Name/TitleHorse Gag
About this objectThis instrument (also known as a Balling Iron, Farrier's Gag, local name: Baller) was used to open the horse's mouth for examination and for the administration of medicine, usually in the form of a pill or 'ball'.
Medium and MaterialsSteel with a wooden handle.
Object Typehorse gag
Object numberSTMEA:A.380
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
