University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
55/284
Description
This is a neck cradle, a type of collar used on a horse to prevent them chewing at their injuries and dressings. It consists of five vertical wooden bars joined at the top and bottom. The collar is fastened to the horse by the leather straps.
Physical description
horse neck cradle
Object name
Collar, horse
Material
Wood, Leather
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : harnessing and shoeing
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : healthcare and wellbeing
Horse
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_7858.tif - High resolution image