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  • From: "Paul Fleming" <pfleming@nwlink.com>
  • To: <sanielski@earthlink.net>, "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] Re: mounted patrol testing question
  • Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 09:37:52 -0800

My unit also has the "Mount and dismount form either side" requirement. In
our SOP this is a Horse requirement. The animal must allow this to take
place and not move. Are you guys really telling me you make people
demonstrate they can mount and dismount from both sides from the ground as a
matter of qualification?

Paul Fleming
PMSAR


----- Original Message -----
From: "susan anielski" <sanielski@earthlink.net>
To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Re: mounted patrol testing question


> 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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