Mounted search and rescue

["philip easley" <easleyranch@foothill.net>]

I am catching up since I got back and do not know if anyone had already
wrote this.  On the Hobbles.  We do not just use hobbles to graze the horses
and mules.  I also use a high line.  My mules can run about 30 mph with
hobbles on.  I have to use three way hobbles to keep them from leaving if
they have a mind to.  We also use the hobbles to keep the lead horse in one
place when fixing a problem with a pack string when there is no tree to tie
to.  The string is tied off to the lead horse.  The hobbles are also used
when you have a horse or mule that is tied off to the high line or tree and
they will not stop pawing.
Philip Easley
NCSSAR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patty Montoya" <riverrider@bak.rr.com>
To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mules


> Last weekend I met some people who were packing little horses (13-14
hands)
> that were half Percheron and half "halflinger".  They were both paints and
> "narrow" horses.  They claimed they had great minds and were very good
> packers.  I am somewhat interested.  Anyone have any opinion on this
cross?
> Also, our unit requires that we pack hobbles, but I always highline or
> electric fence my horses.  So, I went out and bought hobbles with no
intent
> to use them.  I don't really want to get into a discussion of the pros or
> cons of the hobbles themselves, I'm more interested in opinions of the
unit
> REQUIRING that I use them.  Should the individual make this decision, or
are
> we obligated to follow this rule just as we are obligated to follow other
> MSAR rules and regulations?
> Patty/California
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Pennbo" <pennbo@bbv.net>
> To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [MSAR] Mules
>
>
> > Thanks Philip. Ever seen a mule out of a gaited Morgan?
> >
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