Ratchet straps are used to secure horses or other large animals to the Rescue Glide. They are used in conjunction with chokers. Ratchet straps are carried on Rescue-1 and Rescue-3. (On Rescue-1 they are stored in the locker box labeled, "Rescue Glide Box 2".)
On Rescue-1 the ratchet straps are hung from the right-hand rear door.
Chokers are used to attach the ratchet straps to the Rescue Glide.
The older chokers (on Rescue-3) are black. The newer chokers (on Rescue-1) are yellow.
The chokers provide a more secure grip for the ratchet straps when securing a large animal.
For more information regarding the application of recovery straps, please visit Technical Sheet #14,
Packaging a Downed Horse for Transport.
The training information presented in these information sheets and guides is offered for illustrative and volunteer refresher purposes only. It is not a substitute for actual hands-on training.
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