Flexible spur holders and spurs

A spur holder, for a spur having a shank and a rowel mounted on said shank and for holding said spur on a boot having a sole and a heel, comprising:

• a rear body and sides connecting said body to a front loop, said holder being formed of flexible material, whereby said front loop may be stretched over said heel to engage the front of said heel with said rear body disposed at the rear of said boot adjacent the upper edge of said heel;
• a cap constructed and arranged to overlie a plate attached to said shank to attach said shank to said rear body, said cap being attachable to said rear body by vulcanization and the like;
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• means for attaching said shank to said rear body.

A spur holder for a spur having a shank and a rowel mounted on said shank and for holding said spur on a boot having a sole and a heel, comprising:

• a rear body and sides connecting said body to a front loop, said holder being formed of flexible material, whereby said front loop may be stretched over said heel to engage the front of said heel with said rear body disposed at the rear of said boot adjacent the upper edge of said heel;
• a rib extending outwardly from said rear body and at least an adjoining portion of said sides adjacent the inner edges thereof and positioned to engage a crevice above the heel of said boot when said holder is installed on said boot;
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• means for attaching said shank to said rear body.

A spur for use with a boot having a heel comprising:

• a rear body and sides connecting said body to a front loop;
• means, for engaging an animal, extending transversely from said rear body;
• said spur being formed of flexible material, whereby said front loop may be stretched over said heel to engage the front of said heel with said rear body disposed at the rear of said boot adjacent the upper edge of said heel;
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• a rib extending outwardly from said rear body and at least an adjoining portion of said sides, adjacent the inner edges thereof, said rib being positioned to engage a crevice above the heel of said boot when said spur is installed.