Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>]

Lyne Peterson wrote:
>Would a searcher that has trouble getting on and off
>their horse be as likely to dismount to examine a
>track or clue? Or would they be more likely to
>discount the value of the clue while mounted?

The searcher definitely would be inclined to stay in the
saddle.  And probably should, but no searcher should be
in the field alone.  Team them with someone who can mount
again with ease.

Someone who would discount a clue needs more training or
close supervision.  Its nothing to do with being mounted
or not.

        Una