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Originally Posted by crazyhorse
When did the using of the spurs started anyway? I guess it started from the wild west era for it is the fashion and norm in those days. I haven't seen anyone who have spurs in Europe or in Asia. I only have seen this kind of boots with spurs in America. Is this true or its just my own observation? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Have you ever been to a Grand Prix level Dressage show? I know alot of high level dressage riders use spurs. Not the star pattern western riders do, but there are plenty of different types of spurs. Spurs are used instead of a whip/crop to increase the reaction to leg pressure. Proper usage should be no more abusive than using a crop or whip and definitely not result in bleeding or scarring. Here are some examples from State Line Tack an online supplier of tack and equipment for horses.
A western spur, notice the blunt edges, although still a star pattern.
A standard English spur often called a hunter bump or something similar. Used instead of a crop/whip in shows. Very blunt.
There is also a style which is thicker on the inside of the Y shape and has a few grooves cut in it, instead of a protrusion on the back. I also noticed alot of "rolling" style spurs which I don't know a thing about.