BROWNING — History was recently made as the Blackfeet Nation proudly became home to the first Native-led equine air scent detection Search and Rescue (SAR) team.
The Holding Hope SAR Equine Team, comprised of three dedicated members and an auditor, recently completed intensive scent detection training under the guidance of Terry Nowacki, a nationally recognized pioneer in equine scent detection.
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The team trained alongside seasoned SAR units, including the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol and other teams from as far away as South Dakota. At the end of the training, three Blackfeet horses earned the distinction of wearing official Equine Search and Rescue mas