Spurs = Different horse

[arwenplusone]

Rode my mare in spurs this morning - I don't use them as a rule and have never before needed them on any of my horses (tend to go for the forward going type

)

Anyway, been having trouble getting my workshy mare off my leg (to the point of having to boot her pony-club style). So borrowed a mate's spurs and what a difference! Mostly in the canter - I got a very forward bouncy upright canter from her hindquarters, which feels like I could jump the moon from. Hardly had to use my leg at all.

This is fantastic

but I am worried that she will 'get used' to the spurs and become really dead to the leg. Any experience of this?

She is a WB, imported form holland this yr - from her reaction I suspect she is used to spurs.

 

[Tempi]

she shouldnt really get used to them - as they should be used only as a backup to your leg when she isnt listening, not all the time.

Glad you have found a solution tho, she really is so beautiful!

 

[arwenplusone]

Aw thanks - Think she must know that I am wearing them. It is so nice not to have to be on at her all the time.
Lesson at the weekend so will see wjhat my instructor thinks!