Netherlands Horse Rescue 2006 with names of rescue riders

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QuintindeVerneuilBWP
April 21, 2008

God bless those who save the horses. Their names at last. The video answers why we are with horses - they make us better, stronger, bigger then ourselves could be without them. This was sent to m...

God bless those who save the horses. Their names at last.

The video answers why we are with horses - they make us better, stronger, bigger then ourselves could be without them.

This was sent to me in 2006 as a file----I have no idea who the creator was but it is the first edit. I take no credit for photography or music or any content but it is priceless and inspiring. For almost 2 years I have tried to find out the horsewomen's names. Finally I have.

The 6 women (ages 19-40)who rode that day were honored by their government for their bravery and courage for riding into frigid flood waters that had hidden ditches, strewn with broken fencing and other hazards. The waters were due to rise with the next storm.

The horses caught by a sudden storm were weakening and many were showing signs of giving up. The nature of the horse herd kept them from trying to save themselves.

For three days the media broadcasted the unsucessful attempts to rescue them. Then a posting appeared on the friesian horses forum, by Micky Nijboer: "horses and riders sought.....Only experienced riders with horses without fear of water" could try the idea of leading them off the small mound of land. They would meet the next day and the video is what they accomplished by risking themselves and their horses.

I recently found out
the women' and horses' names
Susan Fransen riding Blizzard,
Micky Nijboer riding Berber,
Antje Dijkstra riding Humphrey,
Hinke Lap riding Guinever,
Christina Stormer riding Perfeft and
Fardow de Rueter riding King.

Fardow de Ruiter was 33 at the time of the rescue. She rode her horse King, the Paint Stallion. Her guest book can be found at http://www.tboek.nl/gastenboek/colour...
http://www.colouredstable.com

I know this video has been missing so here it is - pass it on to those who need inspiration to suceed when everthing else has failed.

Please see for a better understanding of the dangers 1:47 one of the riders horse trips with the island horses moving forward. He stands between them and her as she remounts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrMjAK...

Awards ceremony introducing riders. It is in Dutch but identifies horses and riders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvNZOq...

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breelbeler (17 hours ago) Show Hide

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

SharonDeVoreGonzalez (2 days ago) Show Hide

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

xenaofarriba (1 week ago) Show Hide

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

kasper8840 (1 week ago) Show Hide

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

johanna794 (1 week ago) Show Hide

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heel mooi bedankt .johanna

recagni (1 week ago) Show Hide

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bellissimo video

marc12966 (1 week ago) Show Hide

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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 (1 week ago) Show Hide

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thanks Johanna,beutiful vid,excellent

johanna794 (1 week ago) Show Hide

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heel mooi bedankt johanna

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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'

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