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Dear Julie, My understanding is that spurs are to be used to back up a request if the horse is not responding or to make a cue more clear as in lateral work. It is hard for me to picture how to not have the spur contact the horse, especially in the most forward position when cueing with one's leg.
If ignored, bone spurs will cause permanent damage to bones and joints, eventually leading to osteoporosis or osteoarthritis. A heel spur is a common type of bone spur that can be caused by imbalance of weight on weakened bones and joints of the foot. Most heel spurs can be cured, if treated properly. Heel spur removal surgeries are unnecessary in many cases. In addition to low bone and joint metabolism, recent studies show that calcium deficiency can also cause bone spurs. Many people don't realize it, but only 5% - 25% of the calcium they take is actually absorbed by the body.