Mounted search and rescue

[Tm' Fi <tfinkle@erols.com>]

I agree that image can play a part.  We allow several types of helmets, 
including a couple of mountain bike type helmets that are designed for 
similar impact.  Most team members white the basic white sport helmet 
and some even had SAR stickers to theirs.

I can't agree about the cost.  If someone can afford all the related 
costs of horse care ( truck and trailer costs included) then a $30 
dollar expense that should last a few years can be purchased by just 
about anyone.  In fact, for teams that have 501 c-3 status, some tack 
shops will donate a few discontinued helmets to the team.

PS: If the cost of a helmet is truly a problem for anyone and they 
simply can't afford one, please contact me directly and I will insure 
that you will have a your own helmet.

Tomi`



Una Smith wrote:
> Image is important, but it can play out in funny ways.  Here
> in New Mexico, as a rule, people who wear equestrian helmets
> have moved here from somewhere else.  Yet my impression is
> that the common ground among all mounted SAR folks would be
> a climbing or rescue helmet.  Even diehard macho types could
> wear one of those without loss of face.  That leaves us just
> one other barrier:  cost.
>
>         Una
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