NETHERLANDS RESCUE - 2006

THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN AROUND AWHILE BUT IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT ITS WORTH A LOOK AT. EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE MANKIND SHOWS US HE HAS A HEART !
The Great Netherlands Horse Rescue
By Chris, Five Star Ranch Staff Writer
The biggest horse story that came out of The Netherlands in 2006 was the amazing tale of the Great Netherlands Horse Rescue. A group of about 100 horses were stranded on a small piece of land when the waters rose unexpectedly after a fierce storm. The horses were stranded for three days on a tiny sliver of land. Firemen and animal welfare officers brought the horses food and water to keep up their strength. As wind and icy rain blasted the horses, they huddled together with their rear ends facing the wind. Finally on the third day, the great rescue was made.
The video of the horse rescue is incredibly moving. The combination of the horse footage and music will bring happy tears to any horse lover's eyes. The sound starts about a minute into the video.

[@Piekewallie]

there was this woman, Norma Miedema. she was there, from day one. she is the one who called for help, no one helped her. from day one, SHE was the one who told everyone to help tear the fence down and get a horse and go into the cold water and confince the other horses it was not deep enough to drown and it was save to cross over to the main land. but no one would listen to her. not the mayer, not the firefighters, not the God damn army. and then there were this girls who 'suddenly' came up with the same idea and guess what? the plan worked and no one has ever called Norma's name. the forgotten woman of the north. SHE is the true hero because she cared enough to be there, 24/7 in the cold water. SHE deserves some credits too!!!

[@esthermuller6620]

In this link she is credited - www.metaspoon.com/100-horses-trapped-island-netherlands-rescue/

[@Omeka12]

+Marieke Evelien Van Der Wal Yes I take my hat of to her and do give her praise for starting the move to save these horse but in the end it is about saving these horse and all involved did a great job, god bless you all.

[@Vipermikkie]

+Marieke Evelien Van Der Wal Ik had geen idee dat dat norma was. Ik vind haar zowiezo al een top mens, maar dit zet haar nog een paar trapjes hoger. Geweldig om te weten dank je :)

[@Piekewallie]

+Vipermikkie altijd fijn om te lezen dat mensen haar al kennen, en nu nóg meer weten over haar grenzeloze liefde voor dieren.

[@Meowskiii]

+Marieke Evelien Van Der Wal ROCK ON NORMA! THANK YOU! from Maine USA!

[@jennydrumm7223]

I wonder if these brave ladies know that, after all these years, people are still watching this and are amazed at their courage and skill, not to mention the wonderful horses they rode!

[@sigiloXXX]

Still watching in August 2023. I've seen all the videos posted on the rescue. 💓 EDIT: there's a better video, the same actually, who gives credit to all the women.

[@jennydrumm7223]

@@sigiloXXX Just watched it again and it still gives me chills!

[@cicicici1474]

Sunt impresionata de câte ori privesc acest material și în decursul anilor l am privit de multe ori .RESPECT

[@silviamaria1000]

I've seen it hundreds of times and can watch it over and over again. Today this is the third time I have watch it...it brings tears to my eyes...Love it

[@glennburns9368]

Computers sure have progressed in the last few years. Somehow those horses managed to splash seawater right through my screen and onto my face!

[@hyzercreek]

+Glenn Burns Good point, my cheeks were getting a little salty too

[@arttrombley7385]

+hyzercreek It took me a few seconds to figure out your post. :-)

[@CatRobbins747]

+Glenn Burns were only human :)

[@JaanaJ1]

+Glenn Burns Glenn, I think we have the same model of computer ;)

[@zilam98]

+Glenn Burns i agree. this is so moving. the music helped the cause too

[@MHarenArt]

What an epic rescue! To see those horse all huddle together like that, and then begin to follow the lead of the riders, was truly amazing!

[@sherrysoong94]

These 4 women were the real riders of Rohan.

[@AnjaliYogaWellnessInc]

+Sherry Soong Oh, yes, indeed!!!! I LOVE this!!!

[@eege742]

It were 7 partly extremely young women. Their names are listed at the end of the original clip, with the names of their horses. The one on top had the idea but the Authorities fight her since many years as she also rescues other animals. She finally simply rescued the horses without allowance. Horses kept drinking salty seawater although they brought freshwater by boat.

[@julieenslow5915]

SIX riders and their mounts. PLUS the woman who led the whole rescue.

