SOURCE: Horsetalk.co.nz
A brave black mare in Ireland has led a dozen horses to safety across a swollen river’s flood plain.
The horses were trapped in floodwaters from the River Slaney at Enniscorthy, which burst its banks in County Wexford, after heavy rain across the region.
The Facebook pages of charities in the region reported several groups of trapped horses, with rescue personnel monitoring the stranded animals and carrying out rescues when conditions were deemed safe.
However, in this case, the horses found their own way to safety.
South East Animal Rescue reported on Facebook how the mare led the horses to safety.
“One brave horse led the rest to safety, it was incredible,” the charity reported.
“That black mare saved all those horses.
“They had been stranded on a bit of high ground for hours, nobody able to get to them.
“She very carefully led them one way and another through the water till she found the best route. What a clever, clever lady.
“All the horses also waited for the one at the back who was obviously limping.”
Friends of the Wexford SPCA and South East Animal Rescue on Facebook voiced their concern about the grazing of horses in and around floodprone areas beside the river at this time of year.
The Wexford group commented on the rescue: “Safe at last … until the next time.”
Categories: Equine Rescue, Horse News
Straight from the Horse's Heart 
So heartwarming…horses are amazing.
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Great ending, to what could have been a real tragedy. A very smart Mare, but not at all surprised! (-:
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Brave and smart girl…they are amazing
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Love this story, Made my day.
Thank you
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The horse showed more common sense, than many humans possess!! Thank you for posting..
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The mare showed love, caring,compassion and protection for her friends the horses. Also, the group of horses waiting for the one that was limping shows compassion to the highest level. Horses have intelligent that no one can touch. They are the best of the best.
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Mother nature does it again, how wonderful they have the great gift to do this on their own, horses are smart, they do love and have feelings. God made them very special for us to love and take care of, for all the hard work, and going to war with us dying and giving their all for us….A gift from God to people the horse.
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How could anyone see this and not love horses. They are amazing.
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Horses (and burros) have built-in common sense given to them by Nature – great story!
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Horses are beautiful and this proves that animals help each other and do care for each other.
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Of course, it was a MARE. In the wild, the stallion has an alpha mare to help him push the herds away from danger. She leads the pack whilst he keeps the stragglers going from behind. Bravo, Black Mare Horse! Here she is: https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10426748_853653651321873_2222860077816074036_n.jpg?oh=8ce158cf0a3ee4d5ac90d37df52bb4fe&oe=54D713C2
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The role of the lead mare.
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