Horse Health Library - Horse Owner Educational Resources

Welcome to SmartEquine's Horse Health Library, your go-to resource for educational articles, infographics, and videos on all aspects of equine health, horse care, and supplement ingredients. Whether you are looking for information on a specific condition, such as kissing spine or Equine Metabolic Syndrome, or you are interested in understanding more about horse health in general, this library is tailored to make sure you have evidence-based information at your fingertips to make more informed decisions for your horse.

Although our Horse Health Library provides a wealth of knowledge, it should not replace your veterinarian's advice and treatment recommendations.

A One-of-a-Kind Resource for One-of-a-Kind Horses

We only want the best for our horses, and we know that you feel the same. Our team is committed to providing trustworthy, accurate, and unbiased educational resources on everything you need to help keep your one-of-a-kind horse healthy and happy. Each published Horse Health Library article or video undergoes a thorough review process to ensure it provides high quality, factual and up-to-date information.

Reliable Resources Require Expert Authors

We partner with industry professionals to create educational articles and videos specifically designed to help every rider, barn manager, and owner do the best that they can for their horses. Our editorial team works with equine veterinarians, nutritionists, farriers, and hoof care professionals who contribute their valuable, robust knowledge and years of hands-on equine industry experience.

Many of our authors and reviewers hold specialized degrees or certifications in their fields, such as a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or CJF (Certified Journeyman Farrier). We identify an author or reviewer's qualifications and expertise below the title of new articles, right next to the date the page was most recently updated. The names of experts we regularly work with are linked to their biographies, where you can learn more about their unique experience.

Utilizing Evidence-Based Research

At SmartEquine, we take scientific accuracy seriously. You can trust that our robust library of over 550 articles and videos consists of unbiased and accurate information. When appropriate for the health topic, we source facts from medical textbooks, peer-reviewed journals, academic institutions, and leading professional associations, such as the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Evidence-based references are typically cited throughout articles and listed at the bottom of the page.

Supplement research our company has spearheaded can be found on our SmartSupplement Clinical Research page, which we recommend you review with your veterinarian. We also uphold the rigorous guidelines of the North American Supplement Council (NASC) when writing about supplements by maintaining a firm stance against misleading medical or drug claims.

Commitment to Improving and Building Upon Educational Resources

Auditing and Updating Articles

Veterinarians and researchers are constantly learning more about equine health. At the same time, old myths and unsubstantiated beliefs may be disproven. To ensure the Horse Health Library provides accurate and relevant information on health conditions and supplement ingredients, we continually monitor and update articles. Out of date or unclear information may be updated, which is then reflected in the date written on the page's author byline.

Fact Checking and New Ideas

Before a Horse Health Library article is published, our team of internal editors review and fact check the content for accuracy and reading comprehension because we believe that knowledge is a power that every equestrian should have. Our editorial process includes detailed review by multiple editors who offer differing knowledge and equestrian experience, such as supplement research and development specialists as well as our staff veterinarian. We also strive to make each article as clear and understandable as possible, especially when the topic involves complicated information.

Our team of equestrian enthusiasts also regularly reviews ideas for new educational content on relevant equine health topics and common horse owner concerns. Then, we prioritize publishing educational content which will be the most useful to the widest array of horse owners and caretakers.

Start Learning with the Horse Health Library Today

From joint care and weight management to specific medical conditions and nutrition, we've created this resource to help you understand and meet the unique needs of your one-of-a-kind horse. Click on one of the categories above or on the side navigation menu to get started reading articles or watching informational videos.

We hope the Horse Health Library is helpful to every person who cares for a horse. Thank you for letting SmartEquine be a part of your horse health team.