5 p.m. 'Best of British? A practical analysis to later prehistoric equitation in Britain' 

The archaeological record of Britain contains numerous highly decorative Iron Age snaffles and other pieces of equestrian equipment which have sometimes been interpreted in fanciful ways. However, by blending practical stable yard know-how and new archaeological analyses on the equipment, we can start to ‘see’ the very real humans beside their horses. This overview of later prehistoric tack in Britain offers some insight into changing societies and technologies, and how it relates to contemporary equitation in Europe and Ireland - and why it matters.