To: Mounted search and rescue <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] MSAR and other SAR skills
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2005 21:20:03 -0800
HI Ian, we are trying to view ourselves as a "ground" SAR team with a
specialty in Mounted SAR. Most of us are willingly called out on foot
searches. (we have the same certification and training.) It makes sense
because you never know when you might have to leave the horses behind
and proceed on foot anyway. We also practice cross country skiing and
snow shoeing- as well as winter riding. We've talked about having at
least a couple of members get certified in low angle rope rescues as
well to augment the teams effectiveness in the wilderness. Many of us
have experience with ATVs and snowmobiles although we don't train with
them.