15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip There are swivelling loops and

There are swivelling loops and chains at the ends of the cheeks to attach to reins

During his exile in Europe he published 'La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' an early study on equitation

total cheek length ( not including curb rein rings) 8½" (21

Weight 405g (14¼oz)

It has its original rawhide open keeper or loop at the end

15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip There are swivelling loops andThis spur has a long neck which curves down at the end. The small rowel has a serrated edge, it can still turn. The heel bands are curved, they would pass below the rider's ankle bone. One arm has two holes or eyelets at its end, one holds the remains of a buckle. The other arm originally had a similar double eyelet, but only part remains Dimensions : 165mm (6")longWidth 105mm (4") at widest point Ref : spur354