This invention provides a safety spur which provides the rider a warning of a potentially dangerous foot position while riding a horse. The spur has a tilt sensor, a radio transmitter, and a radio receiver. Optionally, a 3 axis gyroscope may be used in place of a tilt sensor.

This invention provides a safety spur which provides the rider a warning of a potentially dangerous foot position while riding a horse. The spur has a tilt sensor, a radio transmitter, and a radio receiver. Optionally, a 3 axis gyroscope may be used in place of a tilt sensor.

An adjustable spur assembly includes a yoke configured to mount to a rider's footwear, an active tip assembly, and a control assembly. The control assembly is operably coupled to the active tip assembly and configured to enable the active tip assembly to move relative to the yoke between extended and retracted positions.

An adjustable spur assembly includes a yoke configured to mount to a rider's footwear, an active tip assembly, and a control assembly. The control assembly is operably coupled to the active tip assembly and configured to enable the active tip assembly to move relative to the yoke between extended and retracted positions.