Mounted search and rescue

["Lila Corey" <Caballera@embarqmail.com>]

Lisa,
What do you consider aggressive horsemanship?  I have started a MSAR in NC. 
We have guidelines as to what type of discipline and etc. is allowed.  We 
also have a "certification" test we perform on members and their horses.

Lila
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <horsedriver54@woh.rr.com>
To: <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 5:07 PM
Subject: [MSAR] New member requirements


> Hello I am new to this format.  We have a Search and Rescue Team in 
> Springfield Ohio.  We have been in existence since Aug. 2005.  Our problem 
> is when we have people that want to join they don't always work out. What 
> I would like to ask the group is how do you select new members?  do they 
> have to ride with a mentor, try out, etc.  We are training for the parade 
> and parking lot patrol and wherever the Sheriff needs us.  We are all 
> volunteers and want to keep our number to around 14-15. Any help in how 
> your group determines if a person will work out would be appreciated.  I 
> know you can't tell in the long run how a person will step up and help but 
> if a person comes in, for example, and has very aggressive horsemanship, 
> would you invite her in?  thanks for any help       lisa
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