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What is a horse hitching post?
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A horse hitching post is a post to which a horse can be tied to prevent it from leaving. Hitching posts are still used today, but they once were commonplace in towns and other gathering spots when people primarily used horses for transportation. Find a collection of vintage and modern hitching posts on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Chinese Stone Horse Hitching Post
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This double sided hitching post was used to stall horses for short period of times.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique 19th Century Cast-Iron Horse Hitching Post
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely cast-iron hitching post, likely dating from the late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cast Iron
Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Hitching Post Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a rugged touch of Americana to your decor with this striking vintage wrought iron horse hitching post head. Sculpted with bold lines and expressive detailing, this blackened iron...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bold and rustic cast iron horse head features a powerful, stylized form with a strong gaze and a weathered iron ring through the snout—once used as a functional hitching post.
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post Garden Ornament
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Horse Head, Hitching Post
This lovely Cast iron Horse head has been set on 5” diameter cast iron Gate post, a wonderful piece for the garden whether or not you have a hor...
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Horse Head Hitching Post With Lion Heads C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique cast iron hitching post features a finely detailed horse head finial, characteristic of late 19th-century outdoor ornamentation.
Category
Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
