Hi all, S
This question doesn't relate to me and is purely out of curiousity, however I'm interested to know the exact purpose of spurs and why one would use them.
The reason I ask is that during a recent search on the internet, one site said that they were for 'lazy' horses to get them moving! Surely this isn't totally the only reason for using spurs?
I was watching some sj on tv last night (spruce meadows if anyone watches Sky Sports?!) and noticed that most of the professional riders used spurs and their horses were chomping at the bit to go - definitely not lazy!!!
Thanks!
This question doesn't relate to me and is purely out of curiousity, however I'm interested to know the exact purpose of spurs and why one would use them.
The reason I ask is that during a recent search on the internet, one site said that they were for 'lazy' horses to get them moving! Surely this isn't totally the only reason for using spurs?
I was watching some sj on tv last night (spruce meadows if anyone watches Sky Sports?!) and noticed that most of the professional riders used spurs and their horses were chomping at the bit to go - definitely not lazy!!!
Thanks!