[MSAR] bylaws concerning use / exclusion of stud horses

Jorene Downs Jorene at CEOates.com
Wed Mar 17 12:01:30 EST 2004


From: <Slybarbara at aol.com>
> My unit's bylaws specifically state that stallions are not permitted to be
certified for mounted SAR.  We have a member who would like to challenge
this rule.

If you make an exception for 1 stallion and rider, you have set a precedent
to be asked by another. While I've seen many very well mannered studs under
saddle, I wouldn't go there for MSAR. I've seen even exceptionally well
mannered studs revert to their natural instincts even in a controlled
environment. All it takes is one incident, and the liability wouldn't be
worth allowing that stallion to participate.

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Jorene Downs
Tulare Co, CA
SAR, MSAR, Swiftwater Rescue, US&R,
Technical Rescue, Cave Rescue,
Hasty Team, ICP
www.CEOates.com/sar
Tulare-Kings CERT Program Coordinator
www.tk-cert.org




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