Anna Rush is a veterinarian working on first opinion equine cases. She is a trainer on equine courses run by Animal Aiders, who offer specialist training courses for animal owners, and provide first aid kits tailored to suit the needs of various animals, including horses. Anna lives near Diss, Norfolk.

Introduction; Part 1: Common emergencies; Monitoring basic health parameters; First aid kit contents; Dealing with wounds; Bandaging; Getting the best from your vet; Euthanasia; Part 2: Understanding your horse from the inside out; Bones; Blood and circulation; Lungs and breathing; Digestion; Urogenital system; Muscles and tendons; The foot; The skin; Part 3: Worst case scenarios; Road traffic accident; Fire; Cast horse; Stuck in a ditch or cattle grid; Horse caught in a fence or wire; Fall in a trailer; Injuries out riding; Horse in a field unable to move; Horse collapsing; Unexpected foaling; Part 4: Diagnostic equipment and tests explained; Glossary; Further reading, acknowledgments, useful contacts; Index.