Spurs

Spurs serve to refine the rider’s aids. They enable the rider to give more precise and subtle signals, which are essential particularly at higher levels of dressage training or in situations where precise communication is required. Spurs help to direct the horse’s attention to the rider’s leg aids and can help to improve performance by facilitating clearer and more efficient communication between rider and horse.

When choosing suitable spurs, the horse’s welfare must always come first, as the use of spurs must under no circumstances lead to injury. Riders using spurs for the first time should therefore opt for rounded models that are not too long until they have gained sufficient experience to use spurs effectively and correctly.