Single hobble rope used to secure horse but not restrict its movement unduly either in horse lines in camp or attached to a peg when resting on patrol.Example of light horse equipmentSisal rope with whipped end and eye-splice at other end attaching a leather hoof cuff.hobble, rope, horse, light horse

Hobble chains were commonly used by farmers, drovers, and horse handlers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were placed around a horse's legs to prevent it from wandering too far while grazing or resting. These chains were essential tools for livestock management, particularly in open grazing environments where fencing was limited. The reference to Vectis Homestead suggests this piece was used on a historical farm or station, possibly dating back to pioneering Australian agricultural practices. Horse Hobble Chain from Vectis Homestead.The item is a rusted metal hobble chain, historically used to restrain or slow down horses or livestock by limiting their movement. The chain consists of several interlinked iron loops, some of which appear twisted or slightly misshapen due to age and wear. The chain ends with a larger rectangular link, likely for attachment purposes. The surface of the chain is heavily rusted, indicating significant age and exposure to the elements.hobble chain, horse, farm equipment, functional item, horse equipment

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost ca1910 for the purpose of saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated roller hobble buckle equine, military, civilian, agriculture, ca1910, buckle

Imported and retailed by Holden and Frost ca1910 for the purpose of saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated hobble roller buckle equine, military, agriculture, buckle

Used on horse tackle Circa 1900 as used and imported by Holden and frostUsed and sold by Holden and Frosat Ca 1900"D" shaped brass ring hobbleequine agriculture, military, civilian, ring

Alice Bertha Schwerkolt was the second daughter of Louis and Francesca (nee Both) and the granddaughter of August Johann and Paulina Schwerkolt. In 1913 she married William Tanner.|The donor Rosemary Tanner had married Edgar William Tanner and is the daughter-in-law of Alice Bertha.Framed sepia photograph of Alice Bertha Schwerkolt ( 1891-1954) in an afternoon gown. Photo taken at age 20 in 1911.|The gown is waisted, with a high neck with a brooch at throat. It has long sleeves with a pigeon point front and a 'hobbled' band of lace around the skirt at knee height. Decorated with lace on front of bodice, collar and 'hobbled' band.schwerkolt, alice bertha, schwerkolt, louis, schwerkolt, francesca, schwerkolt, johann august, schwerkolt, paulina, tanner, rosemary, tanner, edgar, ronald