To all of the naysayers: heros are the ones who show up and do - not the ones who stand back and watch. If you are the latter, you are pretty much useless to the former...
Horse and rider -- working as one. The horse uses his sure footing to find his way across. The rider gives the horse more weight to counteract the buoyancy of the water. No drama. All's well that ends well.
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To risk the life of the horse is not acceptable..if the stupid rider wants to risk HIS let HIM walk across it himself!!! Dumb Ass ! The current is awful swift going across. He could get hung up in a tree etc.if swept off... It is NOT indicative of a natual river scenario they are able to handle.
Oh shut up. Horses have been used for such purposes for thousands of years....OMG a horse crossed a flooded street to deliver medication to sick people! How horrible! Why don't you focus your attention on more pressing issues...
That was pretty amazing to watch. My horse wouldn't have crossed that If I pulled him across with a truck. He was so calm about it too. Good ride. Now I have to look up Pinto. I have a registered Paint horse.
That was pretty amazing to watch. My horse wouldn't have crossed that If I pulled him across with a truck. He was so calm about it too. Good ride. Now I have to look up Pinto. I have a registered Paint horse.
it's been over a week since this happened and I havn't had internet till today. So...What do I have to say about all ove this.? Thank you to Traveler, I love you, your my best friend and I couldn't have done it without you. I never ask you to do more then I think you can. and you never try to do more then I can handle either.
Trav & I have crossed many rivers togeather, Thank you all for your kind comments, & to the others, thank you for your concern for Trav's safty. BTW, not a Paint, a Pinto
I LOVE a good horse! You can see that this horse is not entirely comfortable with the situation, yet does the job because the rider has worked for the horse's respect, and in turn knows he can trust his mount! What a great team! Great horse and great training.
Awesome gesture by man and horse!! this is what needs to be on the news!! not all the BS we get on Hollywood ETC! Real People making Real News! got to get this out there!!! God Bless those in Vermont and the other areas effected by Irene- we dodged the bullet in Ocean City, NJ!
What a great thing to see. Props to the rider. That horse is a complete stud and deserves a medal..as well as several huge meals made by a 5-star chef :]
@rainkissedstars43 true. My dads got horses so i know there capable of this but if these are the only ways to get across something like that then we got problems. Cheers to the horse tho!
Horses have always been important in the lives of people, since time can remember. They will go through anything with you with their trust in you. Hats off to the horse and rider, you deserve the ribbon!
Im actually in the background with the fire trucks. When you see the truck on the right leave we're going to check and see if the covored bridge is still where its suppose to be
I would love to meet this real cowboy, what a special kind of person it took to do this task, he is truly a Hero and of course his horse what a team they make. Now that is a true Vermonter helping out a neighbor in need!!! Blessed be to the Hero's of Vt.
Vermonters are doing what needs to be done to get thru this crisis. They're not sitting around waiting for the state or FEMA. Neighbors are helping neighbors and communities are coming together to fix roads and bridges so that emergency and utility crews can get in. I AM VERMONT STRONG.
this video just amazed me, this just proves you don't have to wear a uniform to help others in need and I am a National Guard member...he's a hero in my eye's
That was great, seems like we should go back to some old fashion ways. They worked years ago. I am from NH. right on the boarder of VT. We do what we have to do. And we tend to take care of our own....
Horse and human with a purpose...obviously a relationship built on trust, clarity and reciprocal understanding. I have no doubt, had the horse sensed danger under the water, the rider would have turned around and found a safer path. Both are heroes for calmly doing what they knew they could do!
"Vermont, the ‘Golden Rule State’: Vermonter’s are not angry at the weather, the washed out roads, the isolation, or the tremendous damage caused by the storm… Vermonter’s are angry they are stuck and can’t help more of their friends and neighbors repair those things. Some people say there is no good left in this world? Those people should visit Vermont.
That's a damn good horse right there. Nicely done, to both of that great team! No excitement or panic or drama. I ride my horse through rivers all the time, but none quite that flooded! I'm impressed!
