there were a lot of them cause of the number of farms back in the day. They would used them to lead the animal to wagon, or where ever they wanted them to go, slaughter house. Now they the big farms have fencing and railing to guide truckloads of animals on to trucks. Lots of small farms with a few animals, now few farms with lots of animals. Doubt if you find a set worn out! Wonder if they would work on the wife? hahahaha!