Platinum Performance Trial

7/6/2016

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.

They certainly get an A+ for customer service!

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.

Photo bombed! (she's incorrigible)

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.

My "cheat sheet"

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.

LoveLaughRide link

7/6/2016 07:33:09 am

That is some really impressive customer service! I hope it works out for you.

Bakersfield Dressage link

7/6/2016 04:52:55 pm

They know how to treat their customers, of that there is no doubt!

Micaylah Strukelj link

7/6/2016 08:52:58 am

How generous!

7/6/2016 04:53:18 pm

I thought so. :0)

Elinor link

7/6/2016 02:14:07 pm

Following this.
My whole concept is about "Dressage On A Dime" so Platinum has not been on my radar at all.
I read your other previous posts on this, now staying tuned to see what you think.

Starting out, I was a heavy believer in tons of hay, limited grazing, and a ratio balancer. That's it. Especially for a young, healthy horse with no other special needs.

Then I had to add on daily loose salt. Then added on a bit of alfalfa pellets for support for the belly prior to training. Then fiddled with more various supplements before trailering, then daily as digestive support. Haha. Added fly supplements. Yeah. You get the picture. Decided the mare was too lazy and now we're experimenting with a slew of different feeds for energy, without putting too much of a load on the hindgut system.
The list goes on.
I'll stay tuned to hear about your take on Platium :) !

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.

As my financial situation has improved over the years, I've maintained that same regimen, but lately, I have realized that I can do more. After much research and consultation with my vet, I decided that I can afford PP, and it will probably actually do some good. I hate simply creating expensive poop. If I give my horses something to ingest, I want it to be something good for their bodies.

The problem with already having two very shiny and healthy horses is that I am not going to see any improvements by feeding PP. I am hoping that I will notice that Izzy needs less feed while maintaining the same high level of energy. I think that after one week I am already seeing that he needs less feed. He currently eats more than 35 pounds of cubes, beet pulp, and rice bran!

I will write updates during the next few months. For many people switching to PP might actually be a cost savings if they replace their many supplements with PP. :0)

www.aHorseForElinor.com link

7/7/2016 05:23:41 pm

Yep, I'm with you all the way on that.
And, I'm not surprised about the 35 lbs for Izzy... Sometimes I should be grateful for my small sized, economy hybrid, lazy sort of mare...
Most lately, I've wasted huge $ ordering 100 lbs of BOSS. Black Oil Sunflower Seeds. Only to realize they really ARE much to high in Omega 6, so I don't want to feed them all that much, and they also seem to give her the runs. Ghaaa.
Feeding RB, Rice Bran in any shape or form, even the highly coveted extruded Nutrena Empower Boost, does nothing for her coat, only waistline fodder.
Moving on to a nice, stabilized, ground Flax seed. You know, once we're done with the 100 lbs of BOSS.

In the meantime, I'm researching more on the lysine in alfalfa, which we have very recently introduced in small amounts.
It's all sort of embarrassing :) good thing my husband doesn't read this page :)

OK. Catch up with you on the next Platinum Performance post. Perhaps, if she'll show promise of 2nd level material, I'll one day convert...:)

Teresa link

7/6/2016 04:58:22 pm

I am looking forward to hearing all about it.

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!

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