Object number
68/178
Description
This is a horse gag, also known as a 'farrier's gag', used for keeping the horse’s mouth open whilst administering a ‘ball’ or drench. This example was used on Great Park Farm in Mortimer.
Archival history
MERL Recording form - ‘Name of Object: Farrier’s gag // Name and Address of Owner: James S. Miller, Great Park Farm, Mortimer // Date: 17.6.68 // Where was it used: Gt. Park Farm // What are the approx. measurements: 44cm long // [pencil drawing].’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8946.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8947.tif - High resolution image
