Mounted search and rescue

[<Jorene@CEOates.com>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Una Smith" <una@lanl.gov>
> Jorene wrote:
> >What would you suggest as GENERAL subject areas to address
> >at the MSAR entry level for WRITTEN testing specific to
> >riders and equine in SAR?

> A written test is something few if any MSAR teams use.  (I
> would like to know about any MSAR written tests that are in
> use.  Speak up, folks!)  So, this question requires some
> "outside the box" thinking.  Hm...

Finding sources to glean ideas for written questions on husbandry and such
shouldn't be a problem. Any suggestions for SAR-related topics that are
specific to MSAR?

For example, a general subject area might be regarding
Advantages/Disadvantages of Mounted in SAR. A series of questions would be
designed to test the rider's comprehension on that topic.

> NASAR committee folks:  What is the intended test format?

I suspect the written would be mostly multiple choice, True/False.

Jorene