Netherlands Horse Rescue 2006 with names of rescue riders

[Mechalina]

Thank You for adding Norma in the description !

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Netherlands Horse Rescue 2006 – The Unknown Hero Norma Miedema The woman who started the Netherlands Horse Rescue must receive credit. Norma Miedema is one special person who has never come forth to tell her story. If not for Norma the death toll would have been not 21 but probably all. She never received credit and should.

[TheSpiritof1969]

Real men don't get tears of emotion. That is my story and I am sticking to it.

This rescue was clearly well planned and well executed, if it went wrong it would have been a disaster. Full credit to the women who led them out, they put themselves at great risk, but this magnificent rescue was also a great team effort.

[Mechalina]

She was with the horses the night before and phoned 112 while they were stuck by the barbed wire............

[Mechalina]

just google Norma Miedema Telegraaf (Marie-Therese Roosendaal wrote her story in the Telegraaf), Norma was with these horses all night long before the rescuedate !!!

[pan4ever]

I will never forget this day.

I saw it on the news and I was like OMD they must be saved!!!

I am so glad they were able to get out...seems like yesterday...

[Mechalina]

Quintin, please add Norma Miedema somewhere

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

@Mechalina can you be more specific in her participation. Her name has come up before but no one seems to know her role. Thank you for your concern.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

@Mechalina please read the new new description. Thank you and the others who kept asking about Norma it is only fair her story be added although not captured in video..

[Mechalina]

@QuintindeVerneuilBWP Thank You !!!

[mlomba511]

Thank you Lord.....for HORSES.....and for the brave, loving folks with whom they share their lives!!!

[condiflyer]

OMG..

This is so beautiful....

just amazing

[SamanthaKenedy]

this video is amazing

[Juniorsmummy]

How emotional, thank god they were brave enough to ride out there x

[satukar]

I'm crying my eyes out here. Good job ladys!!!

[AllySmalice]

Absolutely beautifull and aweinspiring, a massive well done to all those involved.

[1ster1]

Truely inspirational. Many thanks for sharing this. The music score too fits perfectly!

[shanabethbee]

god bless those horses  someone was praying

[TheSteelpony]

Wow. This gave me chills and tears of amazement. The rescue riders were so brave, the horses so responsive to their leadership.

[SweetJudith12345]

The best!!!!!!

[forseti10]

Good job ladies.

[watchcharley]

The rescue riders were incredibly brave and heroic. What a wonderful tribute to human and equine relationships and spirit.

thank you for posting it. I'm sharing with all my fellow horse lovers.

[mi1964amigo]

The people in this film are now amongst my heroes.

[ghbrockway]

Amazing rescue of horses!

[theroyallusitano]

Amazing women and horses!!!

Thank you from all of us!

[Orreos]

Every time I watch this, I cry tears of joy. Just amazing. Thanks for sharing

[piglettelaporc]

All they wanted was to hear it from their own...

[trawden]

Just thought I would share this for anyone who has not seen it.

[Theodomus]

I've watched this so many times and still I have tears dwelling in my eyes every single time. Thanks to all the rescuers and thanks to Quintinde... for sharing this miraculous rescue with us.

[MissSophyBieber1]

OMG! GOD BLESS THE RESCUERS!

[ldyfthsky]

Beautiful!!

[starunicornsky]

please don't make me cry...

[myprophet1]

this is the first time I have seen this, there is no need to ever watch anything else here:) Thank-you a thousand times for posting this, and to ALL the people who were involved in this TRULY heroic moment!

[missyme1010]

Simply amazing. I take my hat of to those that rescued the horses, restores your faith in human nature x

[cowgirl0shaz]

A very moving thing to watch. Magnificent animals lead by brilliant people and their equine partners. loved it

[shelbyco5]

oh my GOD, my hair stood on end, and I wept like a baby. those women are hero's, brave and smart. all those horses needed was a leader. absolutely amazing. if these women never got recognition from some sort of world organization, than it is a shame. they didn't even need the "barriers" these horses willingly followed a brave leader.

[BataviNL]

Well done Frisian ladies.very brave

[nakedgallop]

Thank You so much! There was a rumor these horses later went to slaughter, please tell me that's not true...are they Friesians? These women successfully accomplished what the goverment couldn't ...with love and not force..what a mark in history.

[johanna794]

heel mooi bedankt

[forseti10]

Good job Ladies, Proud of ya :)

[karenechan]

Thanks for posting. Am touched every time I watched this even it's a long time since then. I always watch it again each time after watching the bad and ugly ones on YouTube!

[bballgirlmu1]

that is so awesome....now these are true horse people

[ApacheAvoyel]

God bless those who rescued them. That was amazing.

