Mounted search and rescue

["Jorene Downs" <Jorene@CEOates.com>]

I'd reverse the order and get the backing of the local Sheriff first. If SAR 
management isn't going to recognize and call the new mounted team, not much 
motivation in forming the team and training. ;)

The link to NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue) is 
www.nasar.org  If the county / state doesn't have standards for SAR and 
MSAR, going through NASAR for certification I agree is a good option.

If the new MSAR team gets connected through the Sheriff, there is also 
potential there is an existing SAR team / instructors to help with ground 
training, etc. And it may / may not be advantageous to come in under the 
umbrella of an existing SAR team with 501(c)(3) status.

Also, I suggest John put SARCON (Stead, near Reno) on the list to attend in 
Spring of 2006. No "bring your horse" classes there, but lots of excellent 
classes are offered. Riders in SAR should also know what to do on the 
ground, and know when to dismount. ;)

There is an excellent ManTracking instructor at SARCON. Fernando will also 
travel to teach Mounted Tracking, so this is a good connection to make.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Jorene Downs
Tulare Co SAR - Hasty Team ICP Team
www.ceoates.com/sar
Tulare-Kings CERT
www.tk-cert.org


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ernie L. Greening" <lazy2@alltel.net>

> First of all apply for 501e (c). that way you an accept tax free 
> donations.
> Then try to get the backing of your sheriff.
> Also join National Search & Rescue. Association.
> If I can be of further help let me know.
>
> My web
> http://www.geocities.com/trilakesr/
>
> Ernie L. Greening
> Director; Boone County Mounted S&R