To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Transport via horse
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:11:18 -0700
I suspect someone with a blister from new hiking boots - slowed down and
uncomfortable walking - would consider a backboard/CID and Stokes overkill.
But if that same person can sit a saddle without problems you can eliminate
the rubbing boot and get them out faster than a litter carry. ;-)
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Jorene Downs
SAR & CERT
Mounted SAR
www.ceoates.com/msar
-----Original Message-----
From: IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN
There are several possible ways to transport with horsepower. In all cases
you start with a packaged patient on a back board/CID and in a Stokes
litter. [...]