Grass Diet balancer (32% protein) and rice bran (25% fat), Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Balance®, Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Gastric Support®, Vitamin E and Selenium Yeast in Platinum PAKs® depending on individual horse’s needs Turnout: All horses get turnout, minimum 4 hours per day
What does Platinum Performance do for horses?
Developed in veterinary practice, it provides extensive joint support with ASU, hyaluronic acid, cetyl-myristoleate, MSM and glucosamine for joint health. It includes Platinum Performance® Equine to support every part of the horse from digestion, skin & coat, hooves, and more.
What should I feed my performance horse?
Feeds which are high (above 14%) in protein include alfalfa or clover, soybean meal, brewers' grains and milk by-products. If a mature performance horse is fed alfalfa or clover hay, it will not need a protein supplement. The important electrolytes are potassium, sodium, chloride and calcium.
How do you feed a platinum CJ?
1:282:55Platinum Performance® CJ Joint Supplement for Horses - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's easy to feed and palatable for the average thousand pound horse just give two scoops per dayMoreIt's easy to feed and palatable for the average thousand pound horse just give two scoops per day once in the morning. And once in the evening. Or all at one time.
What is comparable to platinum performance?
SmartCombo Ultra Pellets offer comprehensive support for joints, hooves, digestion, and coat, and are comparable to Platinum Performance CJ*. Plus you get all of these additional benefits by feeding this supplement: Pellets are perfect for picky eaters.
Is sweet feed good for performance horses?
Sweet feed is bad for horses—it's nothing but sugar.”
Why do performance horses need protein?
After energy, protein is the most important nutrient in a horse's diet. Protein is needed to build good quality hoof, hair, skin, organ tissue, muscles, eyes, blood and bones. Protein is also a crucial part of enzymes and hormones and is an absolutely essential nutrient in a horse's diet.
How long can a horse stay on bio sponge?
If there is no noticeable improvement within 7 days, it's recommended to discontinue use. If there is improvement but the intestinal disturbance hasn't resolved, continue administering Bio-Sponge until the loose stool has subsided.
Is soy OK for horses?
Soybeans, when processed and fed correctly, are a great source of protein and fat for your horse. They are also a great source of phosphorus, low in fiber, and are highly digestible. To get the most benefit for your horse, consider what type of soy you are feeding your horse.
Can a horse get too much zinc?
The estimated upper tolerable limit is 500 mg/kg feed, or 5000 mg per day. Toxicity might occur in industrial areas where pasture grasses contain very high levels of zinc. Growing animals are more sensitive to excess zinc and may develop lameness, swollen joints, or poor bone growth.
Who bought platinum performance?
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Platinum Performance, a privately held, nutrition-focused animal health company.
How much is colic insurance for horses?
$400 to $2000 per year per horseMajor medical and colic insurance (all of these include medical as well as surgical colic) ranges from $400 to $2000 per year per horse depending on the horse, the company, and the terms.
What do professional barrel racers feed their horses?
Liquid vegetable oil (corn and soybean oil), flax, and rice bran are several fat sources commonly utilized as energy sources for performance horses.
What is considered a performance horse?
Performance is loosely defined as any form of work or forced physical activity. Work or physical activity can include walking, trotting, cantering, running, jumping and turning. Therefore, a performance horse can include any horse that is actively ridden, trained or that may carry or pull a load.
How much fat does a performance horse need?
Feeding too much fat without properly adaptation can cause diarrhea until the horses digestive system becomes accustom to the dietary fat. Dietary fat is commonly added to commercial grain concentrates intended for performance horses. It is common for performance horse feeds to have between 6 and 12% fat.
What are the specific nutrients of concern for exercising horses?
Calcium and phosphorus are needed in a specific ratio ideally 2:1, but never less than 1:1. Alfalfa alone can exceed a Ca:P. ratio of 6:1. Sweating depletes sodium, potassium, and chloride from the horse's system, therefore, supplementation with electrolytes may be helpful for horses that sweat a lot.
Time to Change Traditional Ways of Feeding Your Horse
There are a lot of choices when feeding horses. Chances are that if 100 horse feeders were lined up, there would also be 100 different ways to feed horses. But the best way to fuel a horse may also be the most simple.
Back to Basics
Change is hard. To feel confident enough to break away from traditional feeding practices, it is necessary to understand how the digestive tract of the horse is specifically designed to operate on a forage-only diet.
Putting the Spotlight Back on Forage
A common misconception about forage is it will not adequately keep up with the demands, particularly the energy requirements, of working and athletic horses. In fact, the opposite is true.
Green River Farm
Forage: Timothy and/or Orchardgrass hay blend (free choice), 1 c. alfalfa pellets, Alfalfa (cubed or pelleted) or beet pulp depending on needs
Laura Graves
Supplements: Grass Diet balancer (32% protein) and rice bran (25% fat), Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Balance®, Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Gastric Support®, Vitamin E and Selenium Yeast in Platinum PAKs® depending on individual horse’s needs
The ABCs (and VFAs) of Fermentation
The hindgut is alive and teeming with microorganisms including billions of bacteria, protozoa and other strains that are capable of producing the enzymes necessary to break down plant fiber and form the short-chained volatile fatty acids (VFAs) — acetate, propionate and butyrate.
K.I.S.S. Nutrition (Keep It Simple Seabiscuit!)
Exhaust your forage first. Use pasture grass or a good quality grass hay or grass hay blend as your foundation.
Platinum Performance
As I watched Farley float across the arena I realized that I was going to have to change my long-held beliefs about nutritional supplements and feed-thru joint supplements.
Giveaway
No, I’m not giving away a bucket of Platinum Performance CJ (it’s mine!!!!! All mine!!!!!), but I am giving away a big bucket of the regular wellness Platinum Performance along with some other goodies.
