Equine Search Packs, What you need and why

Katie Thorne

This course will review and recommend equipment needed for the safe operations of mounted teams in search and rescue assignments that may include overnight stays. Items such as highline equipment, first aid, food prep, sleeping, and rescue items will be introduced and reviewed for search teams. Focus will include items that can be multiple uses in the field to decrease weight and stress on the equine partner.

Bio Katie Thorne, El Dorado County Mounted Team

Katie has been an active member of El Dorado County's Mounted Team since 2002

She has been instrumental in the development of items essential in searches utilizing mounted teams. Working with veterinarians, back country horseman, EMTs and survival specialists, Katie has developed multiple components for commercial sale based on equipment developed through this input. Her company, Vet Med Trail Packs, LLC has been in operation since 2012 and carries multiple items sought after by professional and recreational riders.