for the foal. Featuring veterinarians and boarded theriogenologists Drs. Karen Von Dollen and C. Scott Bailey.

Join us for a conversation with veterinarian and board-certified theriogenologist, Dr. Charlie Scoggin, talking all things related to the management of breeding stallions, including genetics, transitioning stallions from performance to breeding and the importance of a whole-horse approach.