I'm a registered veterinary technician, a horsewoman, and a respiratory therapist. Nothing wrong with asking your horse friend to cross that area. Clearly a very good horse -- plenty of sense. And certainly, nothing wrong in asking the horse to try it in order to help or save a human life. NOTHING. Kudos to the horse and the "walking dead" rider. And shame on those who criticized him for risking injury/lives in order to help others.
are you kidding me? why would you try this in a situation that is absolutely dangerous. that is what TLAER is for - trying to get animals out of silly situations that people get them into... unbelievable that he would try this. and a GREAT horse!
I'm amazed at the bitterness in your message. It wasn't a sell. I'm not even a Paint Horse member. When they saw the video on facebook they asked. I tried to find out in hope the Paint community would help him since he had lost so much. Please redirect your energy to helping others rather then making bad assumptions about people's intentions.
No bitterness here toots...you missed the point...this is a HERO...never mind the breed or color or riders age or anything else about this....I do my bit ... am actively involved in horse rescues and volunteer my time in the local horse community..save you lecture for others....never fails, if you can make a buck off a horse's color...never mind the horse probably packs a good percentage of AQHA bloodlines, you'll go for it...I'm sure the community will take care of these two.
I think I would have waited a bout an hour to go back just to see if the water slowed down...then again I don't have much experience crossing fast moving water on my horse...so what do I know.
This man riding the horse is a friend of my sister's and he did this wonderful act of kindness for people he didnt know after he himself has lost just about everything he owned as result of the storm. How dare people sit here and make criticizing comments at least he is doing something to help.. what have you done to help someone lately??
Great job horse and rider! What a beautiful act of kindness. Super team work that can only be accomplished by trust, patience and understanding. Well done!
@spueakbrat: Perhaps this man did not want to spend an indeterminate amount of time stranded where ever he went. As for the chopper: there were A LOT of simultaneous emergencies all over the place, Vermont and neighboring states. There weren't always available choppers and boat available. That's the nature of emergencies.
The other issue being: the horse may have very good footing, but that is null and void if a log or something gets swept up and knocks into them. Who would take the chance twice?
I don't understand why he would risk himself and the horse to cross BACK? Why not stay safe on the other side til the water recedes? Just because he did it once and made it, doesn't mean he will get back, esp. if the water get stronger? And I second the comment of, why not send a chopper?
@squeakbrat aperolling had it right, choppers in Vermont aren't necessarily always "at the ready", there were multiple areas in the north and south of Vermont that had flooding, bridges out, etc. There might not have been a perfect place to land a medical helicopter in the area. It seemed that even with the water flowing as it was, that they went slow enough to make it across safely. It might have been flowing more than normal, obviously, but the water wasn't choppy.
@TheMdolittle So? This is an American horse. This breed was developed in America. The association that represent the breed is called the AMERICAN Paint Horse Association. It is the 2nd largest breed registry in - uh, America!
My Dad and brother are on the other side in the rescue vehicles. They were stuck there for hours. The man on the horse delivered to medication to my mother and I, and we brought it to the fire station for the person to pick up. I'm glad the man was there willing to help deliver to each side.
@DeniseAndFriends glad that you got your meds - and what an awesome horse and rider to do this for you. We were over in Lake Placid on holiday - where they got hit abit with flooding - but like what hit Vermont! I figure I'm lucky - I'm a diabetic - and had enough to keep me going in meds for at least 3 weeks if I was careful and in a situation like you are. Hoping that things get fixed up before winter sets in.
@FatCatAnna Oh it wasn't us who needed the medication. I'm not sure what type of medication it was but the person needed it badly enough to call us (the firestation) to bring it to them asap. I've heard from people around town that some bridges won't be fixed until next summer because there just isn't enough time.
WOW,outstanding act of bravery on both their parts,so dangerous,the rider trusts his horse enough 2 put his lif in his/her hooves. very impressive how he asks his mount 2 go 4 ward then leaves the horse pick his own pace,i 2 wish the news media would broadcast this,could watch it over & over!!! BRAVO!!!
