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Description
A rare antique dumb jockey, this particular example has 2 upward arms for more stability while in use
Makers plate and maker stamped onto the girth strap & crupper read:
'Lark's Patent'
Made from brown English leather with steel fixings
Padded underside
Comes complete with its original brown English leather crupper
'A dumb jockey is a harness for training horses that mimics the feel of having a rider on the horse’s back. Used in early training to accustom the horse to the feel of a rider allowing for weight on the saddle area and resistance similar to a rider using reins.'
An unusual item ideal for a collector
Measurements:
Length of each arm - 37cm
Length of padded section - 74cm
Total length from the ends of the girth straps - 147cm
Width of the padded section - 7cm
Width of the girth straps - 4.9cm
Crupper length - 78cm adjustable to 86cm
Weight - 2340g
Makers plate and maker stamped onto the girth strap & crupper read:
'Lark's Patent'
Made from brown English leather with steel fixings
Padded underside
Comes complete with its original brown English leather crupper
'A dumb jockey is a harness for training horses that mimics the feel of having a rider on the horse’s back. Used in early training to accustom the horse to the feel of a rider allowing for weight on the saddle area and resistance similar to a rider using reins.'
An unusual item ideal for a collector
Measurements:
Length of each arm - 37cm
Length of padded section - 74cm
Total length from the ends of the girth straps - 147cm
Width of the padded section - 7cm
Width of the girth straps - 4.9cm
Crupper length - 78cm adjustable to 86cm
Weight - 2340g
