BRIDLE HARDWARE?

[EARTHWORKS]

Found this at two different (1730 & 1780 ) farm houses this summer.
Is it something that came off a horse? Had to be something popular back than.
I have no idea.
Thanks always for the help.
Earthworks...

 

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[mojjax]

Yes , They look Horseyish . How big are they ? can you fit your foot through them ? If not , they could of been hardware for those wooden horse hanes for when they pull stuff .
mojjax

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Its about 2 inches long.
thanks.
Earthworks...

 

[DigEmAll]

Looks like the part that supported the reins and kept them out from underfoot on a team of mules or horses. Hangs the reins over the hips of the horses.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Hi EW, I found one similar to yours here in Germany. Probably right about the age of mid to late 1700s as I find many relics and coins around that area dating 1700-1800s. I thought it was some kind of horse tack as well. HH and neat finds, Mike

 

[PBK]

Horse harness gag loop. See near bottom at:

http://www.horsetack.com/products/misc/wea/harness-hardware-5.htm

 

[Bavaria Mike]

I was wondering how they were used, here's a few pics. HH, Mike

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Thank you all for the help.
earthworks..

 

[JakePhelps]

Great site PBk...good resource for looking up horse stuff.. Helped me with a few things