University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
54/700
Description
This is a harness trace, which is the straps or chains which take the pull from the horse's collar to the load it is pulling. It was used with other harness equipment at Houghton Park Farm in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Physical description
trace harness (girth band): wood, metal
Object name
Harness, trace
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
Horse
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5605.tif - High resolution image