Re: RC: Dead/Alive -TEVIS RESCUE Part 2

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi denise
You shouldn't have to defend yourself. Most of us were not there. Few if
ANY know all the facts. NO ONE was in your shoes and knew what you were
going through. Should be end of story. Glad you and your horse are OK.
Bette

Denise Thornton wrote:
> 
> I have been getting very very hard questions about the
> rescue efforts. That is the problem.  Many riders like
> myself- are under the impression some sort of Search
> and Rescue was available. I was prepared to pay if
> necessary, cuz thats what is in the Rider Handbook.
> There was not.  NOT a rumor. I am not flaming nor
> knife throwing.  I have been in contact with the
> board, and about rectifying the problem. THERE was no
> process!- I was specifically told that by several
> board members on Sunday and on days following,
> including a VP.  In fact I was told they did not have
> a name of an agency or could not provide any
> assistance to locate some help. That's why I am
> sharing and was encouraged to do so.
> 
> I reported to the radio control in Foresthill I went
> off the trail and needed help to locate my horse-They
> knew of the incident , gave me a chair and I guess we
> were waiting for some sort of help. I and my friend
> called  the Auburn Sheriff to have the airborne copter
> go out with infrared lights- it was too hazy. (Tues-I
> was subsequently told I would have to pay for it, as I
> relayed my story to a board member-I KNOW that- I
> would have paid a repeller and ham guy if I could find
> one) I was told that nothing could be done til light
> of day.
> 
> As some of the vicious email I have gotton-Perhaps
> those individuals on the board I spoke too thought I
> was on some leased horse, I went to a hotel in Sacto
> for my comfort! ( there was no room In
> Auburn-Penryn,Rocklin, or Roseville) I don't know why
> they couldn't help me -give me a name or etc.   THIS
> INFORMATION IS BEING SHARED SO YOU CAN BE AWARE,
> INSTEAD OF ASSUMING SOMETHING IS IN PLACE!
> My crew and I do not have repelling gear, ham radios,
> chainsaws etc.- or know how to operate them.  That
> helpful info was given to me Sunday morn by board
> members. Board members and the Drags on Saturday night
> explained the terrain was bad at that point in the
> trail and we would need special gear.  For all those
> who have been wondering why I did not go hopping down
> the precipice, first of all- the trail was very narrow
> and there was a ride happening, and was very dangerous
> for others coming down cuz they couldn't see me cuz of
> the switchbacks. Secondly, I couldn't see my horse
> from above, nor did he respond to me, nor did I hear
> any movement. There was no room for me on the trail
> for riders to pass,  I have received many emails from
> the riders that passed me- they know how dangerous it
> was at that point
> 
> I could go on- but to end it here- be aware and ask at
> the ride meeting about specifics- tel numbers etc.
> regarding a rescue process.  I will always do that
> now. And I am working with the board and privates to
> have something in place.
> Thank you all
> 
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Bette Lamore
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