NETHERLANDS RESCUE

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NETHERLANDS RESCUE - 2006

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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.

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@Piekewallie 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Omeka12 8 жыл бұрын

+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 8 жыл бұрын

+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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Meowskiii 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jennydrumm7223 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jennydrumm7223 Жыл бұрын

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

@cicicici1474 3 ай бұрын

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

@monicarose7080 Ай бұрын

I hope so

@silviamaria1000 8 жыл бұрын

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

@monicarose7080 Ай бұрын

Me too

@MHarenArt 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@eulessgirl1 12 жыл бұрын

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.

@amycooper4828 3 жыл бұрын

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

@glennburns9368 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@arttrombley7385 8 жыл бұрын

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

@CatRobbins747 8 жыл бұрын

+Glenn Burns were only human :)

@JaanaJ1 8 жыл бұрын

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

@zilam98 8 жыл бұрын

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

@ataaah 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@bettyderoo5984 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@neilhunt7452 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lucretiadevalois7427 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@crowsarefab 7 ай бұрын

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

@Kairos_Akuma 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sherrysoong94 8 жыл бұрын

These 4 women were the real riders of Rohan.

@AnjaliYogaWellnessInc 8 жыл бұрын

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

@eege742 5 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rommertydema2634 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dianeu-wm4ei 7 жыл бұрын

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

@c.s7978 8 жыл бұрын

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..

@paisapenny 8 жыл бұрын

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."

@sb3911 9 ай бұрын

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

@leighholloway1899 7 жыл бұрын

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

@cheekyoziechick 8 жыл бұрын

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

@nextlifearotti 8 жыл бұрын

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

@cheekyoziechick 8 жыл бұрын

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

@mnirwin5112 8 жыл бұрын

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

@nextlifearotti 8 жыл бұрын

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

@sliderossian 8 жыл бұрын

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

@createwithbarbbl4125 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@mary-ruthflores4107 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@leannep5195 8 жыл бұрын

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

@theanimalsvoice9885 9 жыл бұрын

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

@shelzblack488 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@kwgrid 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sarahhwalter8000 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@edwinahalsey2182 10 жыл бұрын

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 9 жыл бұрын

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

@TuberoseKisser 9 жыл бұрын

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

@Linda-hs1lk 9 жыл бұрын

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

@TuberoseKisser 9 жыл бұрын

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

@helengrahaam2723 7 күн бұрын

I’ve watched this many times. Always brings a tear to my eyes. Brave women, brave horses.

@bluehearthorse Жыл бұрын

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

@user-wj2lx4od6f 6 күн бұрын

2024 Onvergetelijk!!!Nog altijd ontroering over de redding van verdrinking van de vele paarden in Marrum door een paar moedige meiden (heldinnen)❤️Heel de wereld heeft meegekeken

@cletiaprice522 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you for saving these horses.

@thetzki5 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@onanee8488 8 жыл бұрын

Happy Tears of Joy for these precious beings. Thank you

@contr4dixion 8 жыл бұрын

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

@JustSadie03 2 жыл бұрын

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

@theo4281 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tucxkiexxx 8 жыл бұрын

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

@mercedesjones94 8 жыл бұрын

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

@rhondasmy08 15 жыл бұрын

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

@philsmith4678 8 жыл бұрын

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

@sherriefuller-dobbie4036 Жыл бұрын

I am crying watching this. amazing and so brave.

@charlotchaplin5309 8 жыл бұрын

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

@chasityg3730 8 жыл бұрын

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

@shelieingram415 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@crowsarefab 7 ай бұрын

Still makes me cry

@Calliope634 5 жыл бұрын

This is so overwhelmingly moving it leaves me speechless.

@zilam98 8 жыл бұрын

vangelis' music just magnified the power of this video

@TheSkepticalCynic 8 жыл бұрын

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

@hotsouthernlady 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@bubi8809 8 жыл бұрын

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

@mariammallick 8 жыл бұрын

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

@micogui 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@seagull2000 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

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

@LangePat 8 жыл бұрын

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

@hyzercreek 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Constructiongal827 8 жыл бұрын

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

@hyzercreek 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@Falco1682 10 жыл бұрын

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

@juneahernauthor 11 жыл бұрын

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

@eviannafaye5269 7 жыл бұрын

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

@0famz 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jamminjim247 8 жыл бұрын

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.

@mindiegoodrich4963 8 жыл бұрын

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

@evaivanova9329 6 жыл бұрын

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

@merryhunt9153 Жыл бұрын

The horses look so happy!

@nadiabonnici7788 2 жыл бұрын

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

@llewkamiamos6864 8 жыл бұрын

The best way to lead, is by example.

@istvanszucs3768 7 жыл бұрын

Igenis,Kell hogy legyenek rendkivüli, segitökész,bátor,határozott,önzetlen ,cselekvö képességű, önfeláldózó, nyilt szivű,rendkivüli adottságokkal rendelkező ,embertársaink,akik tiszteletre méltóak !Megható volt az emberi összefogás!Sziv szoritó,könyeket fakasztó látvány volt számomra !

@szonja2598 7 жыл бұрын

István Szűcs Igazad van. Elkepeszto erovel bir ez a csapatmunka. Csodalatos, ahogy megmentettek ezeket a lovakat.

