{"id":95721,"date":"2022-04-22T12:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:19:55","slug":"what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the correct way to wear spurs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#What_is_the_correct_way_to_wear_spurs\" title=\"What is the correct way to wear spurs?\">What is the correct way to wear spurs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_spurs_attach_to_boots\" title=\"How do spurs attach to boots?\">How do spurs attach to boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_you_keep_spurs_in_place\" title=\"How do you keep spurs in place?\">How do you keep spurs in place?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Do_you_wear_spurs_up_or_down\" title=\"Do you wear spurs up or down?\">Do you wear spurs up or down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Which_way_do_you_put_spurs_on\" title=\"Which way do you put spurs on?\">Which way do you put spurs on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#What_side_does_the_buckle_go_on_spurs\" title=\"What side does the buckle go on spurs?\">What side does the buckle go on spurs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#What_holds_spurs_on_boots\" title=\"What holds spurs on boots?\">What holds spurs on boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Do_spurs_fit_all_boots\" title=\"Do spurs fit all boots?\">Do spurs fit all boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Are_boot_spurs_cruel\" title=\"Are boot spurs cruel?\">Are boot spurs cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_I_stop_my_spurs_from_moving\" title=\"How do I stop my spurs from moving?\">How do I stop my spurs from moving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Are_spurs_supposed_to_be_loose\" title=\"Are spurs supposed to be loose?\">Are spurs supposed to be loose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Do_spurs_buckle_on_the_inside_or_outside\" title=\"Do spurs buckle on the inside or outside?\">Do spurs buckle on the inside or outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Are_spurs_supposed_to_go_up_or_down\" title=\"Are spurs supposed to go up or down?\">Are spurs supposed to go up or down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Which_way_up_do_spurs_go\" title=\"Which way up do spurs go?\">Which way up do spurs go?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Are_spurs_supposed_to_face_up_or_down\" title=\"Are spurs supposed to face up or down?\">Are spurs supposed to face up or down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Do_the_buckles_on_spurs_go_on_the_inside_or_outside\" title=\"Do the buckles on spurs go on the inside or outside?\">Do the buckles on spurs go on the inside or outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Does_the_longer_side_of_the_spur_go_on_the_inside_or_outside\" title=\"Does the longer side of the spur go on the inside or outside?\">Does the longer side of the spur go on the inside or outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_you_put_spurs_on_spur_straps\" title=\"How do you put spurs on spur straps?\">How do you put spurs on spur straps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_you_put_buckles_on_a_spur_strap\" title=\"How do you put buckles on a spur strap?\">How do you put buckles on a spur strap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_are_spurs_attached_to_boots\" title=\"How are spurs attached to boots?\">How are spurs attached to boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#What_are_spurs_attached_to\" title=\"What are spurs attached to?\">What are spurs attached to?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Can_you_put_spurs_on_any_boots\" title=\"Can you put spurs on any boots?\">Can you put spurs on any boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#How_do_I_make_my_spurs_fit_my_boots\" title=\"How do I make my spurs fit my boots?\">How do I make my spurs fit my boots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Do_boot_spurs_hurt_the_horse\" title=\"Do boot spurs hurt the horse?\">Do boot spurs hurt the horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-correct-way-to-wear-spurs\/#Is_using_spurs_abuse\" title=\"Is using spurs abuse?\">Is using spurs abuse?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_correct_way_to_wear_spurs\"><\/span>What is the correct way to wear spurs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attach your spur straps to your spurs by <b>sliding the button openings over the buttons on the spurs. The buckles and other decorations should face outwards from the leather of your boot. You can adjust the fit of the spur strap by using the buckle or fastener in the center of the strap to tighten or loosen the strap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_spurs_attach_to_boots\"><\/span>How do spurs attach to boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spur straps play an important role in keeping spurs in place. LeeAnn likes wide straps on western spurs because they help the spurs stay put. And, they offer a little more protection on the inside of your foot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_spurs_in_place\"><\/span>How do you keep spurs in place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Required items are a small flat screwdriver, a pair of needle nose pliers and your spurs and straps. Spread the opening in the outside strap (smaller strap with buckle) using the pliers. Push the edge of the outside button through the hole. Wedge the screwdriver in the opening on top of and parallel with the button.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_wear_spurs_up_or_down\"><\/span>Do you wear spurs up or down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You always want the necks of the spurs to be angled downward. Step 2: It is also it is also important to differentiate from the left and right spurs. Most spurs come with one longer branch and one shorter branch. The longer branch goes to the outside of your boot!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_way_do_you_put_spurs_on\"><\/span>Which way do you put spurs on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With any spur strap that has some shape to it, you want to make sure the straps are on the correct side. <b>The buckle should be facing outward and the flat part of the strap should lay against the inside of your foot and over the top to where it meets the buckle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_side_does_the_buckle_go_on_spurs\"><\/span>What side does the buckle go on spurs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spurs are worn with the tip of the neck pointed downward, sitting on the spur rest of the riding boot, if there is one, with the buckle of the spur strap worn on the outside of the foot. Spur styles differ between disciplines. Spurs for western riding tend to be heavier, often decorated, and have rowels that rotate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_holds_spurs_on_boots\"><\/span>What holds spurs on boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the exception of dovetails, <b>spur straps have two pieces  one shorter than the other that attach to the spurs&#8217; buttons. One side is often short with a buckle and the other is longer with holes punched in it. Some styles have a pull-through strap that buckles within the other piece as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_spurs_fit_all_boots\"><\/span>Do spurs fit all boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dennis Moreland Tack makes spurs to fit everyone in the family. You choose the band size and width, the length and curve of the shank and even the rowel to meet your horse&#8217;s needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boot_spurs_cruel\"><\/span>Are boot spurs cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spur straps play an important role in keeping spurs in place. LeeAnn likes wide straps on western spurs because they help the spurs stay put. And, they offer a little more protection on the inside of your foot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_spurs_from_moving\"><\/span>How do I stop my spurs from moving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you need to make your spur bands narrower, <b>place the ends of the bands on the inside of the jaws of a vise and rotate the handle to tighten them. You can line jaws of the vise in a soft plastic material, a tough piece of cloth, or a piece of leather to protect the outside of your spur bands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_spurs_supposed_to_be_loose\"><\/span>Are spurs supposed to be loose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spurs should rest on the spur ledges of your boots. 