Trusted Educational Resources for Horse Owners

Oregon Equine is committed to providing horse owners with trusted, evidence based educational resources to support informed decisions about equine health and wellness.

The Equine Health Education Center brings together educational articles written by Oregon Equine, resources from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and carefully selected educational materials from trusted industry partners, including Platinum Performance.

Whether you're looking to learn more about disease prevention, sports medicine, nutrition, travel requirements, or general horse care, our goal is to provide reliable information that helps you make informed decisions about your horse's health.

Oregon Equine Articles

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Equine Infectious Anemia [EIA]

Coggins Test For EIA

Cerificate of Veterianry Inspection for Travel Between States

International Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Travel to Canada

Wildfire Smoke Inhalation and Returning Your Horse to Work

Horse Hydration Tips

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat

AAEP Articles

Equine Health Education Center

Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. You must know how to recognize serious problems and respond promptly, taking appropriate action while awaiting the arrival of your veterinarian.

Understanding Your Horse Insurance Responsibilities

Whether a horse is purchased for personal or business reasons, ownership represents a significant investment of time, money and resources. While no one likes to think about the potential for tragedy, horses seem to be prone to illness, accidents and injury. Should some peril befall your horse, nothing may ease the emotional burden, but wise planning can help reduce the economic impact.

How to Give Intra-muscular Injections

Returning Your Horse to Work

10 Tips for Weight Reduction in the Overweight Horse

Wage War on Equine Parasites

10 Tips for Reducing Your Horse’s West Nile Risk

10 Tips for Choosing the Best Hay for Your Horse

Protect Your Horse from EIA

10 Tips for Fighting Fungus-Infected Fescue

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis

10 Tips for Preventing Colic

Don’t Skip the Purchase Exam

10 Tips for Caring for the Older Horse

Reduce Your Horse’s Gastric Ulcer Risk

Learn to Recognize the Symptoms of EPM

PLATINUM PERFORMANCE ARTICLES

Equine Health Education Center

The Ultimate Topline

Learn how nutrition and conditioning contribute to healthy topline development in horses through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Equine Blood Work

Learn how blood testing helps evaluate your horse's health through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Building and Maintaining a Durable Athlete

Learn how nutrition, conditioning, and management support long term soundness and athletic performance in horses through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Down to the Core

Learn how core fitness supports strength, balance, and performance in horses through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Cervical Spine

Learn about equine cervical spine health, diagnosis, and rehabilitation through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Equine Body Condition Score

Learn how body condition scoring helps evaluate your horse's nutritional health through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Treatment of Equine Asthma

Learn about equine asthma, environmental management, and treatment options through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Fear Factor: Colic

Learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of colic in horses through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Tendon Time

Learn about tendon injuries, healing, rehabilitation, and recovery in horses through this educational resource from Platinum Performance.

Gut Feeling: Understanding Ulcers

Learn about equine gastric ulcers, including their causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention. Read the full educational article from Platinum Performance.