Best spurs for a beginner

[KendraLW]

Let me clarify I am not a beginner rider by any means. But in my 20 some years of riding I have never used spurs. However I am at the point that I need my first pair. My horse is not sensitive by any means. He is used to being ridden in spurs by my trainer and it helps a lot with his lateral work. I want something gentle that won’t be harsh if I mess up while I’m getting used to them. I found a couple that look like they would fit the bill. Where should I start?
https://www.statelinetack.com/item/weaver-ss-21st-century-mens-knob-end-spur/H817702/

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/diamond-r-mens-multi-purpose-spurs/E035044/

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/mens-german-silver-aztec-trim-copper-dots-spur/E045288/

ETA These are all men’s spurs because I have big feet (women’s size 11-11.5) and was told men’s spurs would fit me better.

[endlessclimb]

No on the knob spurs. They’re actually harder on a horse than roweled spurs.

If you’re tall and your horse is short, spur #2. If the opposite or well proportioned between the two of you, spur #3.

[KendraLW]

I’m 5’11 and he is 15.3 hands but has a lean muscular build. I would say we are pretty well proportioned.

[Belmont]

Personally, I’d go with three. I rode in a similar pair for years when I was riding a ton of different horses and use them on young horses now when needed.

[Bluey]

Long leggity people are better off with longer necked spurs, so they don’t have to move their foot so far to reach a horse, the longer spur is right there to give signals.

Short legged people that their heel hits already on the horse’s side need short necked spurs, so they don’t have to ride with heels off horse so far.

Some narrow barrel horses may make rider’s legs hang lower, those also should use longer neck spurs.
Have someone take a picture or just tell you which size spur neck length and angle may fit best on your horses for you.
A new to spurs rider needs to learn to finesse their use as a mere touch to help a horse understand the lighter leg aids.

Hope that makes sense.

[mfglickman]

I’d show them to your trainer and see what s/he says. Not the knobs though, for a spur broke horse you’ll want some kind of rowel.

[beau159]

@KendraLW

Let me clarify I am not a beginner rider by any means. But in my 20 some years of riding I have never used spurs. However I am at the point that I need my first pair. My horse is not sensitive by any means. He is used to being ridden in spurs by my trainer and it helps a lot with his lateral work. I want something gentle that won’t be harsh if I mess up while I’m getting used to them. I found a couple that look like they would fit the bill. Where should I start?
https://www.statelinetack.com/item/weaver-ss-21st-century-mens-knob-end-spur/H817702/

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/diamond-r-mens-multi-purpose-spurs/E035044/

https://www.statelinetack.com/item/mens-german-silver-aztec-trim-copper-dots-spur/E045288/

ETA These are all men’s spurs because I have big feet (women’s size 11-11.5) and was told men’s spurs would fit me better.

I would also go with option 3.

But… have you asked your trainer?

Remember it’s not the spur that is harsh. It’s how you are using the spur. (Same as anything else.)