Mounted search and rescue

["Paul Fleming" <pfleming@nwlink.com>]

My unit requires forehand and hind quarter turns for several reasons. First it is part of the individual demonstrating personal horsemanship. The horse demonstrates to perform the maneuver and every now and then we ride into a place where those techniques are necessary to safely get back out. It is only a big deal when you need to do it and can’t.

 

Regards

 

Paul Fleming

PMSAR

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Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:42 PM
To: MSAR-Riders@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [MSAR] Requirements for horse rider team

 

I am a member of Contra Costa County Sheriffs Search and Rescue in CA.  Our Equestrian Resource requires our horse rider teams to perform most of the common tasks I have seen on other units web sites, an issue among our group is a requirement to turn the horse on the forehand and hind quarters in hand and mounted.  One opinion is this is unreasonable because other units do not require it and they see no need.  The other opinion is riders should be able to move any part of the horse when desired.  Do any of your organizations require the forehand and hind quarter turns?

 

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