Definitely, a good spurs is one that can be used with an ease and that is not so hard that it can cause pain to the horse or cause the horse to become agitated or discouraged. The second thing that should be considered is the actual type of spur that is being used. The length of the spur should be such that it is not too long and it should not be too blunt. A long spur may become entangled with the horse's leg and will not be effective at controlling the horse. Also, a long spur will be difficult to use because it may cause the rider to become entangled in it. A blunt spur will not impress the horse and will not be effective at controlling the horse.