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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.
Designed to provide reliable service, most spurs for the English disciplines are made of durable stainless steel that can be cleaned up to a brilliant shine. Some top-quality spurs are made of German silver, and some contemporary spurs are made of composite or polymer materials. Additionally, some boot spurs are coated black to disappear against a black boot for a streamlined appearance, and others have rubber on the branches to protect boot leather from scuffing and excessive wear.