Object number
52/49
Description
Gag used for keeping a horse's mouth open while medicine was administered. Ring inserted , 2 ends projected at each side of the animal's nose.
This gag was used for keeping a horse's mouth open while medicine was being administered. It was held by the spike, the ring was inserted into the mouth and the two ends projected at each side of the animal's nose. It is made of iron.
Physical description
1 Farrier's gag: metal (iron); good condition.
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