VIII 

 SPURS 



Spurs are set over the heels 

 and are fastened by a strap 

 around the instep. They give 

 completion to one's attire even 

 though they are never brought 

 into use in controlling the horse. 



But spurs really are very use- 

 ful. There are times wrhen more 

 than voice or whip is required to 

 insure obedience of the mount. 

 Rightly applied, the spur assists 

 in urging a horse to go forvsrard 

 when unruly or frightened. Of- 

 ten the spur brings subjection 

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