Baucher/ hanging cheek

[RachelB]

Assuming the mouthpiece is fairly "normal" (straight bar/ single joint etc.), what would a baucher/ hanging cheek bit do when upside-down? Assuming you rode off the "snaffle" ring, and then assuming you rode off what would effectively be a "gag" ring (the cheekpiece ring)? I just saw someone hacking out with an upside-down baucher, I didn't have the guts to ask her if she was aware it was upside-down and am now kicking myself - what if she tries to use the "bottom" ring?!
Next (related) question, if a French link were upside-down would it be the same as if it were the right way up?

 

[BigRed]

It wouldn't do what it is supposed to do - help get them rounder and on the bit a little easier than a regular snaffle.

Most snaffles do not have an "upside down" .

I know that one of the neue schule lozenge snaffles has to be the correct way up, and has a small arrow on the bit to help you get it the right way up, this is because the mouthpiece is slightly angled.

 

[kerilli]

i knew someone years ago who deliberately used a bacher upside down, said it gave her some curb. hmm.
a french link would be the same both ways, i think.

 

[suzysparkle]

They aren't meant to be used like that to my knowedge and I suspect it's a mistake. It would give enhanced steering using the snaffle ring but no curb action (as no curb strap). If you used the bottom ring you would get leverage without poll pressure, and I guess curb action if you put a curb strap on.

 

[lillie07]

Surely an upside down baucher is no different to a half spoon snaffle?!