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Spurs are metal devices that clamp to a boot, and extend a small metal rod or ring behind the heel. They are used by a horse rider to guide and direct the horse by touching the horse on the side with the spurs.
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What do cowboys wear?
Some things cowboys wear are button up shirts, woolies, bandanas, spurs, boots and a vest.
What kind of clothing did the cowboys wear?
boots trousers spurs vest bandanna hat
Why do cowboys wear bells on the spurs?
To keep the cows at peace, The cows hear the jingle of the bells and feel protected.
Why do cowboys wear spur?
cowboys wear spurs so they can dig them into there horses' side to make them go faster.. sort of like how people kick em lightly nowadays only with spikes on there heels
Why do cowboys need to wear spurs?
Spurs are fitted over the boot with with a small spike behind the boot. The original purpose is to guide the horse with cues from the foot. This can leave the hands free if necessary.
What is the name of a cowboys sharp boot extension?
a spur or spurs
What are cowboy goads?
Cowboys wore spurs on their boots to goad their horses.
What does the cowboy slang 'steel' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This is a descriptive term for spurs. Spurs were usually made of steel.
In which state is it illegal for cowboys to walk through a hotel lobby wearing spurs?
Arizona
Who has spurs?
Horse riders wear spurs to make the horse go faster (Foot Item)
What military units wears spurs?
The Calvary (horse mounted units) would wear spurs.
What are some of cowboys gear?
chaps, spurs, saddles, gun leather, guns and other artifacts
