Not-So-Speedy Dressage
From Endurance to Dressage
Last month, I wrote about needing to address the vitamin and mineral deficiencies in my horses' feed. My vet offered several suggestions, including his own formula that was created to balance what was missing in our local hay. After trying my vet's formula for the past month, I decided to go ahead and give Platinum Performance a try. I wrote about that decision here. A few days after speaking with the good folks over at Platinum Performance, I received this note. Before we went on vacation, Heather Elliot, my Platinum Advisor, scheduled delivery of a free sample of their product. A few days after being home, I was surprised by not just one box from Platinum Performance, but two. When I unpacked the boxes, I was shocked to find not just a "sample" of Platinum, but a 60-day supply. Along with the supplement, Heather also included a full tub of Platinum Bar EQ, the same formula as in the daily supplement but made in a portable bar. This company must be incredibly confident in their product. The 17.5 lb. bucket of Platinum Performance sells for $101, and the 22-count tub of bars retails for $64. That's a lot of "samples" considering that I am under no obligation to reorder. As of right now, as long as my horses don't have a negative reaction, I am willing to give the supplement a six-month trial period. I've already started Izzy on the supplement. In a few weeks, when BVH's mineral supplement is gone, I'll switch Speedy over to Platinum Performance too. After researching the bars, I discovered that they would be excellent to feed after lessons and while at shows. At nearly $3 a bar, they're not really something I can afford to feed every day. I tried to give Izzy a bar after our lesson yesterday, but after a nibble, he gave me the "ew, weird and different" face. He's a picky eater though, so I am not surprised. He generally needs to be presented with new things several times before he digs in. I saved the part of the bar that Speedy didn't scarf down. If I offer it to Izzy over a few days, he'll probably get on board. Speedy's already sold!
I'll keep you posted. 7/6/2016 07:33:09 am
That is some really impressive customer service! I hope it works out for you. 7/6/2016 04:52:55 pm
They know how to treat their customers, of that there is no doubt!
Following this. 7/6/2016 04:52:06 pm
I know. I really like to keep things simple. I have always had exceptionally healthy horses with great coats and nice feet. I've owned horses for more than 30 years and have subscribed to the simple method: quality forage, fresh water, salt, plenty of exercise, and regular vet care. That has worked quite well for a very long time. 7/7/2016 05:23:41 pm
Yep, I'm with you all the way on that. 7/6/2016 05:12:52 pm
It's been a week already and while he hasn't sprouted a unicorn's horn or started pooping rainbows, he does seem happy and satiated. I am eager to see how does as well. Speedy will be on board in another week or two.
Kendal
7/6/2016 08:42:18 pm
Maybe not growing a unicorn horn and pooping rainbows (haha, loved that comment!) but I hope you see improvements! I use it with my mare and her coat has gone from pretty to ridiculous. She is a chestnut, her usual red now grows in liver. More sane energy. I think it has helped with good muscle development. The only thing I haven't seen it improve is her hooves.
Carly
7/7/2016 09:37:53 am
They certainly know how to start you out on the right foot! Comments are closed.
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About the Writer and RiderI am a lifelong rider.
I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010. Welcome to my dressage journey. About Speedy GSpeedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. After helping me earn a USDF Bronze medal in the summer of 2020, he is now semi-retired. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.
About IzzyIzzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.
National Rider AwardsState Rider Awards
State Horse Awards
Working Towards:
CDS Sapphire Rider Award Third Level: 63.514% Third Level: 62.105% Fourth Level: Fourth Level: 2023 Show Season
Show Rating (***) CDS/USDF/USEF (*) CDS (s) Schooling (c) Clinic (r) Ride-a-Test Clinic 2023 Show Schedule
TBD 2023 Completed … Pending 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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