15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip The rest of the stick

The rest of the stick is covered in brown leather with a stitched seam

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

There are nail holes in the soles of the stirrups which probably used to hang the stirrups on a wall

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

Each spur has a separate hinged buckle

15th Century Medieval Rowel Spur - Spur354 childs-whip The rest of the stickThis 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