Platinum Performance® Podcast
Platinum Performance® Podcast
Platinum Performance
Welcome to It Starts Within, a podcast from Platinum Performance® where we’ll dive deep into the health challenges faced by veterinarians and horse owners alike. Join us for inspiring stories about the latest advancements in equine care, treatments and comebacks. You’ll hear interviews with elite competitors, innovative researchers and the veterinarians that devote their lives to horses and the humans that love them. At Platinum Performance we know the power of nutrition starts within.
All Things Joint
Hear why the equine joint is such a fascinating part of the horse’s anatomy...and such a key to soundness. Dr. Matt Durham takes us through the nuances of the joint, including cartilage, synovial fluid and the structures that allow it to perform its critical role in movement.
Sep 30
1 hr 24 min
Eye On You
Dive deep into the world of equine ophthalmology with expert veterinarian, Dr. Elizabeth Curto, as she guides us through the unique anatomy of a horse’s eyes and discusses common conditions and treatments.
Sep 16
49 min
Strangles: Pulling Back the Curtain
Expert veterinarians provide a granular look at the highly contagious bacteria Streptococcus equi, subspecies equi and the nuances of its prevention, detection and care.
Aug 12
1 hr 9 min
The New World Screwworm Fly
Three expert veterinarians share the latest on how the emergence of the New World Screwworm is affecting livestock producers and the horse world alike. From travel restrictions to wound care, hear up-to-date commentary on what we know and progress on containment and eradication.
Jul 24
34 min
The Ultimate Athlete
Top sports medicine veterinarians discuss a whole-horse approach to building and maintaining durable equine athletes and how to lay a foundation for health, soundness and longevity.
Jul 1
1 hr 11 min
Understanding Breakover
Join Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee Olsen, and Equine Veterinarian and Board Certified Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Matt Durham, as they discuss breakover and its critical role in enabling efficient movement of the hoof and providing pivotal support for the distal limb joints and soft tissue.
Jun 10
58 min
Icelandic Horses: An Inside Look
Titans of the Icelandic horse world, Asta and Will Covert, walk us through the history and unique characteristics of this beloved breed, as well as the nuances of the U.S. and international Icelandic show circuit.
May 27
46 min
Food for the Sole: Nutrients for Hoof Health
Building on the age-old adage, “No hoof, no horse,” Dr. Matt Durham guides us through nutrients critical to building and maintaining optimal hoof health for soundness and longevity in the horse.
May 4
57 min
Colic
What is colic, and why is it amongst a horse owner’s greatest fears and a veterinarian’s most significant challenges? Hear from renowned equine surgeons and colic experts, Drs. Diana Hassel and Liara Gonzalez, and learn how novel research, evolving diagnostics, new treatments and a firmer grasp on prevention are affording horses a better chance at survival and recovery than ever before.
Nov 10, 2025
1 hr 25 min
So What Should I Feed My Horse?
Veterinarians Amy Polkes, DVM, DACVIM and Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR demystify nutrition and help answer the age-old question: what should I feed my horse and why?
Sep 30, 2025
1 hr 16 min
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