How to Fit Spur Straps

While boot spurs can be the perfect tool for giving subtle cues to your horse, they must be held securely in place to work properly. Some spurs will simply slip on to the boot, but most will require a strap to hold them in place. While spur straps can be wide or thin and made from either leather or synthetic materials, a proper fit is required for optimum use.

Things You'll Need

  • Spurs
  • Flexible measuring tape
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Instructions

  1. Measuring for spur straps

    • 1

      Place spurs on your boots so they fit snugly on the heel or spur keeper. The riding discipline and boot often will determine proper spur placement.

    • 2

      Measure from the middle of the button on one side of the spur across the top of the foot to the middle of the button on the other side. Allow 1 or 2 extra inches so the straps will fit a variety of boots.

    • 3

      Measure from the middle of the slot on one side of the spur, under the foot to the middle of the slot on the other side of the boot. Add this length to the over-the-top-of-the-foot measurement to get the length of English spur straps. This under-boot measurement also can be used to determine proper length for optional spur keepers on Western boots as well.