tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post3396322346593001062..comments2023-12-20T23:26:23.594-07:00Comments on Tractor Tracks: Bad People, Good HorsesFarmGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-61378775527048106922007-09-20T22:29:00.000-06:002007-09-20T22:29:00.000-06:00You just articulated an expanded version of what I...You just articulated an expanded version of what I meant. On top of that, I've understood a horse can become de-sensitized to spurs too, much like they can develop that hard mouth from being jerked around.<BR/><BR/>Those ball spurs... one of the best barrel racers in my area uses them to good effect. She says regular rowels pinch her horse. In our conversation when that came up, we were comparingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-363441054946635882007-09-20T21:52:00.000-06:002007-09-20T21:52:00.000-06:00No, it's a different kid entirely.Spurs are a tool...No, it's a different kid entirely.<BR/><BR/>Spurs are a tool, and like any tool, they can be misused.<BR/><BR/>A set of spurs, properly applied, cue a horse for a sharper turn, or a faster start. They're used to give definitive cues, when the horse isn't understanding just leg pressure or a boot heel. <BR/><BR/>Improperly applied they're a punishment, or a torture device. <BR/><BR/>I'm FarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109427921448753169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7375883121749958694.post-35967593340045292372007-09-20T21:30:00.000-06:002007-09-20T21:30:00.000-06:00Is this the kid with the flea-bitten gray?And I wa...Is this the kid with the flea-bitten gray?<BR/><BR/>And I was of the understanding that a good rider, even if he/she's wearing spurs, seldom if ever touches a spur to any horse. I've also read some articles about the histories of gear, such as spurs and spade bits, where the authors opined that the uses of such items are misunderstood from almost every angle.<BR/><BR/>mustangerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com