Quality English Training Spurs & Straps for Every Equestrian
Our English Training Spurs and Straps are the perfect addition to your equestrian tack, offering a balance of quality, comfort, and functionality. Ideal for riders at any skill level, these spurs enhance horse-rider communication, while the adjustable straps provide a customized, secure fit. Crafted with durability in mind, they’re suitable for both training sessions and competitive riding, making them an essential part of your horse riding gear.
Stainless SteelEnglish Spurs
$34.99
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Spurs 101: start short and gentleAsk your trainer which aid your horse needs.
Knob & round endGentlest · Metalab Level Two
A rounded end with a soft contact.
Prince of WalesMetalab Level Three
A short, flat, square end.
Hammer headFirmer · Metalab Level Four
A wider, flat end for experienced horses and riders.
Neck lengths: ½ in (15 mm) · ¾ in (20 mm) · 1 in (25 mm) · 1¼ in (30 mm), longer necks for longer legs. Slip-on and bumper spurs need no straps. See the full guides ↓
Fit them right
Spur guide: neck lengths, end styles, sizes and how to wear them
Spur guide
Choosing and fitting your spurs
| Neck length | Good to know |
|---|---|
| ½ in (15 mm) | The shortest reach; a gentle first spur |
| ¾ in (20 mm) | A common all-round length |
| 1 in (25 mm) | A little more reach |
| 1¼ in (30 mm) | Helps riders with long legs reach the horse's side |
End styles
Knob or round end: rounded and gentle. Prince of Wales: a short, flat, square end. Hammer head: a wider, flat end. Bumper: no neck, so you can ask without turning your heel in. Slip-on: no straps needed; the band grips the boot heel. Rubber covers soften any end.
Size
Ladies' spurs have a narrower heel band for women's boots, Men's are wider, and Kids' are smallest.
How to wear them
- Put the longer branch on the outside of your boot.
- Rest the spur on the heel counter, just above the heel.
- Angle the neck down, never up.
- Buckle the strap over the top of your foot, on the outside.
New to spurs? Start with the shortest, gentlest spur that works for your horse, and ask your trainer.
Strap guide: lengths, widths and how to thread them
Strap guide
Choosing and fitting spur straps
| Length | Fits |
|---|---|
| About 15 in (38 cm) | Junior boots |
| 17¾–19 in (45–48 cm) | Most adult boots |
| 20–20½ in (51–52 cm) | Larger boots or extra room |
Width
Most English spurs have loop ends that take a ½ in (13 mm) strap. Narrower ⅜ in (10 mm) straps give a slimmer look; check that your spur's loops fit.
How to thread them
- Thread the strap through the outside branch of the spur, top to bottom.
- Run it through the inside branch from the bottom, then back through the top.
- Put the longer branch, and the buckle, on the outside of your boot.
- Leave enough strap to fasten comfortably, then adjust to your liking.
Each strap's own length is listed in its product details.
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Questions, answered
What spur should a beginner start with?
A short neck, like ½ in (15 mm) or ¾ in (20 mm), with a rounded or knob end. Start with the gentlest spur that works for your horse, and ask your trainer.
What's the difference between Ladies' and Men's spurs?
Ladies' spurs have a narrower heel band to fit women's boots; Men's are wider. Kids' are smallest.
Do spurs come with straps?
Some do. Metalab's rubber-covered spurs and QHP's metallic spurs include nylon straps; others are sold without. Each product says which.
What length spur strap do I need?
Most adult boots take 17¾–19 in (45–48 cm). Junior straps are about 15 in (38 cm).
How fast do spurs ship?
Order by 11 am CST and they ship within 48 business hours. Add an item to your cart and enter your ZIP to see delivery time and cost.
English spurs and spur straps
Shop English spurs for schooling, hunters, jumpers, equitation and dressage, from gentle knob and round ends to Prince of Wales and hammer head styles by Metalab, Horka, Ritzy EQ, QHP and Equitare. Choose Ladies', Men's or Kids' sizes with neck lengths from ½ in (15 mm) to 1¼ in (30 mm).
Finish the look with leather, nylon, patent and crystal spur straps from Equitare, HV Polo, Imperial Riding, Horka and more, plus spur protectors to keep your boots looking new.