What are Spurs?
Spurs are pieces of equipment wearing horse riders on horseback and used to help a horse. They are widespread throughout the riding world and have a long history of use, have come at least since the Roman Empire. Although the spurs are utilitarian, some are also decorative and made of precious metals.
In medieval Europe, Spurs were symbolic knights. Early versions were simply the end of the "prick", but in the 14th century the most popular Rowel , rotating around sharp teeth. Squires historically wore silver spurs, while the knights wore gilded. Spurs, especially gold, were considered to be a sign of rank and pride, and be sold to OPURS was a symbol of shame. The ducting of armies has sometimes confiscated the armies of their opponents and hung them up as a sign of their victory.
Today, Spurs is very different in design and there are conventions concerning the type used in different driving styles. The most western-straps use relatively long with leading, which roll along the side of the horse. Riders in EnglishThe style usually uses a shorter, blunt version. Many variations are available for both types described.
Some horse riders and animal rights are worried about the possibility that Spurs hurts horses. It is important to learn how to use them properly, because the horse can otherwise be injured, frightened or insensitive to them. Exactly used, spurs do not hurt horses, but add other ways the rider leads the horses through voice commands and the position of the body. When using Spurs, the correct posture is necessary, because otherwise the horses may unintentionally irritate.
A condition known as a Spurny-RB can affect horses with sensitive skin. For such horses are available finer, which are unlikely that they do not irritate the skin. Conversations, rough spurs are available for horses less sensitive to fine equipment. The type used is to some extent on the basis of the rider's preference and the needs of his horse.
the sameLike many accouterments of Horseriding, Spurs became part of cowboy fashion. Although most well -informed riders would never wear them when they ride, some people decide to wear them on the show. Many of them are silver and quite decorative. The common element is the chapter of the guard , which maintains the bearer chapters without the spikes of Rowel. Some decorative cowboy spurs can be tailored.