Don’t get me wrong, they aren’t for everyone, and probably not every horse knows how to respond to them but I think no spurs are as bad as too much spur. Like I said teach them how to use them( to communicate) and stay out of their(horses) mouths. You should never have to “kick” a horse. Just my 2 cents which is more than what it’s worth. Hell those pro can chasers flail around and make way more $$$ than me on a pony 😂