Mounted search and rescue

[bonnie elster <elster530@yahoo.com>]

Yes, mounting & dismounting from each side of the horse is a requirement in 
the units I've seen. Yes, aids are allowed (otherwise most of us would be 
riding ponies). 

Mary Hawes c/o MSAR Maintainer <msar@ibiblio.org> wrote:
MSAR-Riders,

This query was sent to me but clearly was intended for the list.

Una

Mary Hawes wrote:
>Dear Sirs:
>
> 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

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> 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..;) 

Our team has the same practice.

>
>
> 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?

That is how we do it too.  

Tomi'
TROT-SAR
State of Maryland

> Jorene Downs
>  
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Hawes c/o MSAR Maintainer" 
> 
>
>>>   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
>>