There's really nothing more loyal and brave, and able, than a good horse. This one is something of a great horse, braving those waters like that, with such calm and grace. His rider, too, is quite a hero to risk so much to help others in need. Wish we had more like them.
@Shuricat I think they should BOTH be nominated for an award for what they did. Crossing that flooded river to do something so vital at such risk to themselves is EXACTLY what awards for bravery and honor are for, a way to give thanks to those who are selflessly willing to risk everything for others.
There are three houses that you can't see in this video. One on the left and two on the right. The house on the left has a dog, five cats and their owner. The man on the horse got the dog out and brought her to her owner. Luckly, despite minor flooding the house and all animals are ok.
The two on the right sustained worse damage but are hopefully salvagable.
@stephcottxc one of the houses on the right was mine, it was under a foot of water by the time this video was taken. I'm the rider on the horse, his name is Traveler.
@Travelerandfrisco I love this video. Traveler look alot like my horse Dragon. Great Job! Horses love to jobs and you gave a very important job to save lives. And as far as the woman saying this isn't a natural river scenario. She's correct, these are not rapids and alot safer. Thank you!
What a good horse! Ears up, ready to go! Looks like he enjoyed his job! That horse needs a medal. And the rider, way to go. Obviously knows what he's doing, letting the horse pick his way at his own pace. I would love it if a news station picked this up and did a lengthier human interest story with more info on the rider-horse team and who got the meds.
And some pro slaughter people STILL want to claim, "There is NO difference between a cow/pig/horse" when it comes to slaughtering these endearing creatures. Rock on Cowboy Dude and your beautiful, loyal paint horse! :)
do we know what the medicine was needed for??? i LOVE it when horses save the day! last year when we got hit by a big ice storm, the city shut down for a week, and people near my horseback riding trainer's house were using their horses to go to the stores!
Clearly the rider is well connected with his horse and knew how to figure out the water flow...this could have been a disaster had there not been that connection and knowledge. What a GREAT horse...WOW! Super job.
Bravo to both horse and rider! Awesome ... also dangerous, that water is moving at a good clip. God bless them both. Also pretty cool that the town organized this effort. Anyone know if these 2 are part of a search and rescue team? This horse should be put up for an animal hero award. How many of your horses would cross this? Not mine!
well it looks like the water is not deep enough for motor and a row boat would have been taken downstream ..most sensable would be an airboat and I don't think their very much at hand in Vt.
Amazing, dont see any Animal Rights nutjobs protesting the "abuse" of this horse.. I wonder if the person receiving the meds is an AR nutjob??? How cool would that be???/ ROFL.........
To all of the naysayers: heros are the ones who show up and do - not the ones who stand back and watch. If you are the latter, you are pretty much useless to the former...
EdTimes 1 month ago
Horse and rider -- working as one. The horse uses his sure footing to find his way across. The rider gives the horse more weight to counteract the buoyancy of the water. No drama. All's well that ends well.
I love horses.
localcrew 1 month ago
I hope Traveler got a bunch of carrots after that effort.
amberchrome 1 month ago
How awesome!!! What a good horse. Saving lives and helping where no one else could. Now that is a good purpose!!!
Tomanjawise 4 months ago
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To risk the life of the horse is not acceptable..if the stupid rider wants to risk HIS let HIM walk across it himself!!! Dumb Ass ! The current is awful swift going across. He could get hung up in a tree etc.if swept off... It is NOT indicative of a natual river scenario they are able to handle.
stephanieborrelli 4 months ago
@stephanieborrelli
Oh shut up. Horses have been used for such purposes for thousands of years....OMG a horse crossed a flooded street to deliver medication to sick people! How horrible! Why don't you focus your attention on more pressing issues...
