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- From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
- To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do
- Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:06:04 -0500
Stay away from sources that claim to MSAR
specialists or search specialists. What you wear as a Non-Government
Organization Team is up to you. Our rule is that if you are not
comfortable in the saddle or walking on the ground you are not properly
dressed. Check local laws. In You will find that anything that is marked
for rescue use costs twice as much as the same item marketed to construction
trades or regular non-riders. You can get trailer decals (reflective
HORSES signs for instance) at a sign shop or even a police supply catalog like
Galls for a better price than through special sites. Same for rolls of
reflective tape to add to helmets, saddle bags, etc., cheaper at a truck
trailer shop. Each rider should have a helmet, ASTM or
British compliant, gloves, safety glasses or eye protection, proper footwear,
chaps, a compass, whistle, and their clothes should be adequate for the
weather. This is often rough riding around here (SE PA): trees and brush,
rocks, creeks, poison ivy, poison oak, and in some areas a little further north
or east, rattlesnakes (even in housing developments). The same applies to
tack. Saddles must be well fitted to the horse, use an effective bit and bridle,
and this means bitless is fine if control can be maintained. Saddle fit
is crucial for the effectiveness of the horse. If the saddle does not fit
the horse hurts and will not work at peak efficiency. Stirrups should be
comfortable as well. If there is a lot of heavy brush you may want traps (leather
shields). My saddle also has extended fenders and skirts so equipment
rests on leather, not the horse’s skin. Saddlebags are useful, canvas or
Cordura with zippered closings work well. I also carry water bottle pockets on
the pommel. Dependent on terrain a chest plate and a flank strap may be
needed, or even a crupper. Avoid tie downs of any kind. The team needs some infrastructure to be
functional. You need liability and workman’s comp insurance at
least, see a good agent for a fire company or ambulance company insurer like
VFIS. Most club insurance doesn’t cover search and rescue.
You need dispatch services that are emergency service grade. If you can
get the local 9-1-1 center to do it they are probably the best (and they are usually
free). You will need communications within the tactical operation and depending
on terrain and what other responders will be using try to match their radio
equipment. Right now, used 150 MHz band analog radios are flooding the
market as many public safety users switch to 500, 700, or 800 MHz systems. Also,
all radios will have to be digital (P25) by 2010 or a little later unless there
are no other users in interference range on your channels. You need a license
for the radios unless the current licensee gives you permission to use the
channel under their license. SE PA SAR operates on channels licensed by
the county radio system, and PA DCNR, and is equipped to interface with the
state SAR council channels although we are not a member. Radios and spare
batteries, chargers, should be team owned and insured. As to what else you carry, that is
adaptable to the mission, terrain, and task. But be sure to get the brain
engaged before leading out. Irv Lichtenstein From:
msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Lila Corey I am just trying to get a team started. Our name will
be TESAR for Triangle Equine SAR. I have set up a non-profit status,
etc. Now what I need to know is a good source for vests, and clothing -
that would be ground appropriate as well as horse appropriate?? Any web site
out there that specialize in this?
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Re: [MSAR] tracking fugitives
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- Re: [MSAR] tracking fugitives, Una Smith, 11/10/2008
- Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What would you do if, T'mi Fi, 11/09/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What would you doif,
Jorene Downs, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What would youdoif,
David Leadbetter, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What wouldyoudoif,
Jorene Downs, 11/11/2008
- Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - Whatwouldyoudoif, David Leadbetter, 11/11/2008
- Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - Whatwouldyoudoif, David Leadbetter, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What wouldyoudoif,
Jorene Downs, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
Lila Corey, 11/11/2008
- Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do, Thor Burfine, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
Pennbo's, 11/11/2008
- Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do, IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN, 11/12/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
Pennbo's, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: What you really do,
Lila Corey, 11/11/2008
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Re: [MSAR] Subject: Re: :* HYPOTHETICALLY SPEAKING - What would youdoif,
David Leadbetter, 11/11/2008
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