To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] bylaws concerning use / exclusion of stud horses
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 09:01:30 -0800
From: <Slybarbara@aol.com>
> My unit's bylaws specifically state that stallions are not permitted to be
certified for mounted SAR. We have a member who would like to challenge
this rule.
If you make an exception for 1 stallion and rider, you have set a precedent
to be asked by another. While I've seen many very well mannered studs under
saddle, I wouldn't go there for MSAR. I've seen even exceptionally well
mannered studs revert to their natural instincts even in a controlled
environment. All it takes is one incident, and the liability wouldn't be
worth allowing that stallion to participate.