Slaughter4543 4 months ago
i love it
carmas54 5 months ago
my 16mo. old paint filly is wonderful too! love the paint's calm manner. nothing bothers them. cool horsey!!
greatbigbubby 5 months ago
The pinto, Traveler is so gentle, and calm on his mission to deliver medicines.
Horse and rider such a great pair, glad all went well!!
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We owe the houses for so much; we wouldn't be where we are without them....
grow2b 5 months ago
We owe the houses for so much; we wouldn't be where we are without them--
grow2b 5 months ago
And this is why we still need horses.
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That was pretty amazing to watch. My horse wouldn't have crossed that If I pulled him across with a truck. He was so calm about it too. Good ride. Now I have to look up Pinto. I have a registered Paint horse.
gustavgordon 5 months ago
That was pretty amazing to watch. My horse wouldn't have crossed that If I pulled him across with a truck. He was so calm about it too. Good ride. Now I have to look up Pinto. I have a registered Paint horse.
gustavgordon 5 months ago
Terrific horse and wonderful horsemanship. Soft, quiet rider, calmly encouraging and being rewarded with steadiness and trust. Inspiring partnership.
dogtrainpawswise 5 months ago
so nice to se such good horsemanship, you have a good horse and Traveler has a good rider
greetings from Denmark
Pia
titania8937 5 months ago
Those two are heroes. I hope to see them on the 6 o'clock getting proper recognition.
MrTaipan83 5 months ago 2
it's been over a week since this happened and I havn't had internet till today. So...What do I have to say about all ove this.? Thank you to Traveler, I love you, your my best friend and I couldn't have done it without you. I never ask you to do more then I think you can. and you never try to do more then I can handle either.
Trav & I have crossed many rivers togeather, Thank you all for your kind comments, & to the others, thank you for your concern for Trav's safty. BTW, not a Paint, a Pinto
Travelerandfrisco 5 months ago 10
I LOVE a good horse! You can see that this horse is not entirely comfortable with the situation, yet does the job because the rider has worked for the horse's respect, and in turn knows he can trust his mount! What a great team! Great horse and great training.
lailaab1 5 months ago
holy #$%^ the marlboro man
saintmj57 5 months ago
Awesome gesture by man and horse!! this is what needs to be on the news!! not all the BS we get on Hollywood ETC! Real People making Real News! got to get this out there!!! God Bless those in Vermont and the other areas effected by Irene- we dodged the bullet in Ocean City, NJ!
THEMACKSHACKLODGE 5 months ago 4
Kudos' to the horse & rider! We need these 2 featured in PEOPLE magazine!
miamisuzanne698 5 months ago 2
Pure trust between both of thm!
carollyns 5 months ago
So cool. What a good horse!
scotchvelo 5 months ago
They are the Hero!!! esp the horse...
yonghan533 5 months ago
What a great thing to see. Props to the rider. That horse is a complete stud and deserves a medal..as well as several huge meals made by a 5-star chef :]
El2lk 5 months ago
Does anyone know who they are? Horse and rider?
Lorrylach 5 months ago
KUDOS to ALL involved. Love this horse and rider!!
Paintedcity 5 months ago
It's Balto the horse!
brigidfitch 5 months ago
absolutely amazing, way to go Vermont! I'm proud to be your neighbor!
StoliDassah 5 months ago
Great Story. Reminds me of my brother Layne.
coraleemoen 5 months ago
and the cowboy hat was white!!!!!!!!!
07maggie07 5 months ago
I hope that equine got some fine oats and molasses for that trip!
ForReelFunk 5 months ago 2
@rainkissedstars43 true. My dads got horses so i know there capable of this but if these are the only ways to get across something like that then we got problems. Cheers to the horse tho!
Frogmanbb66 5 months ago
Frigin Awesome!!!! this is y I love horses...
ZandasNightmare 5 months ago
And this is why I love horses. And animals in general.
rainkissedstars43 5 months ago
Tears....
jzimmer564 5 months ago
Horses have always been important in the lives of people, since time can remember. They will go through anything with you with their trust in you. Hats off to the horse and rider, you deserve the ribbon!
