Western Spurs and Straps
Check out our quality Western Spurs and Straps.
Western spurs serve the same purpose as their English counterparts. Spurs aid in communication between rider and horse. What differentiates English and Western spurs and straps is the rowel (the barbed wheel at the end of the spur) and the general aesthetic of the spurs themselves.
Western spurs and straps are generally more ornate in their appearance, as they are associated with the western aesthetic that is common among many ranch hands and people who rope cattle. For those who ride at the rodeo, the designs can be adorned with rhinestones and other jewels, and the rowel of the spur is commonly a small barbed wheel with a set number of points.
Take these Professional’s Choice 1-inch Kid’s spurs as an example. They are decorated and designed in the traditional western style and come adorned with rhinestone and a classic 10-point rowel.
Some Western spurs still maintain the pointed rowel, but they mimic the sleeker design of English spurs. These Myler Stainless Steel Spurs are a good example of this. They come with the pointed rowel often associated with Western spurs while maintaining the sleek design that is common in English spurs.
One Stop Equine Shop carries a variety of Spurs and straps for any style, sport, or need. We also carry a wide variety of western spurs like roping, leather, and ball spurs that are perfect for the show ring. Check out our inventory!