Mounted search and rescue

[kathy goodrich <katgood2000@sbcglobal.net>]

Hi Chris,

 

What state and county are you with?

 

 

kathy(Sacramento County)

Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net> wrote:

> We train at night several times a year. Horses see much better than we 
> do and if you watch them they will alert to things you can't see. 
> Depending on your terrain night searching can be safe and effective. 
> We've not been called to do extensive night searching as our county is 
> not overly comfortable with the idea but we are trained if it ever 
> becomes necessary. It's amazing the change in some horse/rider teams at 
> night- a horse that normally will cross water without a pause may decide 
> it is NOT crossing in the dark. Interesting stuff that it's best to know 
> about beforehand.
>
> We have several ways of handling our
>  horses overnight. Usually left to 
> the individual to choose what works best for them. We have strung a high 
> line between two trailers instead of two trees- works fine and is a good 
> option for those areas where there aren't any trees! My preference is a 
> portable electric corral but I occasionally trailer tie as I want my 
> horses to be familiar with the process. Any restraint that allows the 
> most freedom of movement is best for your mount- it will help alleviate 
> sore muscles and keep them from stocking up after a hard days ride. A 
> friend has a portable elec unit designed for packing- solar charger and 
> light weight fencing. I am considering getting one- my horses live in 
> elec fencing and are respectful of it. There are small, red battery 
> operated lights you can attach to the poles to keep folks from running 
> into them. However anyone wandering around an overnight SAR camp should 
> be VERY careful anyway- folks don't appreciate
>  being stepped on when 
> they are grabbing a few hours of sleep!
>
> We are on high alert here due to extremely high temps and serious 
> drought conditions- and the 4th of July in two days. Thunderstorms 
> expected at the end of the week- with lightning. Which all mean fire is 
> a major concern right now. Everyone send us some thoughts of rain!! I do 
> not want to have to go into evacuation mode!
>
> Chris
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