Mexican Charro Spurs

Mexican Charro Spurs

What are Spurs?

Tools for giving instructions to a horse.
Spurs are attached to the heel of boots and lightly touch the horse's sides to convey signals such as go, faster, or change direction.
They are tools that enable finer control when used in conjunction with reins.

Structure
They are generally made of metal and consist of an arm that attaches to the boot and a rotating toothed wheel called a rowel.
The ones in the photo are flashy types with particularly large rowels.

Origin and History

Spurs have existed since before the Common Era and were used in ancient Rome and medieval Europe.

In the Middle Ages, they were considered a symbol of knighthood, and there was a custom of bestowing golden spurs during investiture ceremonies (the English expression earning your spurs originates from this).

They were transmitted to the Americas via Spain and became deeply rooted in the cowboy culture of Mexico and the American West.

Mexican Charro Spurs

Charros are people who practice traditional Mexican equestrianism, and their attire and tools are highly decorative.

Spurs are not just tools but are also adorned as if they were works of art, and they can sometimes make loud noises.

They are often used for display in ceremonies, festivals, and parades rather than for actual horse control.

[Material] Metal
[Other] With ribbon

There are no noticeable scratches or dirt, but please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.