offset spurs

[Archiepoo]

Hi does anyone know where i could get a pair of offset spurs? not comb type they need to have a quite a long shank but blunt ended. my friend has very short legs and very chunky thighs and calves and cant get close enough to her horse with her lower leg to properly give an aid. i dont want any criticism please about using spurs i just need to help her be able to ride a bit more effectively . thanks

 

[dianchi]

http://www.equestrianclearance.com/p/womens-spurs/jhl-prince-of-wales-offset-spurs---adults/888140

Any good?

 

[Archiepoo]

Thanks but they need to be as close to 45º from normal position as posible

 

[TarrSteps]

If you google there are lots of options. What about these?
http://www.horze.eu/Sprenger-Ladies-offset-spurs-(neck-slanting)/39835,default,pd.html

 

[Archiepoo]

Thanks tarrsteps those were the ones I found -I dont know if my friend will be willing to spend nearly £60 for spurs! Was hoping someone would come up with a cheaper option Tbh .x

 

[oldvic]

I don't know if your friend competes but just be aware that they are not legal for dressage or eventing.

 

[TarrSteps]

I don't know if your friend competes but just be aware that they are not legal for dressage or eventing.

Yes, I thought similarly.

This is part of the reason there aren't a huge number of options.

Also, I know you said you don't want comments but just be aware some horses can really object to spurs like this and it's very difficult for the rider to take them away from the horse's sides without also becoming unstable in the leg.

 

[Archiepoo]

Yes, I thought similarly.

This is part of the reason there aren't a huge number of options.

Also, I know you said you don't want comments but just be aware some horses can really object to spurs like this and it's very difficult for the rider to take them away from the horse's sides without also becoming unstable in the leg.

No she has no interest in competition she cannot physically touch the horse with her heel .she has very weak legs so wont be jabbing him she just need to be able to make a little contact .Thanks for your help guys..x

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Sorry, I never used spurs when I used to ride, so I have no idea if the following suggestion is stupid or not, but if you can't find any
offset spurs for your friend, have you considered the type of spurs sometimes called bumper spurs?

http://www.amazon.com/ABETTA-Abetta-English-Bumper-Spurs/dp/B002HOJWHE

http://tattiniriding.co.uk/item/37981

Or something like Shires Comb Spurs

http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/comb-spurs-one-size.html?source=webgains&siteid=147797

http://r.twenga.co.uk/g4.php?pg=VDs...TJjN2IyNTUyNjc3YjBkZTMzNjIwZDI2ZGQxOGQ2&dac=1

 

[Archiepoo]

Sorry, I never used spurs when I used to ride, so I have no idea if the following suggestion is stupid or not, but if you can't find any
offset spurs for your friend, have you considered the type of spurs sometimes called bumper spurs?

http://www.amazon.com/ABETTA-Abetta-English-Bumper-Spurs/dp/B002HOJWHE

http://tattiniriding.co.uk/item/37981

Or something like Shires Comb Spurs

http://www.robinsonsequestrian.com/comb-spurs-one-size.html?source=webgains&siteid=147797

http://r.twenga.co.uk/g4.php?pg=VDs...TJjN2IyNTUyNjc3YjBkZTMzNjIwZDI2ZGQxOGQ2&dac=1

Thanks the bumper ones may be an option.x

 

[TarrSteps]

The bumper spurs are great. They are mostly designed for kids riding western (where they usually ride full sized horses) and so are quite forgiving but effective and less likely to mark the horse. Just be sure you get an English pair or at least ones you can put regular spur straps on. I nearly bought a set for someone in Canada this year but ended up getting comb spurs for her as could not find bumpers that would fit easily on English boots.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Thanks the bumper ones may be an option.x

I hope you find something that works for her.

The bumper spurs are great. They are mostly designed for kids riding western (where they usually ride full sized horses) and so are quite forgiving but effective and less likely to mark the horse. Just be sure you get an English pair or at least ones you can put regular spur straps on. I nearly bought a set for someone in Canada this year but ended up getting comb spurs for her as could not find bumpers that would fit easily on English boots.

Interesting to get some info about them . Good point about the straps, when searching for the links I used in my reply, I came across many bumper spurs that looked like this

So I had to look at several, to find links to bumper spurs with something for attaching straps, like e.g.

Photos found through Google image search.

 

[TarrSteps]

Others have 'buttons' for attaching a western spur strap (there is a pic of one on one of the links) but they are a different design.

The fork ones are designed to fit between the heel of the boot and the leather, so on the heel, not the ankle. They might work well for the rider in question but English boots aren't really designed for them. It might actually be though, that since the rider doesn't want to compete, a Western or Spanish boot and a low spur would be a good option.