Mounted search and rescue

["Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>]

Common practice in MSAR standards is to be able to mount/dismount 
unassisted, from the ground, from both sides. As someone with BOTH back and 
knee problems I can relate. I also have a horse short enough that I can 
reach the stirrup from the ground if there isn't a convenient stump..;)

Perhaps if that person can demonstrate the ability to mount/dismount from 
the ground unassisted in testing, then if they choose to carry a device to 
aid them it could be considered a personal accessory?

~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Jorene Downs
Tulare SAR - Hasty Team ICP Team
www.ceoates.com/sar
Tulare-Kings CERT
www.tk-cert.org


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mary Hawes c/o MSAR Maintainer" <msar@ibiblio.org>
> >   I have a question regarding test out procedures.  Do you
> > know if the majority of units test their members on mounting
> > & dismounting from both sides unaided?  I was wondering if
> > any units out there allow devices to help with mounting such
> > as portable, folding stools for people with back and knee
> > problems.  Any advice would be much appreciated!
> > Thank you,
> > Mary Hawes
> > mhawes@mlecmn.net