2collinray 5 months ago 3
How 'bout we change the title of this wonderful video to "Horse, with guidance from rider, delivers medicine".
pazure 5 months ago
We need more men (and horses!) like this one. God Bless this pair.
Bushido91328 5 months ago
Im actually in the background with the fire trucks. When you see the truck on the right leave we're going to check and see if the covored bridge is still where its suppose to be
King13Nick 5 months ago
I would love to meet this real cowboy, what a special kind of person it took to do this task, he is truly a Hero and of course his horse what a team they make. Now that is a true Vermonter helping out a neighbor in need!!! Blessed be to the Hero's of Vt.
madaduke 5 months ago 2
Vermonters are doing what needs to be done to get thru this crisis. They're not sitting around waiting for the state or FEMA. Neighbors are helping neighbors and communities are coming together to fix roads and bridges so that emergency and utility crews can get in. I AM VERMONT STRONG.
PMBusby 5 months ago 3
this video just amazed me, this just proves you don't have to wear a uniform to help others in need and I am a National Guard member...he's a hero in my eye's
JayrosBlogSpot 5 months ago 2
brave and trusting steed
crazyeyebawls 5 months ago
Hope they gave both horse and rider extra treats!
BlueIslandGirl 5 months ago
what a stud....literally
a11b22c33d4 5 months ago
That was great, seems like we should go back to some old fashion ways. They worked years ago. I am from NH. right on the boarder of VT. We do what we have to do. And we tend to take care of our own....
112kep 5 months ago
Im from/live in Vermont and idk why we arent using Jet-Ski's in these situations?
Frogmanbb66 5 months ago
@Frogmanbb66 Because people would get swept under and die that way. The current is too strong.
rainkissedstars43 5 months ago
What a nice horse!
hjdreamcatcher 5 months ago
Horse and human with a purpose...obviously a relationship built on trust, clarity and reciprocal understanding. I have no doubt, had the horse sensed danger under the water, the rider would have turned around and found a safer path. Both are heroes for calmly doing what they knew they could do!
susiePI61 5 months ago 3
Boy, that looks dangerous but he's willing to do it to help a neighbor.
haysnoe 5 months ago
"Vermont, the ‘Golden Rule State’: Vermonter’s are not angry at the weather, the washed out roads, the isolation, or the tremendous damage caused by the storm… Vermonter’s are angry they are stuck and can’t help more of their friends and neighbors repair those things. Some people say there is no good left in this world? Those people should visit Vermont.
phallski 5 months ago 4
Great Horse :) very brave and obviously trusts his/her rider!
jumpingstarr 5 months ago
That's a damn good horse right there. Nicely done, to both of that great team! No excitement or panic or drama. I ride my horse through rivers all the time, but none quite that flooded! I'm impressed!
dressage4ponies 5 months ago 2
I'm a registered veterinary technician, a horsewoman, and a respiratory therapist. Nothing wrong with asking your horse friend to cross that area. Clearly a very good horse -- plenty of sense. And certainly, nothing wrong in asking the horse to try it in order to help or save a human life. NOTHING. Kudos to the horse and the "walking dead" rider. And shame on those who criticized him for risking injury/lives in order to help others.
rlbrannen1 5 months ago 20
are you kidding me? why would you try this in a situation that is absolutely dangerous. that is what TLAER is for - trying to get animals out of silly situations that people get them into... unbelievable that he would try this. and a GREAT horse!
rebgimenez 5 months ago
walking dead, the hat gave him away
glebsterinc 5 months ago
What a brave and loyal horse!
ivypearlgirl 5 months ago
@crstardust
I'm amazed at the bitterness in your message. It wasn't a sell. I'm not even a Paint Horse member. When they saw the video on facebook they asked. I tried to find out in hope the Paint community would help him since he had lost so much. Please redirect your energy to helping others rather then making bad assumptions about people's intentions.