[linustheferret]

I have seen this a thoussand times and can see it many more. Makes me cry

[4l8ter]

Beautiful!!! It made me cry tears of joy.. It promises for a better world when you see men help animals in distress... We are FINALLY beginning to ACTUALLY evolve!!! Kudos to everyone involved in this rescue. My heart is yours!

[eulessgirl]

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.

[deborah183]

Brave and beautiful - the horses and their rescuers!

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

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

[CathelijnesSuperdogs]

Het was zo mooi om te zien hoe eindelijk de paarden het water over durfde..

[AngelicDevilBabyTwin]

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

[kotek420]

Truly amazing! So brave of those women to do this to save those horses! Thank God for people like that! :o)

[BeksN1]

WOW!! this really brought tears to my eyes...well done to those brave rescuers

[123456789mischief]

I am impressed beyond words. good job.

[AgresticFighter]

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

[Liozeris]

QuintindeVerneuilBWP -- Thank you for posting this fine and inspiring video.

[Liozeris]

QuintindeVerneuilBWP -- Thank you for posting this very fine, moving and inspirational video. God bless those who save (and build).

[TheMikesMaiden]

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

[TheMikesMaiden]

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

[Beuterich]

COOL!!!

[SiggyStern]

Very very touching!!

[PinkBunnyEragon]

I still love it after nearly 4 years, somethign to remind me how amazing horses are!!!!

[iris72]

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!

[sinead101rules]

tht was an amazing thing for thoses women to do but  R.I.P to the horses tht died.

[forseti10]

Good job ladies...proud of ya.

[forseti10]

Good job on saving those Horses, ladies..I'm proud of you all. :)

[charm2091]

That was Magnificent !! Excellent choice of music, I will never tire of watching this over and over again..BRAVO to those women.

[taiaha]

wow thats alot of horses!!! awesome job by these Ladies! :)

[keyses]

What wonderful women to save these horses, just amazing.

[sterraful]

perfect! i love this video. i would have loved being there

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Be carefule what you wish for. When its a happy ending its beautiful when the outcome is disaster you never sleep again. These horses only had days left and some were already dying.

[sterraful]

you are right. but its still a beautifull scene. and an amazing happening

[Butternut121]

This is wonderful!!!!

[LifeCoachKarenM]

Beautiful! The power of women working together is awesome.  Thank you for sharing

[emmhorse]

wow i would have loved to have been there and seen tht. i feel very emotional now :'(. such brave horses and women x

[Joelgab]

Cette vidéo m'a toujours émue. Bravo à ces quatre femmes!

[breelbeler]

This is saved on my favourite videos list, I never fail to shed a tear, what amazing women!

[SharonDeVoreGonzalez]

Such a wonderful heartwarming video this is. I still have tears in my eyes. The music was perfect.

[xenaofarriba]

wow thats amazing! Great job guys!!!!!

[kasper8840]

ja ik weet het nog,dat is net goed gegaan,aplaus.

[johanna794]

heel mooi bedankt .johanna

[recagni]

bellissimo video

[marc12966]

Yes..this was a "historical"rescue..Young people on there horse saved many many other horses..They are "hero's" i think. Thanks for share Johanna. Greetings Marc

[angeldelafe1]

thanks Johanna,beutiful vid,excellent

[johanna794]

heel mooi bedankt johanna

[rockinfortheplanet]

Wonderful, I always shed a tear when I watch this beautiful rescue. It reminds me of a quote by Margaret Mead:

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has'

[charli1941]

Absolutely wonderful watched it many times never get tired of it!!

[ItsMe490]

I have tears in my eyes every time I see this amazing video. Thank God these women had the courage to do what they did. Beautiful and such a picture of hope in seemingly hopeless situations.

[lummiesinnema]

you guys are heroes!

[antoman11]

I love this video...and those women are fierce.

[pattybakes2009]

The more I see this video the more I love the way the lady horse riders set about with the men who stayed with the stranded horses on the little patch of land worked together to bring the horses to safety I admire them all very much and feel so proud of them thank you all

[UTWWS]

Amazing. God bless the riders and their horses

[david1321riding]

This story reduced to tears... the trust that these majestic animals put in us the human is second to none. I defy anyone who will not be moved by this clip.

[wanabediva]

wow truly amazin bought tears 2 my eyes

[JingeBelle]

This was just posted on the Susan(dash)Boyle(dot)com Forum. What an amazing rescue this was. Thank you to those who saved the horses!

[2alljoy]

Thank you, Quintinde, for going to so much trouble to get the names and info, and bringing it to us. It completes the wonderful story. Perhaps you should become a journalist!

[mal334455]

this brings tears to my eyes....wonderfull bit of film,thoses rescuers done it to perfection....very well done you should be proud of yourselves..

[lostnfoundation]

Awesome: Anyone know what the music is?

