The head-stall was somewhat heavy, closely resembling that of the chariot-horses of the time, representations of which have been already given.

It had the same heavy axe-shaped bit, the same arrangement of straps, and nearly the same ornamentation.

The only marked difference was the omission of the crest or plume, with its occasional accompaniment of streamers.

The collar was very peculiar.

It consisted of a broad flap, probably of leather, shaped almost like a half-moon, which was placed on the neck about half way between the ears and the withers, and thence depended over the breast, where it was broadened out and ornamented by large drooping tassels.
Occasionally the collar was plain, but more often it was elaborately patterned.