Mounted_search_and_rescue

Mounted search and rescue (MSAR), search and rescue responders on horseback, are primarily a search resource, but also can provide off-road logistics support and transportation. Mounted SAR responders can in some terrains move faster on the ground than a human on foot, can transport more equipment, and may be physically less exhausted than a SAR responder performing the same task on foot. Mounted SAR responders typically have longer initial response times than groundpounder SAR resources, due to the time required to pick up trailer, horse(s), and perhaps also water, feed, and equipment.

Horses and dogs

Search and rescue horses, like SAR dogs, have acute senses and can assist as search animals.

Some mounted SAR responders work a SAR dog from horseback.

Organization

In the United States, many counties have specially deputized, usually volunteer, mounted search and rescue units.

See also

• Mounted police, usually career (paid) officers
• Horses in warfare

External links

• Mounted SAR community portal hosted on ibiblio
  • MSAR standards task group hosted by ASTM International under Committee F32 on Search and Rescue

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