Mounted search and rescue

[Karen Nesbitt <spanishequines@yahoo.com>]

[Deleted included prior post and HTML duplicate.  Background for
MSAR-Riders subscribers:  this post is in response to a comment on
MSAR-IL, the Illinois state MSAR list, concerning the date of an
MSAR training announced in Henry County, IL.  -Una]


Well, Barb, don't feel bad, the major reason we will not be attending is lack 
of funding, although I can think of a lot of other  reasons or excuses, but 
that is our primary one.  
   
                   NO MONEY....
   
  If we had the money to go to the ROLEX or whatever other (equine or other) 
event, well  it would be a tough call, but I think I would have to really 
consider the training course!  I am fair game for always expanding my 
knowledge even though by my personal nature I am somewhat unstructured and 
really really really hate school!!
   
  Had this been a real call to go on a search, I would have a difficult time 
explaining to some parents or family or some other loved one why I can't go 
look for their kid or whomever as well, but the Rolex or some other event 
would not be one of th e reasons I would not go.
   
  I need a horse trailer that needs good rubber, brakes and  a license, my 
horses needs certain shots and paperwork and even though my ego tells me I do 
not need a compass or a whistle to go look for someone,   and even though my 
horse is healthy and even though I have no problem in signing a release of 
liability,  and even though our tow vehicle needs an oil change and a 
stinking thermostat for heat,  well, without the funding, and even though we 
are intelligent human beings with sense and some experience, we are dead in 
the water.
   
  NAIS puts a cramp in spontenaity, as to does a lot of regulations....
   
  And even though some sleazeball childmolester might take a neighbors child, 
had this been a real call,  I hope that the sheriffs department or any other 
governing party  of any county in this state&nb sp;would find it in their 
better graces to forgive my partner and me if we could not fill the bill in 
some of these directions but still managed to get ourselves and our steed and 
what feable little equipment we DO HAVE,  to the search site be it somewhat 
against some regulation, or speed limit.and we are perhaps not quite dressed 
to the tilt like a shined up Marine.  (No offense gang!)
   
  I know the victims family would.
   
  As for your question, WHY THIS PARTICULAR WEEKEND?  I guess the victims 
family would be asking us all WHY ME?
   
  Karen Nesbitt
  Illinois - Unaffiliated

  PS  - I would also then donate the $20 bucks or whatever to support the 
State Troopers as an affiliate, that is, if I had it....