@istvanszucs3768 7 жыл бұрын

Üdvözöllek, Mirwen ! Szűcs István vagyok,az akinek irtál a lovak vizböl való ,női lovascsapat segitőiről ! Tudod,van egy szép mondás ! Amit az ember képes kigondolni és amiben képes hinni az képes elérni ! Köszönöm,Mirwen a figyelmességed ! Üdvözlettel, Szücs István Boldog,Húsvétot neked ! 17.04.16. 17h16

@szonja2598 7 жыл бұрын

István Szűcs Valóban szép, es helytálló mondás ez. Kellemes húsvétot kívánok!

@istvanszucs3768 7 жыл бұрын

Üdvözlöm Önt, Mirwen ! Köszönöm a Jókivánságot, Húsvétra ! Remélem,hogy ön jól van ! Ítt nállunk Magyarországon,sok hejen visszajöt a tél.A hegyekben , 30 cm és 40cm hó esett ! És 80km és90km es szél sűvit ! Hideg van nagyon ! Jó érzés tölt el,hogy kaptam ,Öntöl választ,ezt nagyon köszönöm Önnek! Maradok,további Tisztelettel , Ön iránt Mirwen ! 17.04.20. 19h16 Szűcs István

@szonja2598 7 жыл бұрын

Boldoggá tesz, hogy itt a youtube-os közösségben vannak még olyanok, akik ilyen kedvesen, és tisztelettel bánnak a beszélgető partnerükkel. Elképesztő, hogy milyen hirtelen megváltozott az időjárás. Szerencsére minket egyelőre megkímélt az időjárás a széltől, és a hótól. Kívánom, hogy enyhüljön a hideg, és hamarosan ismét a tavaszi időt élvezhesse Ön!

@andreaipsen8119 10 жыл бұрын

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

@CookieToddo 12 жыл бұрын

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

@bettynewberry1 Жыл бұрын

The men could not get it done and would not listen to Norma and then some horsewomen came along and somehow showed the horses they could trust them, and the rest is a history.

@mollyb4332 7 жыл бұрын

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

@legadema37 8 жыл бұрын

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 !!!!

@nonavandamme499 5 жыл бұрын

A magazine article showed pics of an elder horse being helping to land, then later one horse faltered when it reached the grassy land, all attempts to keep it alive but it succumbed.

@CharlotteWeb100 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah one horse was supported to walk by three or four men helping him across. Few girls were seen rubbing him down, covering with straw and giving him immediate care and attention but they brought him across rugged up and wearing a sling so I'm guessing he was barely able to stand when they first got over. He was shattered poor lad.

@JOTAELEORO 12 жыл бұрын

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

@theshadowofgod1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@joannewilson8118 8 жыл бұрын

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

@erophin 7 жыл бұрын

This story story reminds me of humanity stranded on planet earth, learning to expand beyond it... touching footage !

@LowsonIntl 7 жыл бұрын

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

@momobouzid8046 6 жыл бұрын

Un immense respect a vous les femmes, mais où sont les hommes ? Ces chevaux sont magnifiques, il me semble que ce sont des frisons. Le courage dont à fait preuve ces cavalières est incroyable, merci mille fois pour ces chevaux...😇😇😇

@XiLZERt 8 жыл бұрын

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

@WillowWishart1 8 жыл бұрын

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

@florencesalvadori8369 7 жыл бұрын

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

@chrissycocoa 15 жыл бұрын

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

@connydepooter6095 3 жыл бұрын

geweldig...een poos geleden maar kijk het nog steeds...tranen

@6Foot4Honda 8 жыл бұрын

must be onions in the room..

@youpie24 8 жыл бұрын

+6Foot4Honda and ninja's cutting them

@JessieB_ 3 жыл бұрын

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

@reinbos225 11 жыл бұрын

This video/story ought to be shared and broadcasted worldwide!!! If only 36242 have seen this, it proves to me that only bad news really travels fast over this globe. Sad.

@kevinobrien8803 8 жыл бұрын

Those horses must have new that crossing any field would likely have barbed wire fences. They just needed another horse to show them a way through. Real powerful stuff to watch. The person who thought of doing this should be given a medal for saving so many lives.

@youpie24 8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin O'Brien indeed!!

@somebody9360 2 жыл бұрын

The riders of the rescue horses and the horses got a memorial in the city of marrum to memorate this action they took.

@markusgleinser1158 2 жыл бұрын

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

@monicarose7080 Ай бұрын

This just NEVER gets old 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@anna-silantyeva 8 жыл бұрын

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

@nvrsydie22 8 жыл бұрын

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

@kat.o9419 8 жыл бұрын

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

@PurpleTeriUtube 15 жыл бұрын

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.

@Ganpignanus 7 жыл бұрын

what an epic rescue. norma and all those involved you are true heroes. i feel so sorry for the 19 who did not make it. i am very happy that the rest were saved in this treacherous challenging and massive rescue operation. very well planned and executed. much respect.

@pascaleolivier8294 7 жыл бұрын

Sauvetage au top, bravo !

@jennyhamilton9806 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful, leaky eyes every time I watch this

@selasun4 10 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!

@lasersforever 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Bauz1337 10 жыл бұрын

Brave riders and brave horses.

@floorluna 8 жыл бұрын

stil amazing after all this years.

@elisaszlosser6166 8 жыл бұрын

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

@HollyMattson 8 жыл бұрын

When all seems fallen, this is a wonderful example of Human strength and kindness at its finest.

@draketl7 11 жыл бұрын

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!!!!