Horse Shoeing in Ethiopia

[@scootertramp4355]

Back in the 1930's my Grandfather decided that my Fathers favourite riding horse had to be put down because it had a condition where the front hooves kept splitting vertically up towards the leg. The local vet said it was caused from poor bloodlines and there was no cure. My Father was devastated. That was his horse of choice. He heard about some rubber shoes that could be bought that would mitigate the condition and he found out where to buy them from a catalogue store so he ordered a set. The cost was very dear, about a months wages in those days, but he was determined if there was any way to save this animal he was going to do it. The shoes arrived in the mail and the local farrier was summoned to put them on. They did what they were supposed to do and my Father kept buying new shoes as necessary, always paying from his own pocket Three years later the second world war started and my Father enlisted in the Air Force. While he was gone to basic training, the horse needed new shoes. My Grandfather never bothered to contact my Dad and wouldn't pay for those special shoes so the horse was put down. My Father never forgave him for that but always said at least the horse had three extra years....... I always think about that when I think of my Dad. Although there were times when it may not have shown, he was a good, kind, and decent man.

[@annihilatedbutcomingback1119]

Sounds like you dad was a wonderful kind man💕💕💕 sweet story about him and his beloved horse, I cant imagine how devastated he was to find out what happened especially after going through the horrors of war 😓😓😓

[@TR-le3hx]

Surely they know when they are nailing "close" or maby they are just "hoping" they stay out of sensitive structure, makes a fulltime farrier like myself appreciate all the tools we have at our disposal,, great job trying to educate, I wish you well and appreciate the video.

[@theprochrist]

yea, it looked like he drove that first nail thru the coffin bone...the horse must be use to it.

[@jeblina]

This was incredibly hard to watch, but I can appreciate their innovation in using the materials they have available. But wow.

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

Hey thanks for that. Yes although a long way to go some things are certainly admirable.

[@kirkboswell2575]

As a kid, I saw my dad "fix" a horse who had a vertical split in one hoof. He welded two side plates to the shoe, and a front toe plate where the crack was. Then he squeezed the hoof together with a carpenter's vise, and drove the shoe into place. Took a long time to grow out, but the horse was able to work, and showed no lameness or signs of pain as long as he kept that shoe on.

[@Blackbird-zo1su]

Wow. Those poor horses. I hope more and more education can be provided (for all aspects of horse care), along with the proper tools. Thank you for all your efforts, you're a hero to those animals.

[@warrenhumphrey3956]

Thanks for the video. Hard to watch but we can’t really judge them . with the tools and equipment they have, or lack of.

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

They are trying.... And the want to do better is there.... That's half the battle done. The rest we can work

[@ConnieGrippin1955]

God bless you guys for going and helping. I forget just how difficult other places are. And how thankful I should be every day. Going to share this.

[@Open2OpenUT]

So hard to watch but bless you for trying to help them and most especially the poor horses. My heart broke on seeing the poor animal that had its nose ripped off, thank god it was put to sleep... 😢

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

The Brooke do an incredible job, they work to develope skills in farriers and Vets but also help educate the community in order to encourage them to use the services to improve animal welfare. Fantastic to be part of that.

[@warrenholly2200]

@@AlexRidgewayFarrier GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES

[@winterwoodcottage3425]

" Put to sleep " a euphemism for they ate it. Ethiopia has come a long way since 980 B.C.

[@warrenholly2200]

@@winterwoodcottage3425 you need to get out your mom's basement more often

[@greywolf3951]

First you must think about that poor people that exploited by the europian countries

[@Nasauniverse001]

OMG that poor creature, with the open wound on his face and still having to work. So sorry for your pain door horse.

[@raftermhequine4469]

Well all feel for door horse.

[@sillysallyceli]

Why this was recommended to me idk- I don’t even own a horse but here I am watching this with my heart breaking- the more I learn the less I know and the more I want to learn and help. Is there a place to make donations so you guys can continue to educate and protect these horses. 😭

[@alistairdownie5944]

Hi,it is the Brooke Horse Charity,if you Google search you'll get the proper name+how to help. Bless your Kind heart for being moved to help out!!

