Welcome to the Equine Unit of GPSAR.

CURRENTLY UNDER RECONSTRUCTION! MOVING EQUINE INTO THE 22ND CENTURY



Other activities we participate in to broaden our experience level for Search and Rescue work:
Valley Forge National Park Volunteer Patrol, Safety Demonstrations, Competitive Trail, Jumping, Gymkana, Team Penning, Parades, Paperchase/Pace Events, Shore and Mountain Trail Rides
UTILIZATION OF A SEARCH HORSE

TRANSPORTATION

SEARCH PARTNER



RIDER REQUIREMENTS
Experienced Trail Rider:

Mounted Unit members must be experienced trail riders at least 18 years of age. The team members must be comfortable searching in wilderness and other large undeveloped areas.

Some relevant questions to be considered...
HORSE REQUIREMENTS

Horses used for SAR work must have a quiet, cooperative disposition, free of vices, and generally fit to ride all day. Specifically: