Using readability software to enhance the health literacy of equine veterinary clients: An analysis of 17 American Association of Equine Practitioners' newsletter and website articles.

Awareness of the issue of client literacy and use of tools such as readability analysis software can help veterinarians provide clients with 'easy-to-read' written materials that deliver a message that clients can comprehend, thus improving their health literacy and empowering them as partners in the veterinary-client relationship.