University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
58/18
Description
This is a stainless steel horse gag, a veterinary or farrier's tool, used to force and hold a horse's mouth open when administering a 'ball' or drench. The gag is stamped 'BBY PKK 1934'.
Physical description
1 horse gag: steel, metal
Production date
1934 - 1934
Object name
Gag, horse
Material
Metal, steel, Wood
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : healthcare and wellbeing
Farriery
Horse
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2690.tif - High resolution image