|
Post by Saturnalia on Sept 21, 2005 18:30:17 GMT -5
I have my Mounted Patrol written test tonight at 10. I've been looking things over, but I'm so afraid I'm going to fail/not get a high enough score, which happened last year... Mounted Patrol is a group of the Community Service Officers on my campus at school that ride around, report stuff, etc. Paid to ride a horse, ideal. And hard as heck to get onto as a result! So please, send good vibes my way I'll need them...
|
|
|
Post by Dyani on Sept 21, 2005 18:47:09 GMT -5
You get to be a mountie?!!??! That's just the coolest thing ever.
|
|
|
Post by Devin on Sept 21, 2005 18:49:41 GMT -5
Awesome! Good luck, I hope you pass with flying colors!
|
|
axis
Orchard Phoenix
Teh Panther r0xx0rs. ^^;
Posts: 945
|
Post by axis on Sept 21, 2005 18:51:15 GMT -5
0.o If its any consolation, i'm jealous ^.^
|
|
|
Post by Saturnalia on Sept 21, 2005 19:08:01 GMT -5
Hehe, thanks guys. Yeah, it pays nicely, too... though I won't get to go out until next semester if I get on (training is in winter). There are 3 horses here, Injin', Skyler, and Martin... they're cute! If I pass this test, I move on to a riding test (from what I hear, they put you on Martin and try to spook him to see how well you can control him) and then an interview. What would probably be even worse than not passing this would be making it to the interview and not passing... Alright, enough babbling I've been trying to think of any question they'd possibly ask tonight. I think I'm covered on parts of the horse, tack parts, laminitus, founder, colic, basic first aid, basic care... at least, having taken it last year, I have a basic idea of what they'll be asking. But if you guys can think of anything you think I should probably know, let me know 2 hours...
|
|
axis
Orchard Phoenix
Teh Panther r0xx0rs. ^^;
Posts: 945
|
Post by axis on Sept 21, 2005 19:18:43 GMT -5
Thats really good for all the horsie stuff... but what about the reporting stuff? Maybe they'll quiz you on how to apprehend a criminal or something? I'm not sure, I'm only 14 so job offers/requirements haven't really come up yet in my education. ^.^
|
|
|
Post by Saturnalia on Sept 21, 2005 19:24:39 GMT -5
I know mostly they don't actually do much besides calling it in on the radio, for the actual cops to come get, since we're just students But yeah, I probably should think a bit more about the other side of it, dealing with people and whatnot... thankies for reminding me
|
|
axis
Orchard Phoenix
Teh Panther r0xx0rs. ^^;
Posts: 945
|
Post by axis on Sept 21, 2005 19:26:37 GMT -5
No problem! ^.^ I'd be all nervous and blanking-out if I were in your shoes, so i guess it must be nice to get some help.
|
|
|
Post by Indi on Sept 21, 2005 19:28:00 GMT -5
You get to be paid to ride a horse!?!?!?!? *is VERY envious*
Well, best of luck to you. Knowing you, though, you'll definately pass. At least you study. ^_^
|
|
|
Post by Dawby on Sept 21, 2005 19:50:28 GMT -5
a mountie??? duuude. that is totally awesome. you just became my hero. I'll be thinkin' about ya, hun. Good luck!! ummm... think Canada!!
|
|
|
Post by Saturnalia on Sept 21, 2005 20:43:36 GMT -5
ehehe. 15 minutes! Should head over. My chances aren't too bad, at least! There will probably only be like... uh... 25 people going for 8-10 spots... something like that.... I'm hoping that lots of the freshman trying out are like I was last year, unsuspecting and overconfident Off I go, thanks everyone
|
|
|
Post by Saturnalia on Sept 21, 2005 22:30:03 GMT -5
Over and done with... I think I did ok!
|
|
|
Post by sera on Sept 21, 2005 23:34:47 GMT -5
congrats!! ^^
|
|
|
Post by Azrani on Sept 21, 2005 23:37:46 GMT -5
Hope all went well! I've done mounted patrol duties before at carnivals and parades, but unfortunately I was neither paid nor witness to some exciting occurence.
|
|
axis
Orchard Phoenix
Teh Panther r0xx0rs. ^^;
Posts: 945
|
Post by axis on Sept 22, 2005 15:00:44 GMT -5
*crosses fingers* When do you find out who got it?
|
|