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SPt/XS. 



SPURS. 



The beginner is advised to avoid the use of spurs until, 

 having obtained a good seat, he is thoroughly " at home " on 

 his horse. It is not at all a bad plan to begin with the dull 



FIG. 98. 



FIG. 99. 



polo spur, the shank of which is made without a rowel. All 

 spurs for park riding or hunting should be made of steel and 

 the shank should be short ; there is no advantage in a long 

 one, and the chance of unintentionally spurring the horse is 



