Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>]

Tm' Fi wrote:
>Here is the USA there are several local (County level) governments that 
>have implemented Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) standards into their 
>SAR plan.  However, currently there is only one State level  government 
>that approves search & rescue standards and provides (no cost) state 
>level SAR training and testing.

Two, actually.  Virginia and New Mexico.  New Mexico does not treat
each resource type separately, but it has many MSAR resources and 
they are subject to the same requirements as other resource types.
The major difference is that MSAR responders who go through the New
Mexico field certification process must show their saddle bags for
the pack check, and also footgear suitable for walking.

Relevant links are gathered on http://www.ibiblio.org/msar/units .

        Una