Netherlands Horse Rescue 2006 with names of rescue riders
God bless those who save the horses. Their names at last.
The video answers why we are with horses – they make us better, stronger, bigger then ourselves could be without them.
This was sent to me in 2006 as a file—-I have no idea who the creator was but it is the first edit. I take no credit for photography or music or any content but it is priceless and inspiring. For almost 2 years I have tried to find out the horsewomen’s names. Finally I have.
The 6 women (ages 19-40)who rode that day were honored by their government for their bravery and courage for riding into frigid flood waters that had hidden ditches, strewn with broken fencing and other hazards. The waters were due to rise with the next storm.
The horses caught by a sudden storm were weakening and many were showing signs of giving up. The nature of the horse herd kept them from trying to save themselves.
For three days the media broadcasted the unsucessful attempts to rescue them. Then a posting appeared on the friesian horses forum, by Micky Nijboer: “horses and riders sought…..Only experienced riders with horses without fear of water” could try the idea of leading them off the small mound of land. They would meet the next day and the video is what they accomplished by risking themselves and their horses.
I recently found out
the women’ and horses’ names
Susan Fransen riding Blizzard,
Micky Nijboer riding Berber,
Antje Dijkstra riding Humphrey,
Hinke Lap riding Guinever,
Christina Stormer riding Perfeft and
Fardow de Rueter riding King.
Fardow de Ruiter was 33 at the time of the rescue. She rode her horse King, the Paint Stallion. Her guest book can be found at http://www.tboek.nl/gastenboek/colouredstable
http://www.colouredstable.com
I know this video has been missing so here it is – pass it on to those who need inspiration to suceed when everthing else has failed.
Please see for a better understanding of the dangers 1:47 one of the riders horse trips with the island horses moving forward. He stands between them and her as she remounts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrMjAKEfB8c
Awards ceremony introducing riders. It is in Dutch but identifies horses and riders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvNZOqRc25Q
Duration : 0:6:38
I have seen this a …
I have seen this a thoussand times and can see it many more. Makes me cry
When I see those …
When I see those horses stepping high as they emerge from the water I can’t keep from crying for joy. A rousing heartfelt salute dear horsewomen of Holland.
Brave and beautiful …
Brave and beautiful – the horses and their rescuers!
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CathelijnesSuperdogs –Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde.. **It was this way beautiful to see how at last the horses dared water
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CathelijnesSuperdogs –Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde.. **It was this way beautiful to see how at last the horses dared water
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CathelijnesSuperdogs –Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde.. **It was this way beautiful to see how at last the horses dared water
Het was zo mooi om …
Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde..
Het was zo mooi om …
Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde..
Het was zo mooi om …
Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk d epaarden het water over durfde.. (L)
I saw this video, …
I saw this video, sent in an email, back when this first happened. I though about it today and decided to look it up, still 4 years later it had me crying!! The power of the equine herd and how they know who to trust and who if helping them, is just so amazing!!
This video sends shivers down my spine everytime i think of it. Is is the number one, most amazing thing i have ever seen.
God bless those women!! xxxxxxx
Truly amazing! So …
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Truly amazing! So brave of those women to do this to save those horses! Thank God for people like that!
WOW!! this really …
WOW!! this really brought tears to my eyes…well done to those brave rescuers
I am impressed …
I am impressed beyond words. good job.
Hi, from Mexico, …
Hi, from Mexico, from a female rider (Amazone) a BIG Thank You for this Video… It was women who saved them horses…! Of course! ;-D
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QuintindeVerneuilBWP — Thank you for posting this fine and inspiring video.
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QuintindeVerneuilBWP — Thank you for posting this very fine, moving and inspirational video. God bless those who save (and build).
holding my heart i …
holding my heart i want every one of those horses and big hugs to the ladies, they are true courageous and wonderful heros I cry so much.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
every time I this I …
every time I this I burst out crying it’s so beautiful takes my breath away, I love them so much and the ladies for rescuing them GOD BLESS YOU xxx
COOL!!!
COOL!!!
Very very touching!!
Very very touching!!
I still love it …
I still love it after nearly 4 years, somethign to remind me how amazing horses are!!!!
this video got me …
this video got me crying crying crying. I can remember this very well when is was on the news. I am so happy that they are rescued!
tht was an amazing …
tht was an amazing thing for thoses women to do but R.I.P to the horses tht died.
That was …
That was Magnificent !! Excellent choice of music, I will never tire of watching this over and over again..BRAVO to those women.
wow thats alot of …
wow thats alot of horses!!! awesome job by these Ladies!