Platinum Performance® Podcast

Is there more to know about this nuanced condition? Equine veterinarian, Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR, and Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee Olson of Olsen Equine, take us on a journey through navicular syndrome, its indicators, current treatments, the importance of mechanics and the structures involved.

Join the trio of board-certified equine surgeons, Drs. Wade Walker, Troy Herthel and Katie Garrett, as they discuss how state-of-the-art imaging technologies are being utilized in tandem to provide equine veterinarians a tool to more accurately and thoroughly diagnose cases.

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion and Road to the Horse Champion, Nick Dowers, gives the inside details on the upcoming Cowboy Week — a meeting of the masters in western Nevada that offers webcast viewers a front row seat to this group of veteran trainers as they share their philosophy, techniques and hands-on tips from colt starting to training.

Join us in a conversation with then-U.S. Army Captain of ODA-595, Mark Nutsch, as he tells of the first days on the ground in Afghanistan following 9/11, where his 12-man team of Green Berets became forever cemented in history as The Horse Soldiers.

Visit the magical and change-making Storybook Farm, a place that transforms the childhoods of thousands of children who face adversity by immersing them into the world of the horse. If ever there was a holiday story to fill your heart, this is it.

At its core, the neck, or cervical spine region, is an incredibly complex anatomical structure that can include numerous areas where disease and injury can occur. Drs. Melinda Story and Kyla Ortved provide an in-depth look at common disease states related to the equine neck, symptomology, and treatment options.

How does the cervical spine region impact your horse’s health, performance and, ultimately, their longevity in sport? With heightened understanding and improved diagnostic capabilities, diseases and injuries of the equine cervical spine region have come to the forefront in veterinary medicine. Hear expert equine veterinarians, Drs. Melinda Story and Will French dive into the cervical spine and why...

Join the discussion as renowned equine cardiology specialist Amy Polkes, DVM, DACVIM, talks common equine cardiac conditions, their impact on performance and safety, and how she’s working to increase awareness of cardiac health in equine athletes. 

Equine sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Melissa King DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, takes us into the world of core fitness and how to properly build and maintain your horse’s vital center for optimal strength, stability and performance.

A must-listen roundtable with top reined cow horse trainers Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday and Taylor Gillespie, side-by-side with War Horses for Veterans Founder, Patrick Benson. Listen as they detail the upcoming War Horses Challenge at the National Stock Horse Association show this August, the seven elite veteran competitors and the thrills, spills and laughs that go into getting a group of maste...

Meet this newly retired 5-time World Champion Steer Wrestler and learn about his background in rodeo, his family and how he handled life on the rodeo road.

A discussion with Equine Clinical Nutritionist, Abby Keegan, MS, examining risk factors for equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and insulin dysregulation (ID), as well as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID); identifying symptomology and outlining important dietary intervention strategies.

Michelle Coleman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, is a leading equine researcher and veterinary internal medicine specialist whose work is making important links between obesity and its role in both human and equine asthma.

From tie-down roping to team roping, Rhen Richard is a 5-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, top-tier horseman and newly crowned champion of Rodeo Houston. Hear about his life on the rodeo road and what makes his program one of the most consistently successful in the business.

From the root cause of equine sarcoids to a wide range of treatment options, challenges and recurrence rates, Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR, guides us in what to consider and how best to manage these ultimately frustrating tumors.

Master sports medicine practitioner, Cooper Williams, VMD, DACVSMR, ISELP, takes us through the intricacies of the whole-horse exam and how a methodical approach can yield vital information.

It’s rare that you find two rodeo stars and WNFR competitors in the same household. In Shane and Taylor Hanchey’s case, they share a passion for rodeo, their commingled string of top-tier horses and their Cajun side gig that brings Shane’s Louisiana roots to Texas.

Newly crowned four-time World Champion Barrel Racer, Hailey Kinsel, talks all things National Finals Rodeo, gives details on her famous mount Sister and shares her take on the rodeo road.

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion Nick Dowers is the epitome of what it means to be a cowboy. Listen in for a first-hand look into the reined cow horse world, the hidden outpost of Dyer, Nevada and how this rural ranchland helped shape the life, mental fortitude and competitive spirit of one of the western world’s greatest stars.

Listen to an in-depth chronicle of the topline, the muscles that make up its vital function and how to properly evaluate, maintain and build the ideal topline in the horse.

Join Platinum’s technical services veterinarian, Dr. Matt Durham, as he discusses heat-related health issues and the importance of healthy drinking, hydration and sweating.

Overall World Champion Mounted Shooter Kenda Lenseigne talks about the thrill of competition and the horses that have taken her to the top.

From breaking into professional rodeo as steer wrestling’s young gun to becoming one of the sport’s biggest stars, hear from Nevada’s own Dakota Eldridge on tackling the challenges of the sport, embracing his family’s deep history and chasing adventure on the rodeo trail.

 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 advanc...