Platinum Performance® Podcast

Well-known equine bodyworker, Maija Luttinger — together with equine veterinarian, Dr. Matt Durham, and equine clinical nutritionist, Abby Keegan — dives into your horse’s core musculature, the nuances behind maintaining a healthy topline, and the intricacies of her approach as a bodyworker.

Equine veterinarian, Dr. Matt Durham, together with Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee Olsen, break down common hoof conditions. From causes and treatment options to preventive strategies, hear their approach to managing and optimizing your horses’ hooves.

Hear first-hand how Caroline Pamukcu has risen from a teenage phenom in the world of three-day eventing, to a widely respected top-level trainer, competitor and champion many times over. From the Pan American Games to the 2024 Olympics and countless events in between, she has amassed numerous titles while maintaining a raw love of both the sport and her horses.

Upon falling in love with husband (and polo legend), Memo Gracida, Meghan threw herself head-first into her newfound world. What she didn’t expect was to cultivate a deep passion for the game of polo and the horses that she and Memo raise and play together. Now a 5-goal player and voice of leadership in women’s polo, Meghan shares her story and gives an insider’s view of what the world of polo is truly like.

An accidental phenom in the realm of Ranch Riding, professional trainer Bud Lyon gives us a first-hand look at his storied career as a versatile horseman, showman and coach, with an up-close look at perhaps his greatest star, “Romeo.”

Renowned equine theriogenologist, Dr. Pat McCue of Colorado State University, details the challenges and conditions that confront veterinarians when treating aged and problem mares, and how he and his colleagues tackle these cases to achieve successful pregnancies and healthy foals.

4-Time WPRA World Champion Barrel Racer, Hailey Kinsel, details her preparation strategy for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and what it’s truly like to pilot the one and only Sister to stardom. Join us for an inside look at the world of this superstar cowgirl.

Join three leading veterinarians as they explore tendon injuries in the horse, including the three primary phases of healing and strategies for optimal recovery. From the latest rehabilitation techniques and advancements in research and technology, Drs. Lisa Fortier, Matt Durham and Stephanie Davis give us an inside look into how they maximize impact to achieve the best possible outcome for the horse.

An inside look into Pomponio Ranch, the enigmatic and highly regarded show jumping program behind Karl Cook, one of the top riders in the world and a member of Team USA in Paris. From a behind-the-scenes look at competing on the grounds of Versailles, to the Pomponio team’s extreme attention to detail, hear Karl’s thoughts on his horses, the world of show jumping and the experience of a lifetime: the 2024 Olympics.

With such a high prevalence, particularly in performance horses, understanding the causes, risk factors, diagnostics, treatments and preventive approaches to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome is key for both riders and veterinarians. Join us as board-certified equine veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Amy Polkes, takes us deep into ulcers and how she and fellow veterinarians tackle this challenge on the daily.

When the weather gets hot and humid the risk for anhidrosis increases, especially in the Southern and Gulf Coast regions. Join us, alongside veterinary experts Drs. Piper Norton, Ben Buchanan and Jerome Kotzur, as we explore the intricacies of anhidrosis, what causes this disruption in normal sweating, and what veterinarians are reaching for in terms of treatments and preventive strategies.

Taylor Flury is a living, breathing combination of raw talent, an almost cell-deep love of the sport, and a hard-charging passion for creating the next generation of superstar horses that will dominate the hunter jumper ranks. She’s wildly talented, tough as nails and a thoughtful and compassionate rider. Join us for an up-close look at trainer and competitor, Taylor Flury.

Head into the world of cutting with long-time Team Platinum rider, member of the NCHA Open Riders Hall of Fame and $4 million (and counting) competitor, Grant Setnicka. Join us to explore how he creates elite cutting horses and get an inside look at his journey to the top.

Karen Polle wears numerous hats. Born in Japan but raised in New York City, she brings together extreme dedication, high-level academics (Yale and Stanford), elite athletic ability and a tight-knit partnership with her stable of outstanding equine competitors. She’s impressive, humble and with a story totally her own.

How research has moved on from the microbiome to the metabolome, metatranscriptome and exfoliome, revealing it’s not necessarily what bacteria are present in the gut, but how they’re contributing to each horse’s individual GI function and overall health that really matters. Featuring renowned equine veterinarian and researcher, Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, University of Georgia.