Is this a horse bit?

[oddgrrl99]

Found this in a creek bed in Kentucky. Looks like a very cruel horse bit, what do you think?

 

[BosnMate]

I hope it was never used for a horse bit.

 

[Sing Reseracher]

it can be used for the break prison or for a horse

 

[SkaBa]

It looks like a drag chain for a planter. They are still in use today. They are on my JD 450 drill planter.

 

[Southern Brass]

Looks too short to be a horse bit. But does look to be farm / agriculture related