In this chapter, you will learn how to notice and give a first response to some of the most commonly encountered medical emergencies you will run into. Often, you will be responsible for recognizing that your horse has a problem and for the administration of first aid. The quality of that first aid, before a vet is able to arrive on the scene, can be a deciding factor in his success in treating your horse. With knowledge, attention, and common sense, you can be an expert first responder to your horse.