[@rommertydema2634]

6 Women and one of their was pregnant and she didn't know at the time.

[@paisapenny]

Excellent use of horse psychology. They were ready for the 'boss mare' to lead them out. "The leadership role in a herd is held by a mare, known colloquially as the "lead mare" or "boss mare." The mare determines the movement of the herd as it travels to obtain food, water, and shelter. She also determines the route the herd takes when fleeing from danger."

[@amycooper4828]

I can't believe I found this again! It's been fifteen years, and still sends chills up my back.

[@ataaah]

People may make fun of the herd instinct, but with capable, careful, knowledgable leaders, a lot can be accomplished. This doesn't just work with horses. Beautiful story.

[@Kairos_Akuma]

It's so interesting to see the chain reaction of everyone lining up after some of them followed the lead-mare. And zero hesitation.. the trust in the herd- even if it's a merged is so strong.. Wonderful even know and kudos for the riders.

[@cheekyoziechick]

Damn when that music started... I just tingled all over. Beautiful.

[@nextlifearotti]

+cheekyoziechick that's the soundtrack from Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis. Great, isn't it?

[@cheekyoziechick]

redher I was playing it on my recorder last night after I heard it. So beautiful.

[@mnirwin5112]

+redher Thanks, I was wondering what it was as well. It fits the video perfectly!

[@nextlifearotti]

+Mona Irwin yes, it fits very well, doesn't it?

[@sliderossian]

+cheekyoziechick I would have preferred listening to the horses, which I could barely hear hidden under layers of reverberated noise.

[@lucretiadevalois7427]

Everytime I watch this it makes me cry. Such an amazing rescue of these horses, so moving. And these women who saved them are heroes. They didnt just watch but came to action. Beautiful, great example of how we should help and care for animals.

[@gillianredfearn8367]

The only reason human beings are on the earth is to rescue animals in need. Apart from that, we wouldn't be missed.

[@neilhunt7452]

Still all these years later still brings tears to my eyes watching this, the complete trust to follow.

[@bettyderoo5984]

Iedere keer als ik dit zie, de tranen lopen over mijn wangen, zoooo mooi om te zien. Wat een idee en wat dapper van deze 4 dames, ze hadden gelijk, de paarden volgen. En hoe, triomf , echt geweldig!!!

[@eulessgirl1]

The heart of a woman; the courage of a warrior. Horsewomen of Holland you have been written in ink on my list of all-time heroes.

[@c.s7978]

Although I had heard about this, I had never seen the video until now.. It may be the biggest single horse rescue in the world, and the most beautiful sight..

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

This took everyone working together, finding the route, and the expert horsewomen and the beautifully trained horses they were riding. Also a herd of horses naturally respond to the Alpha Mare !!

[@Kairos_Akuma]

Jupp. And if they get one they just create a chain reaction. So amazing

[@dianeu-wm4ei]

true Leaders never push....lead by "example" ... the herd will follow! BRAVO!

[@leighholloway1899]

whenever I watch this I am reminded of the value of true leadership

[@sarahhwalter8000]

that took teamwork, the finale of which involved the 6 women. Before that, there were those who rescued the 1st 20. And there were those who prepared the path that was to be used. CONGRATULIONS TO all for this Grand Rescue!

[@sb3911]

Brings tears every time I watch it. Humanity is certainly worth fighting for.

[@createwithbarbbl4125]

Those women were magnificent. I have watched this many times, it always brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for your bravery and amazing horsemanship.

[@leannep5195]

There are numerous morals to this beautiful story of love, care, compassion, vision, courage, strength, determination, communication, working together and blind faith. Thankyou for reminding me xo

[@bluehearthorse]

I still get chills when I watch this. kudos to those girls.

[@merryhunt9153]

The horses look so happy!

[@mercedesjones94]

For as many bad people we have, we have angels like these people. God has a spot in Heaven for all of them!

[@0famz]

This was such an amazing rescue, I cried! :)

[@theanimalsvoice9885]

A most memorable rescue I never get tired of watching. Thank you to all who made this possible!!

[@kwgrid]

So moving. I've watched this clip and the longer version more than a dozen times over the years.

[@sherriefuller-dobbie4036]

I am crying watching this. amazing and so brave.

[@shelzblack488]

norma you are a true hero thank you so much! thank you all you ladies! together you were to save these beautiful horses💖absolutely breathtaking! amazing!

