Cowboy Spurs

The cowboy spur started life as a small metal spike attached to the foot called a Prick, back in the 11th century.  Throughout the centuries, the spur has changed in use and design.  Mounted Knights in the medieval ages were awarded them as a sign of their rank.

Cowboy Spurs were mainly used to control their steed whilst they were driving cattle across Western America but soon became one of the things Cowboys and Cowgirls were known for and associated with.

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Western Spurs are still worn today by real working Cowboys across America.  Their design has not changed much in over 10 centuries and the purpose of the Western Spurs remains the same - to control their horse.

Made from 3 main components, the Heel Band connects to the Kneck which sticks out with the Rowels attached on the end which are used to control the steed as required.

A cowboy would often have custom spurs made for him based on his own design and style.  This is more common today where a set of western spurs are often worn as a fashion item by people all over the world.