Thanks in advance.

Alton

[horses0are0my0life]

so heart warming <3

[0crazyhorse]

God Bless TO U All : 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.

Tears of happiness just flowed out.

[0crazyhorse]

Tears of happiness

[0crazyhorse]

Don't have any works to say, it just made me cry but in a happy way

[ikinmoore]

What a lovely story ! To those that rescued those horses, you are far better then the polictians/religious bigots of this world. Animals deserve more humans like these people who rescued them. Thank you for showing this.

[tikidikidoo]

This is incredible and will be with me always. I am so grateful to these women and their horses for their courage. Amazing. Brings me to tears everytime.

[lawleb70]

This is the perfect music selection for this video. I am amazed every time I watch it. Had to download this mp3 and whenever I listen to it, I think of the horses!

[equineguardians]

Amazing, ... Never say Never!!..where there is a will there is a way... Blessings to those who did not give up!!

[MangoRoX87]

God bless those women!! They out themselves in danger to rescue some of gods greatest creations!

[ChristopherRobin007]

I am so humbled by this. Thank you for helping.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

The people to thanks are 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

[mal334455]

great video.....wonderfull people who helped....5star

[Kasa721]

@QuintindeVerneuilBWP

Thank you for your unselfish act of love, putting yourselves and your horses in harm's way to save these horses. It was amazing to watch. God bless you all.

Cass

[StrangeAngel7]

These riders are angels...

[hybridbeing]

Even now, after all this time, it still moves the heart and instills awe.

[dmavsgirl]

BRAVO!  (Tear, Tear, sniffle, sniffle)

[abcsoaps]

wow that's amazing!

[rhondasmy08]

Not ashamed to say I shed tears watching thiis-for the plight of the horses and in recognition of all that is noble in the human spirit

[lilylilac596]

I have watched this video over and over. It brings tears to my eyes everytime.

[VickiOsb]

Amen to that...

[weridemokid11]

Wow,it was so amazing all those horses followed the women on the horses.

It was such a beautiful site all of them following,i just couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

[petiteoursursula]

It takes girls to understand the mind of a horse. Need more be said?

[lesleysive]

Love this video. Have played it many times. The horses are beatiful, the music is great and it brings an emotional high

dreamer2009

[kpruim1970]

These girls are my heroes!!

Awesome work.

Music well chosen.

[angelajak]

What brave troopers, love the high knee action, I'll have 10 of those :) for sure

[lauraevansoo4]

so heart warming to see this video . Good on all the caring individuals who saved these free sprited hourses .

[awesley1]

oh my, this is wonderful. I'm in states, I had never heard of this. By the time the video ended, I was crying with joy. Many many thanks to those riders, to all who helped save the horses.

[dogzilla81]

I've read in an article stating the rider who fell into the water during the crossing was Micky Nijboer and Berber protected her with his body. Another person who fell, along with her horse was Hinke Lap.

My deepest gratitude to the amazing women and their equally amazing horses for what they have done for the trapped horses. God bless you all.

[lovelylittlemoon07]

As a horse person, this video was very powerful. Horses are such beautiful strong animals, and put together with a human, as a team, is such a great thing. They do make us stronger from the inside out. Such a great video.

[ETTA48]

Indeed, I remember this watching my tv, and so very very moved by that what we see here.

The music is exactly what we all felt in Holland. I must say that the people of Netherlands, living very close to the sea coast are extremely brave because Netherlands knew more storms and many ships and their crew were in great danger many times. There are special men and trained horses to go through the wild stormy sea and rescue the victims with most of the time great success.

Some lost their lives....

[letufi]

wonderful !!!******

thanks so much for the post!

favorite and share

and thanks to the ones who rescue them

[CanuckBMW]

Leave it to the Dutch to come up with a simple 50 cent solution to a problem.

If this had happened in the USA, they'd have sent in a battalion of National Guard and Coast Guard with landing craft and helicopters.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Actually if you read the news articles the Dutch did try the fire brigade and military it was Micky's post and those brave enough to respond that did it. It has nothing to do with nationality but being a horsewoman not just a rider.

[0crazyhorse]

ya but that's does not sounds inspiring at all

[flickydo]

wonderful, and we love the music, but can anyone tell us what it is please

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Vangelis

[ETTA48]

Yes, from the film: Conquest of Paradise...

Therefore this music is very well chosen!

[skrzacik93]

Amazing! :D

[ChiefToadAppears]

That is the most spectacular thing I have EVER seen.

[LaugherLady]

I've been looking for this video to send to friends - thanks for posting!

[BorneoGuyfx]

I read this article in Reader's Digest March 2008 this morning and now found it in the Tube! Awesome video. Great music. Thanks to all the people involved in the rescue esp. Micky Nijboer and the other brave ladies.

