Mounted search and rescue

["susan anielski" <sanielski@earthlink.net>]

Unassisted, one would think, means without the aid or assistance of another
person being required to mount. Equipment attached to the horse such as
stirrups, type of saddle required isn't mentioned anywhere is it?


> [Original Message]
> From: Jorene Downs <Jorene@CEOates.com>
> To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Date: 1/19/2005 5:27:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [MSAR] Re: mounted patrol testing question
>
> 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
>
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