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  • From: "Jeff Ezell" <eztech@pdq.net>
  • To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: RE: [MSAR] Re: MSAR-riders Digest, Vol 7, Issue 16
  • Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 11:59:21 -0500

Currently I'm training a dog to work from horseback. I have a certified airscent lab that is about ready to be certified in trailing (in the conventional way). He does excellent on & off-lead trailing because he works edge - edge on the scent trail and doesn't range beyond 50 yds. You are right about the advantages from horseback. It would be a great hasty search combo. It all depends (as usual) on the the dog & handler relationship and the handler's ability to read the dogs body language very well. Part of traditional trailing procedure is often "reading" the tension on the lead. It will vary from dog to dog.
 
In the Houston area 95% of our searches are in urban or suburban surroundings so the barriers to horse travel are many and traffic dangers for both. But it's really a great tool to be used in wilderness areas. The dog must be controllable by voice or whistle commands (especially a very reliable come-back). The use of hounds are probably out of the question because of this. Once they lock on a scent they are very focused & may not hear a command (or care). Most dog handlers have enough challenges w/o the horse mixed in.
 
Are there any others out there doing this? You might offer the opportunity to try it out with some of your dog handler team members if they don't have a horse. Of course they must know how to ride well for starters because they'll need to watching the dog very closely.
 
Good Luck,
 
Jeff Ezell
US Regional Search Dogs
US Search Affiliates
-----Original Message-----
From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Julie Hensley
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:17 AM
To: Mounted search and rescue
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Re: MSAR-riders Digest, Vol 7, Issue 16

Is there a website anywhere that has a sort of well break down of:
 
1) the abilities the horse must have
2) the abilities the rider must have (although reading the last few posts I am beginning to think this may vary a bit)
3) the abilities the team must have (if there are any above and beyond 1 and 2)
4) the equipment (obviously it is being discussed here.. now)
5) various scenarios where MSAR is able to best contribute
 
If there isn't... shouldn't there be?
 
Also.. while I know MSAR is new.. I can't help but wonder at the feasibility of having a mounted rider working a SAR dog?  That way the handler has a better vantage point and can keep up with the dog better?  On the other hand, my experience is very limited at best...
 
Julie
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:40 AM
Subject: [MSAR] Re: MSAR-riders Digest, Vol 7, Issue 16

Hello,
 
We formed in 2002 and can only be dispatched by a local law enforcement agency.
We  are not part of any Sheriff's dept or law enforcement agency, however we are an extension to them offering assistance when requested. We are rural city so we are expected to call for help when the victim is found. Depending on the condition of the victim we can offer CPR and basic first aid. If it is a sad situation we are not to touch anything and back off and report to the law enforcement agency.  We are not to discuss our case with anyone and if the media approaches us we are to say "no comment"
 
The items the teams carry with them are a radio (every member) and a basic first aid kit
(for the team)
 
Our teams consist of:  Horse, 4- Wheeler, Walk, Communications,  Auxillary, Communications,  Dive Recovery, Swift Water Rescue, and Air Search.

If you would like to visit our web site at:
 
Best Regards,
Julie
East Montgomery County S&R
Texas
 
 
 


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