An Antique Half Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #14 sept25 an Argentinian whip carried by

an Argentinian whip carried by gauchos

Devincenzi describes this type of stirrup as a "Surero" fromthe province of Buenos Aires

Both are hallmarked Birmingham 1887

These spurs have straight necks with bulbous and no rowels

The bit still has its original curb hooks

An Antique Half Manger Chog or Tie-Up Bobbin #14 sept25 an Argentinian whip carried byThese blocks are variously known as chogs, sliders, manger balls, manger logs and tying up bobbins. They are usually almost spherical but this one is thinner and flat on one side. They were traditionally used to weight a rope that passed through a ring or slot in a manger or tying up ring and attached to the halter or headcollar, thus allowing the horse to move but preventing the rope from looping dangerously. This example is turned from a single