[@edwinahalsey2182]

Have never seen anything so moving, beautiful and heart wrenching. Thank God they al made is across, and thank you those who helped them. Wonderful video.

[@Linda-hs1lk]

Edwina Halsey God didn't do a thing darling. Those girls did.

[@TuberoseKisser]

Saartje Hond pretty sure the whole "thank god" isn't referring to the actual god.

[@Linda-hs1lk]

MoonMoonFang if it's a reply made by an American they mean the 'real' god...

[@TuberoseKisser]

Saartje Hond Im American and if i say thank god i actually mean thank myself or whoever helped.

[@rhondasmy08]

Still reduces me to tears no matter how many times I've seen this

[@zilam98]

vangelis' music just magnified the power of this video

[@JustSadie03]

My eyes are filled with tears, it is so beautiful! Thank you God bless you!

[@mariammallick]

i didnt know that potato quality vid can make me cry ;) but seriously thankyou for saving such a lovely animal. bravo

[@charlotchaplin5309]

That was an amazing rescue. Someone needs to make this into a movie!

[@onanee8488]

Happy Tears of Joy for these precious beings. Thank you

[@TheSkepticalCynic]

If you don't tear up watching this - you have no soul and your heart is made of flint!

[@gillianredfearn8367]

Still makes me cry

[@micogui]

Thank you my God for giving us compassion for your beautiful animals because we know they can’t talk but they can suffer. Because of it, the world is a better place. Again, thank you and thank you for Jesus.

[@mindiegoodrich4963]

This seariously made me tear up. Those poor horses and those amazing people that saved them!

[@tucxkiexxx]

This is a beautiful moment. For those whom doing these in any reason. You guys are an angels falling down from the heaven.

[@thetzki5]

thank you riders for saving these beautiful horses.. though it was happened 9 yrs ago, i was deeply touched by this video.. i love horses!

[@eviannafaye5269]

Oh this is just sooooo amazing!!!! My heart sang when the last horse finally made it out to dry land...bravo to all the rescuers

[@llewkamiamos6864]

The best way to lead, is by example.

[@andreaipsen8119]

Just amazing...horses should allways be treaded with a lot of love:) much love Andrea from Denmark.

[@philsmith4678]

I have watched this rescue many times, and I still am amazed ,fair play to these wonderful women. The music is fantastic as well .

[@theo4281]

Still one of the greatest rescues. I thought of this because i saw two horses who had a similar problem on 9gag. After seeing that i had to see this again. Well done, great edit with your choice of music. Those women, firefighters and everyone who made this happen back then are heroes for life. Have a great day.

[@Calliope634]

This is so overwhelmingly moving it leaves me speechless.

[@evaivanova9329]

Nagyon gyunyuru erzes ezt a csodalatos allatakot megmentettek ,,,, en szivembol gratulalok !

[@contr4dixion]

Such an incredible story. Beautiful human-animal relationship...

[@seagull2000]

What a beautiful story and most of all, what a beautiful ending. Where were the men, though? Why no men joined the rescue efforts? My hat off to the brave women who save those poor horses.

[@DonnaFernstrom]

+Carmela Romano (Carmie) Curious - if the volunteers had all been men, would you have asked why no women were there? Just wondering.

[@LangePat]

+Carmela Romano (Carmie) because there are not many men riders in the Netherlands :)

[@hyzercreek]

+Carmela Romano (Carmie) There are lots of men in this video. See if you can find them

[@Constructiongal827]

+Carmela Romano (Carmen) Men are in the boats.

[@hyzercreek]

Constructiongal827 Yeah, in the boats. And on the is;and. And in the boats who fed the horses. But I gotta respect the horse loving women who came up with the plan. This is a great example of horsewomenship.

[@hotsouthernlady]

I have got to learn to not chop onions while watching youtube videos. This is such a beautiful show of generosity by these ladies. I hate that so many of the horses died but I'm happy that the majority of them were rescued. They are such majestic creatures.

[@XiLZERt]

Congratulations! Rescue Succeed! *Salute* to the Women! *Cheers* to all the rescued Horses!

[@bubi8809]

This is Beautiful. Such things gave me hope for world. Thank you good people from my heart. Greetings from Switzerland

[@juneahernauthor]

as a horse person & owner - this video is so awe-inspiring and powerful. These Women & horses! Wow.....

[@florencesalvadori8369]

J'en ai eu les larmes aux yeux...Bravo les filles, vous êtes des as;^^

[@chrissycocoa]

so glad this is back up - I still get teary-eyed when I see it again!! Noreen in Canada!

