SPURS 



more speedily than any other 

 method of control. 



When the spur is needed, niove 

 the leg towards the horse's body, 

 and when the spur point is w^ith- 

 in a half inch of it, gently strike 

 it home. Use it cautiously, not 

 roughly. When the spur strikes, 

 have the reins well in hand. 



Sharp spur points that inflict 

 unnecessary pain are to be 

 avoided. Keep in mind that the 

 spur is to be a reminder of pun- 

 ishment to the horse if disobedi- 

 ent. Frequently, in the bleeding 

 flanks, it tells a tale of the bad 

 temper or cruel disposition of the 

 rider. 



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