[marisca103]

the horses are steal a life i live on that place were it whas happend

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

I'm happy to hear that I was emailed by 2 people that some were moved and others sold at auction and ended up in slaughter. The last horse however did not make it He couldn't take the shock of the ordeal because of his age.--even though they tried to save him- this was from one of the rescuers.

[kottmyer]

This video does not show one horse who brought up the rear. He was helped all the way back by a couple of men -- the horse was extremely weak, and they literally walked with him all the way back. I've seen it on other videos of the incident, and read about him in news articles. I wonder if he made it. This video, though, is incredible.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

He didn't according to one of the articles.

[3ForeverLast]

does anyone know what happened to thoses horses after?

like if they were sold on, exported or sold to slaughter?

x

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

All the the above

[3ForeverLast]

oh thank you because the family that owned those horses bred my youngster and thats about the time he got exported. :S

x

[feathers666]

Bit of a kick in the teeth, I heard that mentioned only a fortnight after their 'glorious rescue' but wasn't sure as to the facts. Certainly what reasons would cover someone to keep a herd of over a hundred horses together in a field in a European country. It is all effort saving meat stocks rather than brave heroines rescuing horses. I'm Irish, if it was a cattle herd I would be disgusted if they did not at least save one or two of the calves as at least a mark of what they achieved.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

What I have been emailed is a mixed bag of information. It is true in the horse world that horses go to slaughter a horrendous end but a fact. The horses were from different owners therefore different destinies.

[lostindreams3]

Beautiful!

[rideswind44]

thats amazing!!!! :)

[mal334455]

i know nothing about horses but im suprised that they didnt spook and shoot off in all directions,they must of communicated with each other....great to watch these lovely animals being saved 10/10

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

It was the use of the rescue horses as leaders that gave them direction and leadership.

[mal334455]

oh i didnt realise,ive watched it again and can see it in a different way,

[wildhorses888]

awesome video and the music choice superb!!!!

[wtfnameisnttaken]

Bless them. And bless their dear horses. 6 Women who didn't know one another, with one thing to bind them... their love of horses.

[troopersquirrel]

Absolutely outstanding video, I cried all the way through, thank God for people like this.

[Mechalina]

There is another hero which deserves a big applaus in this story. Her name is Norma Miedema.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Please elaborate. Getting information on the people involved with the rescue is very difficult.

[Mechalina]

There is another hero in this story who deserves an big applause. Her name is Norma Miedema !!!

[tazzsmum]

This is amazing...makes me want to cry!! Horses are just the most amazing animals EVER!!

[Liozeris]

Wonderful proof that nothing is too good to be true.

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

? What do you mean?

[drail80s]

Best video and best music, hope it stays around this time longer than it did before

Thanks and thanks for the great music!

[drail80s]

We have found this video quite awhile ago, and its still one of the best we have seen on this topic. There are other versions but they are not so good, and the music that you chose could'nt have been better!! Thats what makes this video so awesome, its the muscic.

Thanks so much and hope this stays around for longer than it did before, when it seemed to have disappeared for a bit awhile ago.

Thanks

Five stars

[twizzinav]

Fabulous video. I remember this well it was heart renching and your perfect editing and music has made this rescue by those brave women from a desperate situation one of the top vids on You Tube.

[OX73QuarterHorse]

Thank You for Helping you all did a really

great job, you would have to be so proud of

yourselves and your horses.

So beautiful to watch.

[StlyDutch]

I remember seeing this on the news, I was 'Omg!! Those poor horses, safe them!! :o' x]

[animalsangel2008]

amazing :)))

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Response to animalsangel2008

Most amazing was these woman did not know each other until answering a posting on the internet - a call to help horses.

[8abez]

now thats amazing

[rockinfortheplanet]

Thank you so much for adding this tremendous rescue video to youtube, I also cry each time I watch it, these women are heroes of our time, as is everyone who was involved in saving these precious horses lives, amazing people, you make us proud of humanity! xx

[mothgirlwings]

So beautiful, inspiring and amazing.

[reptillycus]

Women did this...

[sharonafox1]

Beautifully inspirational!

Thank you so much for posting this magnificent video...it makes me cry every time I see it.

[fardow]

Thanks!!

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

Thank you! You have touched many lives with your bravery and inspired many.

[DahliaSpring]

OMG. I just sat and watched this video and wept for the beauty of these horses, and for the hearts of people who care enough to help animals that are hurting. What a wonderful thing to do!

[QuintindeVerneuilBWP]

For three days the media broadcasted the unsucessful attempts to rescue them. Then a posting appeared on the frisian 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. It was the last chance. The women would meet with their horses the next day and the video is what they accomplished by risking themselves and their horses.