numerous rings, buckles, straps and fittings that were designed to connect different parts of the harness or bridle.
A Piece of Rural History
Objects like this tell a story about how much everyday life depended on horses.
Long before today’s tractors, trucks and modern agricultural machinery, a farmer could spend much of the day working alongside a horse. Simple pieces of equipment such as bits and harnesses were essential to making that relationship work.
That’s why an ordinary-looking piece of old metal can actually be a fascinating reminder of rural
