How many extra feet do you need? They're an aid, not an extension. They're for more accurate cuing, not an extra 2 feet of leg with a rooster's spur. The leg is already there. A whip is an extension- it gets to the hind for a dressage rider or the front. Rowels, as Stacy is wearing in this video are for serious and accurate cuing and should only be worn by those who know how to use them- as aids. They are not an extension of the leg with the exception of a very tall or a very short rider.
I agree with a lot of the comments made here. Stacy is an incredible rider and her horse is extremely relaxed and confident in herself and her rider. Spurs, just like strong bits, are tools of refinement, not abuse, unless you choose to use them as such (in which case, get off the horse and don't get back on until you know what you're doing). That is why GP dressage riders use double bridles, whips and spurs, often times. They are only for the most trained of horses. They are aids--tools.
I think that if her horse disagreed with what she was doing.. it would really ark up. The fact that she can do this without a bridle and a light touch says it all! Stacy is a brilliant horsewomen.
Well said batgirlluvrock! I don't think people understand this... Elevation of stride! A spur is another phase, and extension of the heel(so to speak) It should not be used to make the horse go and it should not be used in an abusive way.. though there are many people who use it for this. Some horses are so sensitive that you can't use spurs on them.
I have been training horses for years and my horses are amazing like hers but, i also use spurs, they are not for hurting they are an extention of your foot, and for direction only, i have never left a mark literally its just to help GUIDE a horse that may be a little off that day, i listend well to mine and know if they shouldnt be shown, she is a great rider, and trainer, if you only see hurting with spurs you are not looking in the right place!
Stacy is a talented and great trainer, rider, and person... Stop trying to find fault with her- I'd like to see you try this. Spurs are not cruel, and niether is she.
Beautiful vide! Spurs in my opinion, should not be used if your horse does not respond off your leg. Spurs should only be used for elevation of stride. Your horse can respond lightly off your leg if you give them the chance. I'm sure Stacey has a good reason as to why she uses spurs. She is after all... an amazing horsewomen.
OMG! Spurs are not bad! They are essentially an AID and extension of the foot, if you know how to properly use them, they WILL NOT hurt the horse! And yes, you should give your horse a chance to only respond by leg, but if they don't respond, thats when the AID comes in.
i do alot of natural horsemanship with my horse and i mainly ride english now but i ride bareback and brideless and i dont need spurs of a crop to get my horse going or stopping
the point of natural horsemanship is that your horse can take cues from you and your body language not from you using spurs, crop, ect.
and thats not necessarily true i have a 15 year old mustang that is extremely lazy and i can get him going without having to use spurs or a crop
trust me,i have ridden so many reiners,like her horse,&if u dont wear spures their lazy as hell.she is not hurting the horse,its just like w/ a riding crop.i can bet u money if she took off those spures the horse would not no what to do. spures are an aid to give horses a more clear que.
I saw this person ride at Equine Extravaganza. She stopped her horse with great big spurs in the horse's shoulders at one stage spurring with all her might. That's not LIBERTY...That's NOT NICE Miss Stacy! Don't think that hundreds of people didn't notice!
its not aboput "liberty" if the horse was really being mistreated it could have simply bucked her off...spurs (and bits for that matter) are only as harsh as the rider that uses them
there is nothing wrong w/ spures, and if the horse is not listining whne ur getting juged what are u going to do, hell yea i would spure him. she is a FAMOUSE trainer, if u think its cruel, just ask urself one question, why is she famouse, y does she winn every year in congress, why do people come to her for training?? answere those question please
The bigger the spurs does not mean harsher or sharper, and I doubt she uses spurs that will break the horses' skin or injure them - people DO notice when your horse has scabs and scars from spur injuries. Spurs can be very harsh, yes, when used by the wrong rider. It's obvious Stacy knows how to use her spurs and the horse can distinguish between the many different levels of pressure she uses for aids.
I've seen horses with missing chunks of fur just from people's bare heels... that's not nice.
How many extra feet do you need? They're an aid, not an extension. They're for more accurate cuing, not an extra 2 feet of leg with a rooster's spur. The leg is already there. A whip is an extension- it gets to the hind for a dressage rider or the front. Rowels, as Stacy is wearing in this video are for serious and accurate cuing and should only be worn by those who know how to use them- as aids. They are not an extension of the leg with the exception of a very tall or a very short rider.