[@trolloftheyear7963]

Wow. The poverty there is great. Maybe you could start a non profit to provide them with proper tools - at least some rasps and maybe real horseshoeing nails. I think the tire shoes are cool if they can be cut of an even thickness. Places like that they have to make do, but it's difinitely hard on the horses

[@mikehooper4359]

Very cool that you guys donated your time and experience while working with what the locals have and not so much pointing out what they "should have". I have to admit watching some of this footage made me winch as they trimmed and smacked away with their version of clinching. Can you imagine what the horses back home would do if you clinched them like that?! Hahahaha! A different world and different ways for sure. Very interesting footage, all of it. Thanks for posting it and I really enjoy all of your posts. Keep up the great work.

[@Falconhunter276]

Thankyou for the video. Has hard as it is to watch on screen, I suspect it's harder to be there in person. I'm glad that someone is there trying to help them, help their animals.

[@SuperSkyhorse]

It's horrible to watch, and it's worse when you think about why this is happening. They don't treat their horses like this out of malice. They simply lack education, and even when they see obvious things, like wounds on the skin, they don't have many options, since they are poor. They have two choices: hope it heals while they continue working the horse; or they stop working the horse at which point their income disappears. When you barely have enough to feed yourself and your family, you have to make some tough choices. As cruel as it sounds, people would choose to feed their kids and spouse over a horse.

[@alistairdownie5944]

That was So Incredibly hard to watch!! & I do understand the poverty,I know the resources are limited,but,OMG!Those harness sores made me cry... Anyway,Thank you,for going to help educate,and make things better for those horses+donkeys!! I started donating to the Brooke Egyptian horse Fund as a(many years ago!) teenager,and I am now going to restart doing it!! Anyone seeing this,if you can afford it,Please Donate to the Brooke Horse Charity,just what you can,please?! Im Not rich,by no means,however,I am going to!!

[@Shadeskast]

OMG! Yikes Proud if you guys for stepping in to educate. Do they have any forges/fire with an anvil or piece of hard steel. I just heated up a roofing nail to tapper the shaft and it looked ok. Better than round.

[@Nasauniverse001]

I know what you mean, but we assume there is fuel for a hot fire, and just where would the get the steel from. They are poor.

[@leelindsay5618]

This is where regenerative agriculture would be a major improvement.

[@TheBg604]

Man that is hard to watch, especially the nailing on. Good on you for travelling there to try and help with the education.

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

Thank you, I help coordinate the Brooke farriery project, you should look more into it on there website but thank you for watching. 🙂

[@xrpboy]

Spot on Alex, Amazing thing your doing and making a difference proud of you mate keep up the hard work. =]

[@titooti9987]

From U.S.A you are doing great job

[@katelee9718]

What if you teach the guys to use a compass with marker on it or a pair of wing dividers to lay out the nail pattern.

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

Great idea Katie.... If you have a video of that I'd love to see it.

[@leelindsay5618]

In an area in China they make a bench to rest the horse's foot on and cover the top of the bench with a car tire. While crude, its more stable than having someone hold the horses foot. If you could contact someone there, that could be a better option for them.

[@FancySassy80]

OMG what happened to the horse on Day 2!! that poor thing that broke my heart!!

[@alipop6429]

That horse with the wounds is not okay they need to fix that it’s cruel

[@MsSwingin]

Poor poor poor horses. The abuse makes me sick.

[@alistairdownie5944]

It is Poverty & Ignorance,that Cause this!! At least these people Wanted to learn+improve things!! As a retired Veterinary nurse,I have seen crimes against animals,committed by folks with Far more money than sense too... Wilful neglect,and cruelty. Anyway,I'm not here to start a row,just to suggest a donation to the Brooke Charity for horses....

[@derhufi]

Very nice what you do Alex!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

So hard to watch, wow.Thank God for you.

[@CuriosityRocks]

If they were properly shaped and fitted would rubber car tyre shoes actually provide more cushioning than regular metal horseshoes?

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

It's the extreme levels of traction that's puts excessive forces on joints etc. Rubber can be used but surface dependant.

[@KellyfromMemphisDD214]

On a positive note, they don’t seem to have the microbial growth causing various infections like in a wet climate ...just the wear and tear from the abrasive soil. (And being attacked by hyenas....boy that sight made me weep!)

[@ammarshadeed8851]

I think this problem you can face it in villages and with work horses>> people there cant pay for good Ferrier >>in Addis Ababa they have horseback clubs >>at all it is very painful for me to see workhorses in pain like this.

