spurs

[celine]

I was at somerford park last week riding around and noticed a girl working her horses in and I noticed her spurs she was wearing and so being nosey I went over and enquired about them because I had seen her bending down fiddling with them several times and she very kindly explained what they were
well I may tell you I was very impressed with what I saw because when she wanted to have no contact with her horse they acted as a dummy spur would and then when she wanted to have contact she merely clicked the spur bar downwards and she had the full contact she needed it was really clever so I then thought to ask her where she got them from and I have just ordered myself a pair they are from a company called ajustaspur so am awaiting their arrival with great excitment has anyone else seen or used these spurs ?I would love to hear from u if you had to hear your feedback because the amount of times that i have been on my horse and needed that little bit extra and could'nt be bothered to get off and put them on well lets say I think we have all been in the same boat on occasions

[Philippa]

Hmmm, but surely if you know how to use spurs correctly you don't need to keep putting them on and taking them off. And surely all the stop, start and fiddling does the horse no good either.

[sageandonion]

I do agree that if you find it difficult to use your spur or not then you maybe should not be wearing them in the first place. For me, there is not enough detail with regard to length of the spur etc. Having tried different types of spurs over the years, quality and fit make an enormous difference. Some spurs rub your nice boots and I did wear a pair that put blisters on my heels so I stick with stubben. However, some people might find this little convenience type feature thing good for them.

I don't want to sound mean celine, but your post really sounds a bit like an advertising thing, especially as it is your first post ever. Perhaps it isn't but it would actually put me off the spurs.

[sarah00000]

ajustaspur.com/A-JUST-A-SPUR/ABOUT_US.html

Just had a look ..... not for me I am afraid.

[Julie(luke3)]

I think they might be a good idea for a rider that has several horses to ride throughout the day. Some needing them/some not. I personally have only ever used dummy spurs, and that was for showing x

[hunter]

if your leg and foot in correct position they should only come in contact when needed and if not you shouldnt be wearing them in the first place !!!

[sarah00000]

Hunter - have pmed you x

[trip]

definately not for me, i have a pair that are permantly attached to my every day long boots and i ride all my horses in them young or old etc, agree with hunter and if you know how to use spurs or have a sensitive horse you wear them according to what you are riding

[humphrey]

Thanks for the info on the spurs I have had a look on the web site and have ordered a pair - just hope they as good as I think they will be

[humphrey]

Hi - Just noticed we must be talking about the same thing - I have ordered a pair as I think they are just what I need - lets hope I am right

[celine]

well lets hope that they are what you are looking for humphrey I understand that they may not be to everyones liking and am bemused by sadsod's remark because no I am not advertising them but if it sounds like I am I think I may need to change my job !! HA HA only joking but I know where people are coming from because any kind of spur should be used correctly the reason I liked these were that I usually wear dummy spurs as riders do need to make great use of their legs aids but I am going to try them and see what results I get because sometimes with the best legs in the world I am sure we have all come upon a horse that has needed a little extra but NOT to be cruel or brutal in any way whilst using them watch this space and yes it is my first post on here but everyone has to start somewhere so I trust that we can all enjoy some great discussions together !

[network]

Feb 2, 2010 20:18:18 GMT @overbent said:

Celine & Humphrey. How nice of you to both join us on the same day, and post only about these new wonderful spurs. You really do have to get up earlier than the Mods on this site!!

Have moved your post to Marketing.

Couldnt have said it better myself