Name/TitleHorse Gag
About this objectThis instrument (also known as a (Farrier's Gag - Balling Iron), was used to open the horse's mouth for examination, and to administer medicine. A specimen in the York Castle Museum has an adjustable ring, sliding in slots in the 'U' and is secured by means of butterfly nuts.
Medium and MaterialsSteel gag with wooden handle.
MeasurementsLength: 380mm
Width: 174mm
Object Typehorse gag
Object numberSTMEA:A.32
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
