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- Subject: [MSAR] Futher on night searches and lights
- Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 16:48:13 -0700
I have tried many different lights on night searches and
trainings. I personally could not find any one method to my liking so I made a
special leather holder for the three cell mag lights. The leather holder is
offered for sale and can be seen on my web site which
is airscentinghorse.com Click on the equipment button. As shown it
can be used in a variety of ways and it can be attached almost anywhere at most
angles. The flash light stays securely attached in place at any
angle.
This holder comes with a shoulder strap so you can have light
and still keep your hands free while searching or tacking up at three AM.
There is a picture where I have the shoulder strap hanging from the saddle
horn, than a two ended quick snap attaches the rear of the holder to the rear
ring on your saddle. Last you can use a rubber band to secure the holder to your
leg. With the rubber band attached to your leg you can even gallop with the
lights staying in place. If it is attached the way I show in my picture the
light shines downward and slightly outward from the horse. On night
searches I have one attached on each side of the saddle plus I third strapped to
my shoulder. In this way you have a search area that is lighted up in
front and to the sides of you. Your hands are kept free for riding or note
taking. While you are searching your eyes and head can sweep from side to
side much quicker and smoother than if you had a flashlight in your hand and try
coordinate eyes. flash light and riding.
Terry Nowacki
Marshall County Minnesota
Mounted Sheriffs Posse
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- [MSAR] Futher on night searches and lights, wwfarm, 07/17/2003
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