Historical information
The leather headstall is connected to the metal bit are used in conjunction with a set of leather reins to guide and steer a horse or other similar animal. Made in Melbourne in 1900.
Significance
The horse bridle and headstall were used in Warrnambool in the early 20th century.
Physical description
Bridle bit and headstall; horizontal metal oval shaped bit with a narrow rod each end that finishes in a narrow loop. Adjustable leather straps with holes are threaded through the narrow metal loops.
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum and village,
- warrnambool,
- maritime museum,
- maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- shipwreck coast,
- horse husbandry,
- horse equipment,
- horse riding,
- 1900,
- melbourne,
- headstall,
- bridle,
- horse headgear,
- riding gear,
- horsemanship,
- equestrian equipment,
- headgear
