Do you wear spurs

Equestrian118 · 05-03-2005, 04:35 PM

I use them when riding dressage so I answered "sometimes". For jumping I just use a crop.

CrackerTiger67 · 05-03-2005, 06:34 PM

Only when competing or training to do so and thats it never on a regular basis. Its pretty pointless if the horses behave. I do have a few over sensitive one here on the ranch that will throw a hissy if you barely even tap them with a spur.

dakota's_sable · 05-03-2005, 06:50 PM

No, I don't use them. I don't need to. My mare is way too sensitive. She'd fly out of her skin if I touched her with spurs.

PaintedPNH · 05-03-2005, 06:51 PM

I use them when I game otherwise Snickers doenst really turn....she depends a lot on strong leg cues when she's running.

reinerdude22 · 05-03-2005, 06:53 PM

yes like 99% of the time

ladida · 05-03-2005, 07:54 PM

If i did I would be dead

My horse is very sensitive (but recently its only when she feels like it) But if i did....WOOSH....I would be dead!!!

Blistering Winds · 05-03-2005, 07:58 PM

I do, I really am seeing a difference in a few horses that I'm training. Once they accept a person and are getting onto leg cues, the spurs do wonders for their comprehension. My husband and I cross ride. Basically I'll ride and get them going, he'll ride and do some things....he doesn't wear spurs....so the horse gets the best of both worlds. ....understanding and clarity, and then the "real life" version without spurs. Though I get more precise response, he's not having to nag them as much as we use to, to get the responses we are looking for. MUCH better. Another trainer talked me into starting greenies with them once they are done the kick-up stage and we are moving on.

Spurs are definitly not for a beginner rider. You must know where your legs are, know what you want to accomplish, and have the ability to use your heel without your spur when you do not need the spur if you are starting babies. And have the patience NOT to use them as punishment. No matter HOW irritated you get with the horse. LOL

Doll-Face · 05-03-2005, 09:04 PM

YES, on my mare they are a must if you don't want your legs to fall off! She's so much work, very lazy, and its just much easier for me to wear my little blunt rowels.

Tho I've also worn them on a horse that had quite a motor, meaning I rarely used them (calf cues instead of heel) but he KNEW they were there, and was much more respectful because of that.

Now, I never wear them on other peoples horses unless instructed to. Or on a sensitive sided horse, of course.

I HATE holding a crop, what a pain, plus western riders just look downright silly holding one, haha. Unless your a barrel racer of course.

AQHA_Gizmo · 05-03-2005, 09:11 PM

I answered "No way!" I have never worn spurs, nor do I ever plan to. I am pretty sure this was in someone's signature once, but it said: Good riders shouldn't need them, bad riders should be allowed them.

That is totally true. If you are a good enough rider, your seat, voice, and legs should be enough to encourage the horse to go forward without any artificial aids. If you are a bad rider, you shoudln't get them because you would probably end up relying on them too much. That is just my opinion, though! I am not one of those people, though, who are like: Oh my gosh! That is so mean!

Because it is not mean, just unnecessary!

AQHA_Gizmo

madvoice · 05-03-2005, 10:02 PM

I have a pair (given to me) but I've never used them. Never needed to and I hope it stays that way.

View Poll Results: as the thread says..
yes!	10	8.77%
no way!	48	42.11%
only competing/ eventing/ jumping	5	4.39%
sometimes...	43	37.72%
75% of the time...	8	7.02%
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05-03-2005, 04:35 PM	#21
Equestrian118 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 756 Images: 22	I use them when riding dressage so I answered "sometimes". For jumping I just use a crop. __________________ ~Carly~

05-03-2005, 06:50 PM	#23
dakota's_sable Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SE South Dakota Posts: 1,686 Images: 14	No, I don't use them. I don't need to. My mare is way too sensitive. She'd fly out of her skin if I touched her with spurs. __________________ The Horse: Friendship without envy, Beauty without vanity, Nobility without conceit, A willing partner, yet no slave.

05-03-2005, 06:51 PM	#24
PaintedPNH Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,001 Images: 298	I use them when I game otherwise Snickers doenst really turn....she depends a lot on strong leg cues when she's running. __________________ Check Us Out At: http://www.pair-a-deiss.webs.com I helped elect the first African American president of the United States. The best is yet to come.

05-03-2005, 06:53 PM	#25
reinerdude22 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia on my mind... Posts: 1,912 Images: 158 Blog Entries: 4	yes like 99% of the time __________________ Caleb LJ Myspace Website

05-03-2005, 06:34 PM	#22
CrackerTiger67 Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 37	Only when competing or training to do so and thats it never on a regular basis. Its pretty pointless if the horses behave. I do have a few over sensitive one here on the ranch that will throw a hissy if you barely even tap them with a spur.

05-03-2005, 07:54 PM	#26
ladida Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,727 Images: 221 Blog Entries: 33	If i did I would be dead My horse is very sensitive (but recently its only when she feels like it) But if i did....WOOSH....I would be dead!!! __________________ Turn my grief to grace. R.I.P Mister, Zoe and Gilly She-Is-a-belle Member of the FF club for life!

05-03-2005, 07:58 PM	#27
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	I do, I really am seeing a difference in a few horses that I'm training. Once they accept a person and are getting onto leg cues, the spurs do wonders for their comprehension. My husband and I cross ride. Basically I'll ride and get them going, he'll ride and do some things....he doesn't wear spurs....so the horse gets the best of both worlds. ....understanding and clarity, and then the "real life" version without spurs. Though I get more precise response, he's not having to nag them as much as we use to, to get the responses we are looking for. MUCH better. Another trainer talked me into starting greenies with them once they are done the kick-up stage and we are moving on. Spurs are definitly not for a beginner rider. You must know where your legs are, know what you want to accomplish, and have the ability to use your heel without your spur when you do not need the spur if you are starting babies. And have the patience NOT to use them as punishment. No matter HOW irritated you get with the horse. LOL __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

05-03-2005, 09:04 PM	#28
Doll-Face Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,169 Images: 228	YES, on my mare they are a must if you don't want your legs to fall off! She's so much work, very lazy, and its just much easier for me to wear my little blunt rowels. Tho I've also worn them on a horse that had quite a motor, meaning I rarely used them (calf cues instead of heel) but he KNEW they were there, and was much more respectful because of that. Now, I never wear them on other peoples horses unless instructed to. Or on a sensitive sided horse, of course. I HATE holding a crop, what a pain, plus western riders just look downright silly holding one, haha. Unless your a barrel racer of course. __________________ Britnie Proud owner of Huffs Scarlet Rose (Daisy) ~ Reg. QH mare & Tuff ~ 8 month old gray sabino QH colt

05-03-2005, 09:11 PM	#29
AQHA_Gizmo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sittin' on a sidewalk in Freso...braided hair and a tye died t-shirt on... Posts: 3,948 Images: 11	I answered "No way!" I have never worn spurs, nor do I ever plan to. I am pretty sure this was in someone's signature once, but it said: Good riders shouldn't need them, bad riders should be allowed them. That is totally true. If you are a good enough rider, your seat, voice, and legs should be enough to encourage the horse to go forward without any artificial aids. If you are a bad rider, you shoudln't get them because you would probably end up relying on them too much. That is just my opinion, though! I am not one of those people, though, who are like: Oh my gosh! That is so mean! Because it is not mean, just unnecessary! AQHA_Gizmo

05-03-2005, 10:02 PM	#30
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 9,689 Images: 281	I have a pair (given to me) but I've never used them. Never needed to and I hope it stays that way. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing I was too busy admiring the inside of my eyelids when HGS hit 3 million posts..

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