2. Spurs should not be placed so high that they ride on the heel counters or so low that they ride on the heel bases of your boots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_spurs_buckle_on_the_inside_or_outside\"><\/span>Do spurs buckle on the inside or outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They should be a little bit wider than the heels of your boots so they are able to move slightly up and down. <b>They should not be so loose that they fall down below the spur ledge onto your heel bases<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_spurs_supposed_to_go_up_or_down\"><\/span>Are spurs supposed to go up or down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They should be a little bit wider than the heels of your boots so they are able to move slightly up and down. They should not be so loose that they fall down below the spur ledge onto your heel bases. On the other hand, they shouldn&#8217;t be so tight they won&#8217;t move up and down at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_way_up_do_spurs_go\"><\/span>Which way up do spurs go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How should they be worn? Spurs are worn <b>with the end of the shank pointing slightly downwards. They should sit on the spur rest on the back of the boot and the buckle of the spur strap should sit on the outside of the boot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_spurs_supposed_to_face_up_or_down\"><\/span>Are spurs supposed to face up or down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How should they be worn? Spurs are worn <b>with the end of the shank pointing slightly downwards. They should sit on the spur rest on the back of the boot and the buckle of the spur strap should sit on the outside of the boot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_buckles_on_spurs_go_on_the_inside_or_outside\"><\/span>Do the buckles on spurs go on the inside or outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They should be a little bit wider than the heels of your boots so they are able to move slightly up and down. They should not be so loose that they fall down below the spur ledge onto your heel bases. On the other hand, they shouldn&#8217;t be so tight they won&#8217;t move up and down at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_longer_side_of_the_spur_go_on_the_inside_or_outside\"><\/span>Does the longer side of the spur go on the inside or outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With any spur strap that has some shape to it, you want to make sure the straps are on the correct side. <b>The buckle should be facing outward and the flat part of the strap should lay against the inside of your foot and over the top to where it meets the buckle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_spurs_on_spur_straps\"><\/span>How do you put spurs on spur straps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How should they be worn? Spurs are worn <b>with the end of the shank pointing slightly downwards. They should sit on the spur rest on the back of the boot and the buckle of the spur strap should sit on the outside of the boot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_buckles_on_a_spur_strap\"><\/span>How do you put buckles on a spur strap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some spurs will have one side slightly shorter than the other. This desig is to make them slightly more comfortable for the wearer and so <b>the shorter side is worn on the inside of the foot<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_spurs_attached_to_boots\"><\/span>How are spurs attached to boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spurs are a metal tool that is attached to <b>the heel of riding boots for the purpose of making a horse move forward. They are usually used to back up the rider&#8217;s natural aids (seat, hands, leg and voice) on horses that need more impulsion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_spurs_attached_to\"><\/span>What are spurs attached to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Find the heel band portion of the spur. <b>The heel band is the U-shaped piece of metal that wraps around the boot&#8217;s heel and is held on by a strap. The heel band may have buttons where the straps will attach or bars for threading straps to attach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_spurs_on_any_boots\"><\/span>Can you put spurs on any boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spur Sizes.Adult Men&#8217;sMen&#8217;s Sizes 6 &#8211; 13; Can also fit Ladies&#8217; sizes 7 &#8211; 12Ladies&#8217; OnlySizes 5 &#8211; 10YouthSizes 7 &#8211; 13Children&#8217;sSizes 5 &#8211; 1215-Sept-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_spurs_fit_my_boots\"><\/span>How do I make my spurs fit my boots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A basic rule of thumb is that <b>women&#8217;s shoe sizes 5-10 and men&#8217;s shoe sizes under 7 generally work best with ladies&#8217; spurs. If you wear a women&#8217;s shoe size larger than 7 or a men&#8217;s size of 6 or larger, you can use a men&#8217;s spur size. The shank: this is the arm that attaches the rowel to the band.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boot_spurs_hurt_the_horse\"><\/span>Do boot spurs hurt the horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ideally, spurs do not hurt horses. That being said, spurs can lead to skin scratches, bleeding, and other pain if used incorrectly. For this reason, spurs should not be worn by inexperienced riders. More specifically, spurs should only be worn by experienced riders on horses that need spurs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_using_spurs_abuse\"><\/span>Is using spurs abuse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though history has shown that using them has given horse riders a competitive edge, there is still the fact that <b>if not used correctly riding spurs can be abusive to your animal.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the correct way to wear spurs?How do spurs attach to boots?How do you keep spurs in place?Do you wear spurs up or down?Which way do you put spurs on?What side does the buckle go on spurs?What holds spurs on boots?Do spurs fit all boots?Are boot spurs cruel?How do I stop&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95721"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95721"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95721\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}