Historical information

Are believed to have been worn by a jockey riding horses in the Orbost district. They were found stored inside a leather valise with other "horse" items which are also believed to have been owned by the jockey.

Significance

Horses played a vital role in the history of Orbost both in agriculture and horse racing This item is connected to that role.

Physical description

A pair of metal stirrups. The bottom of each stirrup is an oval shape with a rod in the middle. This is suspended by a "D" shaped metal piece which has a rectangular hold in it at the top.