[@tseeye8808]

Hi I'm Ali 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐎

[@tseeye8808]

I saw ur comment and actually what are you saying is really true

[@jrgen4145]

POVERTY IS NO EXCUSE FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ElysetheEevee]

I like how you gathered a group at the end lol. I just imagined that kid was telling you about his day. I felt so bad about that one horse. The pain it must've been in for that long. I was a bit confused thinking it was likely an animal attack but wondering why it had healed a bit. I didn't imagine it had been left in that state for so long. I don't necessarily blame the people...we don't know their circumstances and they were probably devastated to have such a valuable member put down. It's honestly just sad for everyone.... I hope you guys have made some headway in the two years since this was posted. I tried to see if the group you were part of is on Amazon Smiles, so at least I could donate through getting necessities for my household as I'm able. I didn't find it though. I'm in the US as well, so not sure they'd have overseas charities and groups available for that. Good luck with future work!

[@billbobaggins801]

Hey Alex!! What if we can get together and send them old rasps we throw away. Maybe some shoes etc. Is there a way we can send them things????? Address????????? I love your videos...... it was nice you guys tried to help. Its all about helping others and this makes me appreciate life and how I am blessed. Thanks for trying....well done CHEERS....

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

We don't tend to send out products, tolls or materials etc as this is not a sustainable source for them, however we focus on building those skills to produce and use in country so that when we (Brooke) leaves an area they are able to continue with those skills.

[@billbobaggins801]

@@AlexRidgewayFarrier Yes and I am sure you did help them with a better UNDERSTANDING of shoeing. Massive cudo's to guys for taking the time. I just about died, when they started nailing those nails. I thought with limited supplies and tools, we as farriers could send a little something. I love your vids, and getting really close camera angels really helps all farriers. You seem to be really good at showing those angels and explanations of the processes. I wish I could come over there and ride with you and take in some of your expertise. Thank you thank you.....from one farrier to another.

[@9asoutheastTexasgarden]

the burns on the side of that poor horse.... I cringed way too much during this

[@bridgetbold6867]

God bless you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@anne-theresefagerli6939]

fantastic what they can do with little. we are spoiled

[@Luxury_vagabond]

Why there are so many scars on this house? So sad to see these poor animals.

[@lauralvw8445]

To bad you didn't ad a link in the description to Brooke Hospital, so the people cringing in the comments can donate

[@francisco4benites]

I am sorry but how could you watch with out telling them they are doing exactly what you said not to by putting the nail so far in vs out close to the wall and not the sole

[@saulbarker9029]

Loved the video bud

[@DrNo-uq7xx]

Horses deserve better.

[@asqrss3233]

Wow!.. how do they miss P3?...

[@marcilambert2906]

Is there any way people could at least donate proper showing nailed ??

[@Nasauniverse001]

The Brooke Horse and Donkey foundation takes donations. I think these farriers were they to find out how to improve the practises, and assess what would be needed. The rubber shoes were ok, it was just the placing of the nails. So they discovered a way of improving that without having to provide anything else. That was all they needed. Of course they could do with new tools and new nails and maybe that will come, but in the immediate future, these ponies got their shoes on in a better way.

[@ПётрАрсёнов-я8щ]

Не думал я что так над животными можно глумиться

[@FITHERTRAINING]

Given their resources...may I ask why you didn’t focus simply on proper trimming? It seems these animals would be far better off barefoot.

[@AlexRidgewayFarrier]

We certainly did focus on trimming... Be sure to watch next few episodes. Would be very difficult to make the statement that these horses would be better off barefoot without understanding the environment in which they work.

[@FITHERTRAINING]

Alex Ridgeway Farrier Yes totally understand...just fearful that when the education stops they may revert to their old habits. A difficult situation for sure. Kudos to you for your service!!

[@SuperHappyLuckySeven]

Wow... just wow

[@mackenziewood2586]

May not be the best way to do things, but BOY are those horses well behaved.

[@thomasconstantino1602]

it's not just the horses feet it looks like they don't know how to care for the entire f****** animal

[@susiestewart9858]

Omg poor horse !!! Sorry I could not finish watching this ! Please also tend to all the flesh wounds!!!!

[@susiestewart9858]

Please put those horses out of their misery !!!!!!!!!!!

[@alistairdownie5944]

@@susiestewart9858 No,instead,please donate+help the Brooke Charity in Any way Possible!! Of course,the poor horse,with that awful facial wound,is no longer suffering,and,those harness sores made me cry. However,the way forwards,is education+assistance... Currently,or the cycle of suffering goes on... I really understand your reaction,btw,so please,don't hate on me,we need to be helping not judging. As a retired veterinary nurse,I have seen god-awful crimes committed against Equines,by people with more money than sense as well. At least these folk were Wanting to learn+implement better ways!

