
Platinum Performance® Podcast
Welcome to It Starts Within, a podcast from Platinum Performance® where we’ll dive deep into the health challenges faced by veterinarians and horse owners alike. Join us for inspiring stories about the latest advancements in equine care, treatments and comebacks. You’ll hear interviews with elite competitors, innovative researchers and the veterinarians that devote their lives to horses and the humans that love them. At Platinum Performance we know the power of nutrition starts within.
Latest episodes

Jan 13, 2022 • 28min
New Buckles: Trevor Brazile On Breeding the Next Generation of Rope Horse Talent
King of the Cowboys Trevor Brazile may be out of the rodeo limelight, but he’s focused his attention firmly on the breeding barn. Join us as he discusses the rise of rope horse futurities and his goal of building ultra-athletic equine athletes with stallions Show Me The Buckles and Dirty Fling.

Dec 17, 2021 • 1h 20min
EIPH: Managing Bleeders
An inside look at Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage with top researchers Drs. Warwick Bayly and David C. Poole.

Nov 5, 2021 • 32min
Caballero
Join us as we hear from polo’s living legend, revered master Memo Gracida. Wildly talented and respected throughout the world, Memo gives us a first-hand look inside high goal polo and the polo ponies that are the backbone of the sport.

Oct 22, 2021 • 45min
Sparkling At Speed
The Harrowing Stunts and Adventurous World of Trick Riding Phenom Madison MacDonald

Sep 24, 2021 • 32min
Equine Colic – Management Tips That May Help With Prevention
There are many types of colic and many different risk factors associated with each type, but many are correlated to nutrition and the general diet. Learn about the top 10 management tips that may help prevent colic from occurring.

Aug 20, 2021 • 38min
Straight from the Breeder's Mouth
An interview with Platinum Advisor and breeder of champions, Ashley Taylor, on the ins and outs of choosing the right diet and supplements for your dog.

Jul 31, 2021 • 1h 26min
Understanding Equine Headshaking
Recent advancements and practical advice for horses suffering from Trigeminal Mediated Headshaking featuring Drs. John Madigan and Monica Aleman.

Jul 22, 2021 • 28min
Top 10 Tips To Beat The Heat
Join Platinum Clinical Nutritionist, Emily Smith, to learn about increasing water consumption, sweating and electrolytes, heat stress and other “hot” topics to keep your horse healthy as the temperatures rise.

May 27, 2021 • 31min
Inside the World of Mules & Donkeys
So much more than the work animals we’ve known them to be throughout history, Dr. Amy McLean helps us discover the surprising athletic versatility, charming personalities and feeding and care nuances of these beloved long-eared animals.

May 21, 2021 • 46min
Understanding The Equine Joint
A deep dive into the where, what, why, when and how of the equine joint and how its intricacies can impact soundness and performance longevity.