The torture horse is another medieval torture device that has been adapted for BDSM play. It is also often called a wooden pony or a torture pony. The purpose of a horse is to create pressure on the public area. The horse is most commonly used on women, but it can also be used on men. For men, the penis is usually pulled back between the legs and then held in place until the weight of the body is resting on it.
Torture horses can be built in many different ways. The most basic form is two vertical beams with a thin board between. This is often called a Japanese horse. The subject is made to stand on the tips of the toes over the board. When the legs and feet get tired, the subject will relax and increase the pressure on the genitals.
More sophisticated horses can have leather covers or foot rests. Some horses are built to keep the subject in a kneeling position, allowing for a little more comfortable position while exposing the subject for sex or a flogger.