SnowyRiverFarm 5 months ago
@SnowyRiverFarm
No bitterness here toots...you missed the point...this is a HERO...never mind the breed or color or riders age or anything else about this....I do my bit ... am actively involved in horse rescues and volunteer my time in the local horse community..save you lecture for others....never fails, if you can make a buck off a horse's color...never mind the horse probably packs a good percentage of AQHA bloodlines, you'll go for it...I'm sure the community will take care of these two.
crstardust 5 months ago
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crstardust 5 months ago
This brought tears to my eyes...thank you!
randimyers1 5 months ago
Wonderful horses .... they are there when we need them.
lorenaharrold19347 5 months ago
I think I would have waited a bout an hour to go back just to see if the water slowed down...then again I don't have much experience crossing fast moving water on my horse...so what do I know.
titanbuck7 5 months ago
Calm, slow and steady gets 'er done!
carolburich 5 months ago
Oh GOD! Don't let the APHA get a hold of the horse! They support slaughter of these beautiful animals!
flowerchild724 5 months ago
Does anyone know who the horse and rider are in the video? The American Paint Horse Association would like to know.
Thanks!
SnowyRiverFarm 5 months ago 2
@SnowyRiverFarm
Save the "sell" point for another time....how cheesy......these two are heros...saving some lives.....
crstardust 5 months ago
This man riding the horse is a friend of my sister's and he did this wonderful act of kindness for people he didnt know after he himself has lost just about everything he owned as result of the storm. How dare people sit here and make criticizing comments at least he is doing something to help.. what have you done to help someone lately??
baber1070 5 months ago 10
Great job horse and rider! What a beautiful act of kindness. Super team work that can only be accomplished by trust, patience and understanding. Well done!
MountainHorseUSA 6 months ago 4
power to the people and common sense
Panchee123 6 months ago
@spueakbrat: Perhaps this man did not want to spend an indeterminate amount of time stranded where ever he went. As for the chopper: there were A LOT of simultaneous emergencies all over the place, Vermont and neighboring states. There weren't always available choppers and boat available. That's the nature of emergencies.
aperolling 6 months ago 4
The other issue being: the horse may have very good footing, but that is null and void if a log or something gets swept up and knocks into them. Who would take the chance twice?
squeakbrat 6 months ago
I don't understand why he would risk himself and the horse to cross BACK? Why not stay safe on the other side til the water recedes? Just because he did it once and made it, doesn't mean he will get back, esp. if the water get stronger? And I second the comment of, why not send a chopper?
squeakbrat 6 months ago
@squeakbrat aperolling had it right, choppers in Vermont aren't necessarily always "at the ready", there were multiple areas in the north and south of Vermont that had flooding, bridges out, etc. There might not have been a perfect place to land a medical helicopter in the area. It seemed that even with the water flowing as it was, that they went slow enough to make it across safely. It might have been flowing more than normal, obviously, but the water wasn't choppy.
Quatakai 6 months ago
bravo
gotitans999 6 months ago
why not use a chopper?
7dustakpno1 6 months ago
GREAT job cowboy...and mount!!!! God bless the American horse!
cecigw 6 months ago 2
@cecigw, that is funny that you throw "American horse!" in there. You do realize that Europeans brought the horse to American right?
TheMdolittle 6 months ago
@TheMdolittle So? This is an American horse. This breed was developed in America. The association that represent the breed is called the AMERICAN Paint Horse Association. It is the 2nd largest breed registry in - uh, America!
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crstardust 5 months ago
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thats called stupid and dangerous, that horse should be taken away from that jerk,
Rickandcody 6 months ago
@Rickandcody He was using it to deliver medicine, dont be an idiot.
aybesee123 6 months ago
@Rickandcody
You are being very ignorant. This guy is bringing medical supplies to a town that is COMPLETELY cut off from the outside world.
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Randolphigtranso 6 months ago
I don't think the "horseback rider" could have pulled it off without the horse.
elvspretzl 6 months ago 5
That was great! Thank you to the rider, never identified, and to the horse, also not identified, for a great example of humanitarian effort.