[@Nasauniverse001]

This is just so barbaric. They need some technique training too. But look at the poor horse's flank, all scarred and sore, poor thing. Some hard work for that horse, without decent support no doubt, but if we can help then we should.

[@dinozzobr1205]

OMG! OMG! OMG!

[@ranchomp265]

Meu deus 😭😭😭😭😭😞😞😞😞que sofrimento desses animais

[@coolthinghere6853]

next time you post videos with injuries or neglect please put warnings before each clip, with timestamps to skip past mainly for things like that poor horses face injury :c

[@juanvenegasgallegos7145]

Esto si que es evidente maltrato animal, aqui y en la quebrada del aji

[@toniaherbert9448]

Very neat I enjoyed this

[@корреспондентос]

Алексжан приезжай и к нам в Узбекистан будешь гостем

[@sharandeepdhindsa7814]

O my god this is so painful 😖

[@bmc06239]

I like that hammer and knife. I'd cut my arm off. Hey check out new video series...Apollo...I think the local farriers might want to talk with you, want to come to USA? ...bruce

[@georgelopez5173]

Incredibly hard to watch. I understand but had to stop watching could not bear to watch

[@johnnywood3225]

Give me a call if you want to learn how to do it right way

[@jsfarrier9732]

Holy fuck that was difficult to watch.

[@nicholettesalazar6993]

OMG OOOWWW

[@mikehooper4359]

PS: the nasal cavity injury...I dont care what world (1st, 3rd) country you live in ...they know damn well that's not right. Sorry had to voice my view.

[@sandydog7449]

Dear god,these poor animals.

[@stockcar4d]

lol bit of an eye opener for you

[@ponyabouttown4981]

Hell on earth for horses. I don't even want to know what method of "euthanasia" is used.

[@tracyhaupt9031]

Probably sledgehammers😧

[@kevincrosby5991]

That makes me feel sick to see those animals suffer

[@wanaraz]

Pretty disgusting the way they treat those horses. The horseshoe guy could not even take the time to sharpen his tool. Disgusting animal cruelty.

[@Miss.kittty]

Omg!! That poor horse, they all look like theyve given up on any kind of life.

[@Orthodoxi]

Couldn’t they get the nails hot and flatten them out more like a horseshoe nail?

[@MinhTran-nf8uh]

Không có một tý chuyên nghiệp tý nào

[@sunnahberkuda8574]

😭😭😭 horse . Farriers

[@repurposedart9897]

OMG give them money and buy the horse...it needs a better life or one at peace...

[@its_just_me7057]

Those poor animals!!!!!

[@greywolf3951]

First you must think about that poor people that exploited by the europian countries

[@ddawg3230]

Yeah a bunch of horse lovers eating factory meat every day and wasting 1/3rd of the food they suck out of the earth, going a little too overboard on folks who barely have three meals a day and use horses exclusively for livelihood, and probably live lives worse than that of the horse.

[@johnholder9062]

Those poor horses

[@gaildrake5940]

Please this is hard to watch they don’t know what they are doing

[@vickyhelgren6972]

That poor horse wow he is in bad shape.. sores all over it

[@akaylabennett4213]

No just stop what u are doing that is not alright that is so cruel wow 😯

[@MicheleCervantez]

😭😭😭

[@forrestc731]

WTF!

[@edeniziaaparecida4738]

O pobre cavalo não é caminhão não

[@MinhTran-nf8uh]

Đồ làm ăn không chuyên nghiệp đời làm móng ngựa

[@peggytolleson413]

So sad.

[@Rebecca-kk1nx]

Noooooo 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@dwatkins7272]

THis is not good at all SMH

[@cksrabbitry5150]

This is horrible

[@josephwinkler4863]

In the late 1800s when the British colonized East Africa they hadnt even used the wheel yet. A little late to be teaching blacksmithing

[@hokaroorvana6507]

The sad thing is they didn't exactly bother to modernize them fully in slot of locations either. Yet countries just keep pulling resources from them meanwhile they stay as third world shitholes. Things wouldn't be so bad there if the government's that steal their resources would just give a damn about the people that live there.

[@titooti9987]

Stop do not using horse for slavery.

[@ddawg3230]

What else do you think is the relation between horses and humans? Friends you make in the wild?

[@dontdrinkthekool-aid1140]

That one horse looks a bit like it was attacked by something because of all these bruises