Don't squat with your Spurs on

Cowboy Wisdoms.....The cowboy and cowgirl's guide to life. Let's explore these sage bits of advice and see how these wise words passed from Cowboy to Cowboy can improve and impact our live today. Whether on the horse, in the barn, in your relationships, I think these sayings are worth spending a little time "chewing on".

Wisdom #1 "Don't Squat with your Spurs On'"

This seems to be familiar to most people, cowboys or not. I've seen these signs being sold in catalogs, outfitting and tack stores . They are displayed in bathrooms and barns. The meaning is obvious....so just don't do it!

By definition a spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of boots for the purpose of directing your horse to move forward or laterally while riding.

There are many dangers associated with spurs, some far more dangerous than the poke in the behind as this quote implies. Improper use may provoke dangerous or undesirable behaviors in a horse such as running or bucking away.

OUCH!!!

I have tripped over my spurs, caught them under the accelorator while driving, hit my other leg with one, so far I haven't irritated a horse enough to illicit any dangerous behavior, but I've seen it done and it isn't pretty for the horse or rider.

So, today's wisdom encourages me to be kind and sensitive with my horse while wearing spurs - Don't squat, don't abuse and nobody gets hurt!