BourgeoisieBore 2 days ago
Stacey is awesome! She's my idol! And as Pat Parelli says, spurs are used as an extension of your legs
warriorcats101 2 years ago
I agree with a lot of the comments made here. Stacy is an incredible rider and her horse is extremely relaxed and confident in herself and her rider. Spurs, just like strong bits, are tools of refinement, not abuse, unless you choose to use them as such (in which case, get off the horse and don't get back on until you know what you're doing). That is why GP dressage riders use double bridles, whips and spurs, often times. They are only for the most trained of horses. They are aids--tools.
Cristinabel7 3 years ago
I think that if her horse disagreed with what she was doing.. it would really ark up. The fact that she can do this without a bridle and a light touch says it all! Stacy is a brilliant horsewomen.
savvygirl19 3 years ago
Well said batgirlluvrock! I don't think people understand this... Elevation of stride! A spur is another phase, and extension of the heel(so to speak) It should not be used to make the horse go and it should not be used in an abusive way.. though there are many people who use it for this. Some horses are so sensitive that you can't use spurs on them.
savvygirl19 3 years ago
I have been training horses for years and my horses are amazing like hers but, i also use spurs, they are not for hurting they are an extention of your foot, and for direction only, i have never left a mark literally its just to help GUIDE a horse that may be a little off that day, i listend well to mine and know if they shouldnt be shown, she is a great rider, and trainer, if you only see hurting with spurs you are not looking in the right place!
MANALOC1 3 years ago
Omg spurs are not just for getting the horse to go!
They serve a lot of purposes. Fot example, getting the horse to list its back.
And spurs aren't bad unless you don't know how to use them!!
(:
GO STACY!
sbird2go 3 years ago
Stacy is a talented and great trainer, rider, and person... Stop trying to find fault with her- I'd like to see you try this. Spurs are not cruel, and niether is she.
scottmiller75 3 years ago
Wow some interesting comments here about spurs...
Beautiful vide! Spurs in my opinion, should not be used if your horse does not respond off your leg. Spurs should only be used for elevation of stride. Your horse can respond lightly off your leg if you give them the chance. I'm sure Stacey has a good reason as to why she uses spurs. She is after all... an amazing horsewomen.
savvygirl19 3 years ago
OMG! Spurs are not bad! They are essentially an AID and extension of the foot, if you know how to properly use them, they WILL NOT hurt the horse! And yes, you should give your horse a chance to only respond by leg, but if they don't respond, thats when the AID comes in.
batgirlluvsrock 3 years ago
Until U can do that keep the negitive opinions to yourself.
arabian8874 3 years ago
ok i agree
i do alot of natural horsemanship with my horse and i mainly ride english now but i ride bareback and brideless and i dont need spurs of a crop to get my horse going or stopping
the point of natural horsemanship is that your horse can take cues from you and your body language not from you using spurs, crop, ect.
and thats not necessarily true i have a 15 year old mustang that is extremely lazy and i can get him going without having to use spurs or a crop
MBG111333 4 years ago
yeah i agree wif u i think it wld be more "Natural" if she didnt wear the spurs
CrazyYesDumbNo 4 years ago
trust me,i have ridden so many reiners,like her horse,&if u dont wear spures their lazy as hell.she is not hurting the horse,its just like w/ a riding crop.i can bet u money if she took off those spures the horse would not no what to do. spures are an aid to give horses a more clear que.
IloveDerango 4 years ago
I saw this person ride at Equine Extravaganza. She stopped her horse with great big spurs in the horse's shoulders at one stage spurring with all her might. That's not LIBERTY...That's NOT NICE Miss Stacy! Don't think that hundreds of people didn't notice!
belleclancy 4 years ago
lets see you do better?
chancelover1221 4 years ago
its not aboput "liberty" if the horse was really being mistreated it could have simply bucked her off...spurs (and bits for that matter) are only as harsh as the rider that uses them
PowayC 4 years ago
there is nothing wrong w/ spures, and if the horse is not listining whne ur getting juged what are u going to do, hell yea i would spure him. she is a FAMOUSE trainer, if u think its cruel, just ask urself one question, why is she famouse, y does she winn every year in congress, why do people come to her for training?? answere those question please
IloveDerango 4 years ago
The bigger the spurs does not mean harsher or sharper, and I doubt she uses spurs that will break the horses' skin or injure them - people DO notice when your horse has scabs and scars from spur injuries. Spurs can be very harsh, yes, when used by the wrong rider. It's obvious Stacy knows how to use her spurs and the horse can distinguish between the many different levels of pressure she uses for aids.
I've seen horses with missing chunks of fur just from people's bare heels... that's not nice.
baileydanger 4 years ago
Stacy is so amazing i luv the two of them!
morganglow100 5 years ago
I love her and her horse!
arabian8874 5 years ago