Horse Riding Spurs
1750-1800 / John Wesley / Metal / Metalwork / Other
Metal
1700s
These horse riding spurs are reputed to have belonged to John Wesley. Every year, John Wesley travelled hundreds of miles and made many long-distance journeys, a lot of which were on horseback.
Spurs are attached to the heels of riding boots for the purpose of making a horse move forward. They are usually used to back up the rider’s natural aid, such as seat, leg, hands and voice, to encourage the horse to move.
1700s
These horse riding spurs are reputed to have belonged to John Wesley. Every year, John Wesley travelled hundreds of miles and made many long-distance journeys, a lot of which were on horseback.
Spurs are attached to the heels of riding boots for the purpose of making a horse move forward. They are usually used to back up the rider’s natural aid, such as seat, leg, hands and voice, to encourage the horse to move.
