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Dear Julie, My understanding is that spurs are to be used to back up a request if the horse is not responding or to make a cue more clear as in lateral work. It is hard for me to picture how to not have the spur contact the horse, especially in the most forward position when cueing with one's leg.
Jingle Bob Spurs. For those in the know, having a pair of jingle bob spurs on your boots has often been compared to having a second pair of hands, allowing the rider to control his horse softly with highly precise yet subtle cues that free up his true hands for other work such as opening a gate or roping livestock.