Name/TitleHoof pick
About this objectUsed by Edward Chisnall (1878-1974) in the early 20C. Used for picking out horses and cows hooves. It was used in the Essex Yeomanry and at Ivy Tree Farm, Shelley, Hadleigh. Mr. Chisnall was a farrier's assistant in the Essex Yeomanry. This was issued to him in the Boer War (1902).
Hannah White, Research Volunteer:
Hoof picks are instruments used for picking out stones from the hooves of cows and horses, to ensure that they keep free from hoof rot and other infections.
The Essex Yeomanry was a Reserve unit of the British Army which contributed to the war effort during the Second Boer War and the latter two World Wars. Horses were an essential component of the military force for British forces during the Boer War. They enabled greater mobilisation of the troops, however due to the nature of battle, many horses sadly lost their lives. To maintain the serving horses, a secondary army of Farriers were required. The Essex Yeomanry suffered 135 casualties and almost all their horses were killed during the First World War.
Medium and MaterialsSteel with a bone handle.
MeasurementsTotal Length: 200mm
Handle Length: 110mm
Handle Width: 30mm
Metal Length: 95mm
Metal Width: 14mm
Object numberSTMEA:77.A.48.2
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