[@cletiaprice522]

God bless you for saving these horses.

[@markusgleinser1158]

Diese tollen Helfer sollten den höchsten Orden des Landes bekommen 💪💪💪

[@selasun4]

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!

[@Falco1682]

What a fantastic video! Also seen it for first time! Worth to watch! Amazing people and amazing animals!

[@elisaszlosser6166]

Merci les cavaliers merci pour nos amis les chevaux .... bravo ☼

[@theshadowofgod1]

Always cry when I see those beautiful horses being led to safety

[@joannewilson8118]

this is by far the best video of the decade imo look at them follow the leader and march to freedom

[@nvrsydie22]

I cried watching this... thank you Angels in horses :)

[@MsIgraham]

Goosebumps. Had to share with my hubby.

[@sailhobiecat]

I'm really crying now... beautiful!

[@PurpleTeriUtube]

Every time I get down or blue I view this video and 'all is right' again. I would give anything to be apart of something like this. Amazing video.

[@6Foot4Honda]

must be onions in the room..

[@youpie24]

+6Foot4Honda and ninja's cutting them

[@JessieB_]

Yes, all these years later, its still the onions. lol.

[@WillowWishart1]

That is so Special... A Moment of True Beauty resides in this Video... Thank You so Much for Sharing it...

[@chasityg3730]

This was so beautiful!!! I cried through the entire video. Tears of relief and joy....

[@musicfarkaszsofi]

Fantastic!!! Oh my God I cried like 10 babies!Thank You!

[@CookieToddo]

I haven't forgotten you women for saving those horses.. always thought of you and the horses with warm feeling.

[@kat.o9419]

Amazing, wonderful story......such courageous, fantastic women!!!!

[@Bauz1337]

Brave riders and brave horses.

[@dianeu-wm4ei]

do not push....LEAD by EXAMPLE Bravo

[@draketl7]

Completely Awesome! Thank God for people who are so determined to save that they just figure it out and for all those willing to help! Don't know whether to laugh or cry (did a little of both). That was beautiful!

[@draketl7]

Don't waste your energy wonderin'; unfortunately there are too many people like that out there but they don't deserve free rent in our minds! It was simply an awesome video!!!!

[@lasersforever]

Thank you so much i was crying thanks you all you are super heroes

[@kemojanja]

Svaka cast i hvala !!!!!!!!!

[@legadema37]

What an AWESOME rescue video! Those women were brilliant to come up with that idea; it restores your faith in humanity......and that Vangelis music is perfect !!!!

[@JOTAELEORO]

Grande!!!! La vita vince questa volta. Benedica Dio a tutti quelli che parteciparono nel riscato.

[@shelieingram415]

Beautiful, breath taking, inspiring. God bless all of those people who were a part of this humane and compassionate rescue. This is truly heart warming, in such a weary world that we live in, to see this kind of love. It's so uplifting.

[@adamkarpati6263]

WONDERFUL VIDEO !

[@TheSuphan]

A great story. Thank you.

[@owenhawthorne2766]

Fantastic! Marvelous!! Amazing!!!

[@mollyb4332]

This made me cry bliss you all for helping the horse. xxx

[@ALBerge]

The best thing I´ve seen in a long time, thank you ;-)

[@anna-silantyeva]

My God! I was crying!! The Glory to those heroes!!!

[@jennyhamilton9806]

Absolutely wonderful, leaky eyes every time I watch this

[@mimgreene]

I am amazed...thanks so much!

[@elanna5]

OMG!!! Thank you so much :D

[@jamminjim247]

Anyone who has had a horse or the opportunity to be around horses long enough to understand them can tell you how intelligent they are. If one has the blessing to be with one for a period of time, as I have, there is a spiritual bond that develops that is difficult to explain, but wonderful none the less. Very cool vid.

[@nadiabonnici7788]

iv,e seen videos of rescue but this is just special it keeps you coming back to watch it i,m so happy there are people who really care for animals thanks to all who participated in their rescue

[@LowsonIntl]

Wow, what an incredible rescue. Bravo to their courage - the horses and the amazing women who saved them.

[@traffic0410]

This is HorseManShip at it's best!

[@clairmatinaustralia]

how proud would you be, having played a part in this rescue!

[@woodmanwoodman8450]

Truly amazing,well done lady