Roniunnerd 6 months ago 6
Too dangerous. Not wise to cross the river when you can't see the road. He's lucky he made it and didn't kill himself and the horse. Brave yes.
wdrumheller2000 6 months ago
@wdrumheller2000 <<< Little do you know, that horses are very good swimmers. So if the water got to deep, the horse would swim to safety.
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TheCycleGuru 6 months ago 10
My Dad and brother are on the other side in the rescue vehicles. They were stuck there for hours. The man on the horse delivered to medication to my mother and I, and we brought it to the fire station for the person to pick up. I'm glad the man was there willing to help deliver to each side.
DeniseAndFriends 6 months ago 32
@DeniseAndFriends glad that you got your meds - and what an awesome horse and rider to do this for you. We were over in Lake Placid on holiday - where they got hit abit with flooding - but like what hit Vermont! I figure I'm lucky - I'm a diabetic - and had enough to keep me going in meds for at least 3 weeks if I was careful and in a situation like you are. Hoping that things get fixed up before winter sets in.
FatCatAnna 5 months ago
@FatCatAnna Oh it wasn't us who needed the medication. I'm not sure what type of medication it was but the person needed it badly enough to call us (the firestation) to bring it to them asap. I've heard from people around town that some bridges won't be fixed until next summer because there just isn't enough time.
DeniseAndFriends 5 months ago
hi there~ you stopped the video before he got all the way back across, assuming he made it safely!
annieokl 6 months ago
This is what it means to be a Vermonter. Using whatever means necessary to help.
eltimbo42 6 months ago 6
WOW,outstanding act of bravery on both their parts,so dangerous,the rider trusts his horse enough 2 put his lif in his/her hooves. very impressive how he asks his mount 2 go 4 ward then leaves the horse pick his own pace,i 2 wish the news media would broadcast this,could watch it over & over!!! BRAVO!!!
mitmanro 6 months ago 7
There's really nothing more loyal and brave, and able, than a good horse. This one is something of a great horse, braving those waters like that, with such calm and grace. His rider, too, is quite a hero to risk so much to help others in need. Wish we had more like them.
Shuricat 6 months ago 5
@Shuricat I think they should BOTH be nominated for an award for what they did. Crossing that flooded river to do something so vital at such risk to themselves is EXACTLY what awards for bravery and honor are for, a way to give thanks to those who are selflessly willing to risk everything for others.
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Is this guy cool or what!!!!!!!!!
talk2deb 6 months ago 2
There are three houses that you can't see in this video. One on the left and two on the right. The house on the left has a dog, five cats and their owner. The man on the horse got the dog out and brought her to her owner. Luckly, despite minor flooding the house and all animals are ok.
The two on the right sustained worse damage but are hopefully salvagable.
stephcottxc 6 months ago 7
@stephcottxc one of the houses on the right was mine, it was under a foot of water by the time this video was taken. I'm the rider on the horse, his name is Traveler.
Travelerandfrisco 5 months ago
@Travelerandfrisco i admire you for doing this
give traveler a hug and carrot for me :)
beckyhorseluver 5 months ago
@Travelerandfrisco I love this video. Traveler look alot like my horse Dragon. Great Job! Horses love to jobs and you gave a very important job to save lives. And as far as the woman saying this isn't a natural river scenario. She's correct, these are not rapids and alot safer. Thank you!
