Baby Donkeys - click to view larger image

Baby Donkeys
These Donkey’s were found at another coal yard we visited. No serious defects or injuries were found upon closer inspection, but one cannot help but to wonder what the future holds for them?
by HENNiE KEYTER
:: Photo Documentary ::
in aid of raising money for the
working Equines of South Africa
by
HENNiE KEYTER   &   ERiC KiRSTEN
      Former Student               Digi-Image Institute
3D Mules & Cart - click to view larger image
Horse & Cart - click to view larger image

Horse & Coal Cart
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This Cart & Driver was also encountered along the way. The Horse seemed fairly well looked after but, upon close inspection we found that it suffered a serious hove defect, due to neglect.
(Also see Wounds & Injuries below)
by ERiC KiRSTEN
Soweto Stallion - click to view larger image

Soweto Stallion
This Stallion was found at another typical coal yard. This specimen was the best groomed equine we encountered. No serious defects or injuries were found upon inspection, but a seriously loaded cart, was awaiting him.
(Also see Wounds & Injuries on right)

by HENNiE KEYTER
3D Mules & Coal Cart
This Mule Cart was found along the way, in search of the working equines of Soweto. The above technique is known as 3D or VR Lenticular and was achieved with a special “Spherical Tripod Head”, courtesy “Manfrotto Tripods”. The Lenticular lens & interlacing was supplied by “Images in Motion”.

by ERiC KiRSTEN
Mule & Handlers - click to view larger image

Mule & Handlers
We found this Mule at a coal yard. This specimen seemed well looked after but, upon inspection we found that it suffered a bleeding wound on it’s side, due to home made cart harnesses.
(Also see Wounds & Injuries on left)

by ERiC KiRSTEN
Wounds   &  Injuries

Mule & Pollution - click to view larger image      Wound- click to view larger image
Horse & Load - click to view larger image
Hoove Deformity - click to view larger image   


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As these photos above show, the equines of Soweto are definitely suffering in silence!

Top left, shows under what conditions this Mule is kept, tied up on a pen, often getting tangled, having to rummage through the litter & pollution.
By ERiC KiRSTEN


Bottom left, it is evident just what kind of loads are expected, to be carried by this stallion.
By ERiC KiRSTEN

Top right, indicates a wound found on another Mule, caused by incorrect harnessing.
By HENNiE KEYTER

Bottom right,
one can observe the hove deformities that evolve, due to neglect & lack of shoeing.
By HENNiE KEYTER


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