MOUNTED SEARCH AND RESCUE

AN EQUESTRIAN EDGE

Since 1973, the El Dorado Search and Rescue's Mounted Team has carried on a centuries-old tradition of leveraging the unique abilities of horses for search and rescue operations.

EDSAR's Mounted Team is made up of passionate horsemen and women who use their expertise and personal horses to find lost or injured individuals.

In urgent situations when time is of the essence, Mounted Teams can be deployed quickly to expedite the search in regions with limited road access. When the terrain demands it, mules may be utilized alongside or in place of horses.

El Dorado Search and Rescue Mounted Team takes a moment to enjoy a mission accomplished

Taking a moment to enjoy a mission accomplished

El Dorado Search and Rescue Mounted Team Member calls out while traversing the lakefront areas to determine or eliminate where the missing person might be

Traversing lakefront areas and calling out to determine or eliminate where the missing person might be

Mounted Search and Rescue's unique advantages include:

Entry requirements to be on EDSAR's Mounted Team include:

Volunteers will receive training that includes:

El Dorado Search and Rescue Mounted Team informs the Off Highway Vehicle Team on trail conditions and accessible pathways

Mounted Team informs the Off Highway Vehicle Team on trail access and conditions

El Dorado Search and Rescue Teams prepare a rescue litter transport to the subject found by the Mounted Team

EDSAR Teams prepare a rescue litter to transport an injured subject

El Dorado Search and Rescue Mounted Team Members leads Ground Team Members to the subject’s location

Mounted Team Members lead Ground Team Members to the subject’s location

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Keeping both horses and riders safe is our top priority while they perform their life-saving search and rescue work missions.

Your donations will help our Mounted Team fund skills development training and certification programs and help cover the costs related to purchasing protective equipment, rescue supplies, and emergency equipment.