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  • From: Jonah Libsack <jonahlibsack@hotmail.com>
  • To: MSAR Riders <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] New member requirements
  • Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:08:17 +0000

Hey Paul,

I am interested in your "field qualifications".  Do you have a file you would share with me?

Thanks,
Jonah

> From: pfleming@nwlink.com
> To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:45:12 -0800
> Subject: Re: [MSAR] New member requirements
>
> Hi Lisa,
>
> The first thing I tell prospects is that this is not about horses. It is
> about search and rescue. We don't teach horsemanship and it's not always
> fun. Be very clear on what you expect from them and what they can expect
> from you. You do not want to bring folks in under false pretense. They will
> be disappointed and you will waist valuable training time/resources.
>
> As part of our entry process we do a few new horse/rider evaluation rides.
> We are looking at horsemanship, horse and rider conditioning, ability to
> function as part of a team. We try to figure out where the edges of their
> comfort zone or ability are with progressively more difficult rides. It
> really doesn't take long for them to figure out if MSAR is for them or not.
>
> I have been the Training Officer for my unit for the last six years or so
> and it seems to me for every five we take in only two with their horses will
> make it through to full field qualification with in the first year. It is
> really hard to do this as a part timer so just make sure they understand
> what they are getting into and how rewarding it really is.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of
> horsedriver54@woh.rr.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 2:07 PM
> To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org
> 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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