Justin Nelzen: Mongol Derby Winner RESCUES 15 Drowning horses

Justin Nelzen rescued 15 horses from floodwaters in Houston, Texas by jumping in and swimming them to safety!!Hailed a hero, Justin is extremely humble when he discusses with Amy, the moment he grabbed a life vest and went out to rescue a stranded horse. The death toll as of Monday night was at least five due to massive flooding in and around Houston, where up to 20 inches of rain fell in spots. Many are calling it the worst flooding in Houston since Tropical Storm Allison in 2001.Justin also talks about winning the Mongolian Derby, renowned for being the hardest Endurance Race in the World. He explains what is involved with the Endurance Race, training, choosing horses, the Mongolian people and why its the best race he's ever taken part in!For Exclusive Episodes of HorseHour, Subscribe to ACAST+ to hear interviews with Professionals such as Heather Bennett, Jock Paget, Backstage at Badminton Horse Trials, Tips with The Bit Expert, Advice on Equestrian Surfaces with AndrewsBowen the Olympic 2012 Supplier, PLUS hear every episode of HorseHour BEFORE everyone else! Join in the conversation on Twitter to share, advise and advertise just #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1

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