Mens Spurs

Mens Spurs


The exception to the use of cowboy spurs in a subtle fashion is in the rodeo events of bull riding, Saddle Bronc and Bareback Riding spurs, where the rider is required to spur in an elaborate, stylized fashion, touching the horse or bull at every stride. This requirement is designed to resemble the behavior of old-time horse-breakers who would deliberately provoke a horse to buck. In modern times, riders are required to use working mens spurs in a manner that is merely encouraging an animal that is already predisposed to buck; they are not to produce pain. Spur design and use is strictly defined by rodeo rules, cowboy spurs are dull and rowels must turn freely.