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They are OK if you are an experienced rider with very good control of your leg. Never jab the horse with the spurs, and use them sparringly. Always make sure to use the least amount of pressure possible, always squeezing with your calf rather than using the spur first. Only use the spur if he doesn't respond to the leg pressure first.
Don't try it my dad got bucked of his horse Jenny because he spurred her. He flew Jenny she is dead now because she broke her leg.
He most likely wasn't using spurs correctly. Jenny may not have actually needed spurs, or somthing else spooked her. when spurs are used correctly, the horse should not have that reaction.
What else can I help you with?
How do you spell spurs?
That is the correct spelling of the plural noun "spurs" (boot prongs used to urge horses).
What is the functions of spurs?
spurs are used in horseback riding to encourage horses to go faster by a little kick in the sides.
What are cowboy goads?
Cowboys wore spurs on their boots to goad their horses.
What is the Meaning of blood red were his spurs?
I believe this is to do with horses . If it is spurs are used to make horses run faster they are used by spikes thatz gently push into the horses thighs if you push to hard it can hurt the horse so basically it means if your pushing to hard it will have consequences
What do cowboys hit there horses with?
Cowboys use spurs to make their horses go. spurs are sharp seraded circles that spin on an axis attached to the cowboy's boot heal. They stick their heals into the horses side (it doesn't hurt the animal or leave cuts or bruises.)
What is a horses whisper?
they train horses that are wild or unruly
Why do you train horses?
People train horses for a variety of reasons and each has their own individual opinion on what they like about horses and why they train them. Some like to train horses to be able to say they've done, others just like working with them on their own, it really does depend on the individual person.
How did they train the horses in Olympia?
The same way you do when the horses are not in the olympics.
What does 'tone killed' mean in regards to horses?
It means they can not hear. They need spurs to ride them if they can not hear.
Are horse spurs right?
The sole purpose of spurs is to act as a leg aid. For riders that have weak legs or horses that tend to be 'dead sided', spurs are a great way to communicate to your horse. Spurs in the wrong hands, however, can do great damage to the horse. Sharp edged spurs should never be used. Small, smooth spurs are all that is needed as an extension of the riders legs and heels.
Can spurs be diagnosed using a myelography?
Yes
What were spurs on the legs of turkeys used for?
The spurs on legs of a turkey are typically used as a method of defense against other animals. They can also be used for showing dominance.
