Saddleback Carry: Technique & How to Safely Transport an Injured Person

Saddleback Carry:

This carry is ideal for moving an injured person uphill or over long distances

- Place the injured person between the caregiver’s shoulders with the person’s legs wrapped around the caregiver’s waist.

- Pass one arm around the injured person’s body and over the opposite shoulder.

- Use your other arm to support the person’s hips.

Alternative Saddleback Carry:

An older child and smaller person can be carried using a modified saddleback carry.

1. Start with the injured person's legs around your waist and face to the ground.

1. Bring their arms straight up so you can lift them in a way that their chest faces you as you sit back.

1. Secure their arms on your neck/shoulders, bend your elbows, and hold them under the hips to maintain the sitting position