To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Reflective / Safety gear
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:44:18 -0500
Another idea for dark-time visibility is the battery-operated Christmas
lightes. They can be wrapped, drapped, and tied just about anywhere. I've
used them in parades, but they would serve the MSAR purpose of being seen at
night.
> First, my prayers go out to the individuals and horses hurt and killed
> in the accident Karen was talking about. A traffic accident involving
> my horses is one of my greatest fears.
> Because of that, and also because my unit works so much in late
> afternoon/evening, I have a lot of reflective gear on my horse. It
> includes: reflective leg bands (fore & aft), reflective tail wrap,
> reflective strips on the halter-bridle, and a flashing LED light that
> can be mounted just about anywhere.
> I also purchased a couple of halters years ago from a company that I
> believe has since gone out of business and I wish I could find somewhere
> to get them now. They have reflective and flourescent (GLOWS after a
> couple of hours in sunlight) material sewn onto them. I think the
> company was called "after dark for horses" or something like that. They
> also made breastcollars and lead ropes with the same material and I just
> wish I had gotten more of it.
> No matter what high-visibility stuff we put on ourselves or our horses,
> the fact remains that some drivers can't see a CAR with headlights on so
> what can you do but be vigilant and super careful?
> Susan in AL
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