DragonsGait 4 months ago
Wow, good horse and brave rider too! Thanks to all my fellow Vermonters who are coming together to help one and other!
phamilypharmer 6 months ago 4
Wow, good horse!
phamilypharmer 6 months ago 3
"All in a day's work for our noble equine friends." (quote from a friend)
jrg1948 6 months ago 5
What a good horse! Ears up, ready to go! Looks like he enjoyed his job! That horse needs a medal. And the rider, way to go. Obviously knows what he's doing, letting the horse pick his way at his own pace. I would love it if a news station picked this up and did a lengthier human interest story with more info on the rider-horse team and who got the meds.
ladychiere 6 months ago 30
Very dangerous...what heros though!
newtonjoyce 6 months ago 4
And some pro slaughter people STILL want to claim, "There is NO difference between a cow/pig/horse" when it comes to slaughtering these endearing creatures. Rock on Cowboy Dude and your beautiful, loyal paint horse! :)
flowerchild724 6 months ago 2
Yay! Good old horsepower! Gotta love it!
muley1 6 months ago
Why didn't the breath just use evaporate?
JFSOCC 6 months ago
do we know what the medicine was needed for??? i LOVE it when horses save the day! last year when we got hit by a big ice storm, the city shut down for a week, and people near my horseback riding trainer's house were using their horses to go to the stores!
silversunrise321 6 months ago 2
@silversunrise321
The rider was delivering a first aid kit and medical supplies just in case someone needed it on the otherside.
stephcottxc 6 months ago
Wow, what a great horse!
matrixmare 6 months ago 2
what a great horse!
farmhorse1 6 months ago
Clearly the rider is well connected with his horse and knew how to figure out the water flow...this could have been a disaster had there not been that connection and knowledge. What a GREAT horse...WOW! Super job.
TirawaHowling 6 months ago 7
Horse is very deliberate -- beautiful animal. There's an incredible relationship there.
getyourleash 6 months ago 2
@getyourleash The bond between horses and their owners is, immeasurable... how do I know, I own many!
BitsNspurs
TheCycleGuru 6 months ago 5
Great job! Great horse!
paintedhorizon 6 months ago
Horse and rider kept their cool throughout the entire ordeal! What an amazing gesture :)
avaadore77 6 months ago
Bravo to both horse and rider! Awesome ... also dangerous, that water is moving at a good clip. God bless them both. Also pretty cool that the town organized this effort. Anyone know if these 2 are part of a search and rescue team? This horse should be put up for an animal hero award. How many of your horses would cross this? Not mine!
myshilohranch 6 months ago 8
Fantastic. Horse and rider are both heroes.
ThreeGoodReasons 6 months ago 3
That's my friend!!!! Way to go man! We love you!!!
snicks62 6 months ago 6
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saddletramp69 6 months ago
Sometimes old fashion is the only way to get things done good horse
targapinewarrior 6 months ago 44
@targapinewarrior hell yes
Coopkid34 5 months ago
@Coopkid34 this guy has the right idea unlike that fuck eric cantor
httm241 5 months ago 3
Wow extremely impressive! :)
kristenbog 6 months ago 2
Yep... horses come through and save the day more times that most people would know or admit.
suetv 6 months ago 39
The courage of horses never fails to amaze me. They are so brave, trusting, and wonderful.
desnouer 6 months ago 4
So nonchalant - love it.
msolar9475 6 months ago
well it looks like the water is not deep enough for motor and a row boat would have been taken downstream ..most sensable would be an airboat and I don't think their very much at hand in Vt.
highlowbeav 6 months ago
Ok I applaud the fact the guy did this for another person, great that he did this. But why should he have had to? No one in Vermont owns a boat??
FuzzyStephen 6 months ago
Wow - is there any way to find out if this was for a home care or a hospice patient - cause this is pretty awesome!
juliamaroney 6 months ago 2
Absolutely wonderful, both are worth their weight in gold IMHO!
debschroer 6 months ago 4
Amazing, dont see any Animal Rights nutjobs protesting the "abuse" of this horse.. I wonder if the person receiving the meds is an AR nutjob??? How cool would that be???/ ROFL.........
saddletramp69 6 months ago 3
Beautiful act of kindness....
onthefarmsll 6 months ago 2
Tieri and Traveler. Good work! Great team! Proud to be a friend of yours.
pamk5555 6 months ago 3
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pamk5555 6 months ago
talk about the spirit of vermonters
allieevansful 6 months ago