Fly Terrets for Shire horse adornment
Name/Title
Fly Terrets for Shire horse adornmentEntry/Object ID
2025.1.940Description
Terrets, which were used as adornments for Shire horsesContext
Fly terrets were intended to discourage flies from bothering the horses, especially during the summer. While they were somewhat successful in dissuading flies, terrets also assumed a decorative role during the last half of the 19th century. The use of brasses and fly terrets was most popular from 1850 through 1910 when they were mass-produced by either stamping or casting.Cataloged By
Colin WhittleCategory
Horse Welfare and Farriers
Animal Husbandry