Mounted search and rescue

["fred graupmann" <fredgraupmann1636@msn.com>]

Pre-briefing with the dog-handler is needed. I did this with the handlers on 
a search defining the heavy undergrowth for them & the posse in the more open 
area. Cross training with dog handlers and horses had been done before and I 
knew these people, so that went well. Most dog handlers welcome this training 
because without it they don't know how the dog well react to horses.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jorene Downs<mailto:Jorene@CEOates.com> 
  To: Mounted search and rescue<mailto:msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org> 
  Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 5:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [MSAR] Propose to your local AHJ


  From: "Sherry C. Hicks" <shicks@nwinc.net<mailto:shicks@nwinc.net>>
  > Does anyone ever use the K9 and horses at the same time?

  Since our local K9 used for backcountry are usually trailing / tracking 
  dogs, it isn't a problem to mix them. Mixing non-scent discriminating dogs 
  with other searchers can be a problem because those dogs can alert on 
  searchers if the wind direction is wrong.

  We often have dogs and trackers (on foot or mounted) out at the same time, 
  but we also have vast deep backcountry to cover. Who is assigned where, and 
  when, is incident specific and also based on availability of resources. :)

  -Jorene

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