As a member of Mounted Unit, not only do you have a chance to donate your time to your community but also to work with your horse as a partner.

The horse/human partnership in a search can have many different and exciting dimensions.

The elevated position of the searcher can enhance the ability to see sign and track the subject. It also provides a wider range of view. The independent awareness of sound, movement and odor that a horse possesses can lead to the conclusion of a successful search. The speed in which a horse/human partnership can move will assist in covering outlying areas. This is critical to foot searchers in order for them to focus on a more specific area. The strength and power of the horse can be utilized for subject evacuation, canine rescue when needed, and movement of supplies to areas not accessible to vehicles. This partnership can be utilized for radio relay and observation posts.

As a member of the Mounted Unit you are also asked to participate in some fun community public relation duties. This can include parades and other appearances where you and your equine partner represent the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

As a member of SAR you are trained to participate in disaster services other than SAR. Under normal circumstances, this training is more than useful. In this day and age, it could be critical to the lives in your community