09:00, May 26, 2020
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EMERCOM of Russia congratulates divisions of the equestrian service of the Department on professional day

May 26 is an important day for specialists whose work is related to horses. This day is the unofficial day of the horseman.

Today, the Equestrian Search and Rescue Service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry has more than 60 horses, which are on duty in equestrian crews.

The equestrian service units in the EMERCOM of Russia system consist of the Sochi Equestrian Cynological Center in Sochi (branches in Gelendzhik, Arkhyz and Simferopol), the Vytegra Arctic Rescue Research and Training Center in the Vologda Region, and the 334 cavalry group of the Noginsky Training Center in the Moscow Region , Equestrian-Canine Search and Rescue Point of the South Siberian Search and Rescue Unit of the EMERCOM of Russia, Abakan, Republic of Khakassia.

The largest horse service is based in the Southern Federal District, which was formed 12 years ago on the basis of the URPSO EMERCOM of Russia. Today in the Southern Equestrian and Canine Center there are more than 40 horses, stables and premises for food, territory for walking and training. Animal health is monitored by a staff veterinarian.

The key to Equestrian Search and Rescue is horse training. The search is often unpredictable: the rider and his horse, being in a new environment, are actively searching for traces that should lead to people in distress. Each horse undergoes a special training course on the development of endurance, abrasive qualities, psychological balance, equipment for transporting goods and injured people.

Equestrian crews are involved in the search and rescue of victims in the mountains, forests, on rough terrain and marshy areas where it is impossible to use any type of transport, helicopter, or other ground equipment. The equestrian unit in such cases is the main, and sometimes the only means of delivery of rescuers, special cargoes and equipment to the place of search and rescue operations. Horse capacity is up to 200 kg.

After the victim is found, he is laid on a special stretcher, after which the horse smoothly and quickly enough takes him to the track, where an ambulance is already waiting. This method of movement allows you to save the forces of rescuers, and the time of evacuation is significantly reduced. In addition, horses are unpretentious, they can work in the mountains at any time of the year, excluding only periods of severe frost.

It is worth emphasizing that the involvement of service horses in search and rescue operations increases the likelihood of finding, injured or lost several times.

According to the trainers, each horse has its own character, but they are sensitive, flexible, hardy and friendly. Rescue horses are well aware of the danger and warn of it. The biggest praise for them is love and a piece of cracker or carrot.

Over the years, thanks to equestrian service, hundreds of human lives have been saved.

EMERCOM of Russia congratulates the equestrian service on a holiday and wishes you good health, successful work and accomplishment of the tasks!

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