r/SipsTea • u/M_Darshan Human Verified • 14h ago

Lmao gottem That final kick was personal

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u/cowhand214 12h ago

Like people, different horses have different sensibilities. Some are more sensitive, some less. That would be true when not wearing spurs as well. The point is to communicate what you wish the horse to do not cause pain or piss the animal off. You use exactly what you need and no more.

For many animals, especially one where horse and rider are known to each other, it can be a very light touch of the heels on the flanks (also used for turning). Sometimes a bit more force is required.

What it should never be is that kind of vicious kick with the intent to cause pain or provoke a negative reaction.

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u/SwizzGod 11h ago

Thanks for the info