Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una@lanl.gov>]

Robert Barnard wrote:
>One thing I find lacking in the discussion is the potential of
>hostile creatures.

Meaning wildlife.  In my experience (and like you I am in New
Mexico), hostile wildlife are not a significant threat.  We see
plenty of bear sign, but the bears themselves keep out of our
way.  I would be more concerned about aggressive cattle, but
here too shooting an animal would have a significant negative
political consequence for SAR.

        Una Smith
        Santa Fe County Sheriff's Posse