When to Use Spurs

If you wear spurs, it’s important that you know how and when to use them. This week Bud Lyon shows you how to use your spurs.

Spurs are an aid designed to help you cue your horse, and are not a form of punishment. This week on Horse&Rider OnDemand, Bud Lyon explains the importance of using your leg before your spur and shows you when it’s time to go in with your spurs if you wear them.

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