Sporen für eine feine Hilfengebung?
Den Spruch „Sporen muss man sich verdienen!“ hast Du sicherlich schon häufig gehört. Und er hat bis heute seine Daseinsberechtigung, denn Sporen gehören nicht in die Hände ungeübter Reiter. Sporen dienen nicht dazu das Pferd konstant anzutreiben, sondern sollen als Impuls die Hilfen des Reiters verfeinern und unterstützen. Nicht umsonst spricht man in der Reitlehre vom ‚treibenden Schenkel‘ und nicht von der ‚treibenden Spore‘.
Im Gegensatz zur eher großflächig wirkenden Schenkelhilfe, erlauben Sporen einen gezielteren Impuls, der die Reiterhilfen in der weiteren Ausbildung von Pferd und Reiter verfeinern kann. Ziel ist dabei dennoch, die Sporen so wenig wie möglich einzusetzen, um ein Abstumpfen des Pferdes zu vermeiden.
Which SPRENGER spurs are available?
When you as a rider have reached the so-called 'spur maturity', you need to look out for the right spurs. When choosing the right spurs, your horse's well-being is of course the top priority.
Beginners should therefore start by riding with Rounded spurs or ball spurs, which have a short spike. The rounded versions are also suitable forsensitive horses rounded versions.
Choosing the right spurs
Age and level of training of horse and rider
Only when you have abalanced seat and acalm leg position will you be able to use the spurs correctly and sensibly. In addition to inexperienced riders, spurs should also be avoided with young horses at the beginning. They should first gain confidence in the driving aid of the flat leg and learn to understand the aid and react to it appropriately.
In the further course of training, spurs with a soft action should be used initiallySpurs with a soft action and the action should only be increased if necessary. In various training phases, spurs with a stronger effect can be helpful, after which you should switch back to a softer effect.
Character of the horse
The character of the horse also plays a relevant role in the choice of spurs. Sensitive horses usually need softer spurs, for exampleBallwheel spurs, while blunt or lazy horses often need clearer signals.
Distance between horse and leg
The distance between the horse's belly and thigh
As banal as it may sound: riders with short legs usually manage with shorter spurs, as the distance between spur and horse is quickly closed. The situation is different for riders with long legs. Long spurs are more suitable in this case, as they can still guarantee a calm leg position. The upward curved Swan neck spurs are suitable, for example, for shortening large distances to the horse's belly.
Sensitivity of the coat
For particularlySensitive and delicate horses (skin & coat), inChange of coat or inshorn horsesshould rathersofter spurs or spurswith wide wheel should be used. Our fairRider spurs with the flattened plastic end or our Comfort roller spurs especially on. The wide wheel rolls gently when it touches the horse's belly, preventing friction in sensitive areas.
Discipline & guidelines
Especially when it comes to Competition riding The respective regulations for the tests must be observed. For example, different spurs are used in Western riding than in English riding style. The Length of spurs and the Use of wheel spurs is also restricted.
In general, spurs should be as soft as possible, i.e. as round as possible. However, before the leg becomes too restless due to the use of short or blunt spurs, it may make sense to switch to longer, stronger spurs. These can be used in a more measured manner and the leg will come to rest more calmly.
Important!: The spur does not replace the driving leg. It is not intended to have a permanent effect, but to provide soft impulses in the advanced training of horse and rider. The improper use of spurs can dull your horse and, in the worst case, lead to injuries.
Große Auswahl an Sporen
Bei der riesigen Auswahl an Sporenmodellen auf dem Mark ist es gar nicht so leicht das richtige Sporenmodell zu finden.
Was steckt hinter den verschiedenen Preisklassen, Materialien und Qualitäten? Wichtig ist vor allem, dass das Material der Oberfläche kein Verletzungsrisiko für das Pferd darstellt. SPRENGER Sporen sind aus hochwertigem rostfreiem und bruchsicherem Edelstahl oder Argentan gefertigt und weisen keinerlei scharfe Kanten auf, die das Pferd verletzen könnten oder das Leder des Stiefels beschädigen können.
Mit SPRENGER Sporen zur perfekten Passform
Die Sporen der ULTRA fit Linie können durch Biegen perfekt an den Fuß des Reiters angepasst werden. Das bruchsichere Material bleibt dabei in jeder Form stabil. Zusätzlich verfügen die ULTRA fit EXTRA GRIP Modelle über einen hochwertigen Gummiüberzug, der das Stiefelleder zusätzlich schont und gleichzeitig für einen optimalen Sitz ohne Rutschen sorgt. Abgerundet wird die perfekte Passform noch durch die spezielle Balkenhol Schlaufe, durch die die Sporenriemen keinen unangenehmen Druck am Fuß ausüben und ein Verrutschen der Sporen verhindert wird.
SPRENGER Spurs Bestseller
Our most popular spurs are those with a spike length between 2 & 3.5cm with a slightly rounded or spherical neck end. However, our spurs with a large smooth ball wheel are also particularly popular. Classic models are mostly in demand among beginners, but once you are convinced of the SPRENGER quality, you will quickly realize the advantages of our ULTRA fit EXTRA Grip spurs. Classic dressage riders also like to use the heavier Argentan spurs.
Spurs with wheel or without - which is sharper?
As with any piece of equipment, there is no general answer to this question. Used incorrectly, even the most horse-friendly spurs can cause discomfort. Some horses also react more strongly to spurs with a flat spike than to wheel spurs. Used correctly, serrated wheel spurs can be used to give tiny signals that contribute to gentle aids and fine communication between horse and rider.
Nevertheless, it can be said that spurs with a flat neck end can have a stronger effect than rounded ball spurs. With wheel spurs, the thicker and rounder the wheel, the softer the effect. Wheels with a serrated wheel therefore have a somewhat more punctual effect than smooth ball wheels. For all spurs with a wheel, it is important to clean hair and dirt (especially when changing the coat) so that the wheel can always turn freely!
Last but not least: The design
Have you decided on a pair of spurs and don't want to compromise on style? Our ULTRA fit EXTRA GRIP spurs are available in the Black Series with blackened stainless steel for a particularly elegant look. With matching black spur straps, you are perfectly equipped!
You don't want to do without the rubberized protection on the boot and still want the spurs to look as simple and elegant as possible? Then ourSlimline Bootprotect spursJust the thing for you.
You want to bring color into your everyday life? Then take a look at the pink biothane spur straps, guaranteed to turn heads!
You can find the entire selection of our SPRENGER spurs including a detailed descriptionhere::SPRENGER spurs.
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