Fulmer snaffle/cheeked eggbut snaffle?

[Eliza120280]

I have just started using a fulmer snaffle on my horse to help him with his steering and I have put the little leather keepers on the top part of the bit sides so they attach to the cheek pieces - which I always thought they should be used with this bit and have used them in the past with an old horse I had. I have noticed pictures in mags though of what looks to be a fulmer without the leather keepers - do they have any effect on the bit's action? Does it matter if they aren't used? Or is it just a cheeked eggbut that doesn't need the keepers?

Sorry if I sound stupid but I was just wondering............if anyone has an answer it would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[PapaFrita]

In order for the fulmer to work properly you do need the keepers, however, if you don't need the extra steering you can use it without as if it were a regular snaffle. I've got a fulmer happy mouth I use on PF without the keepers.

 

[threeponies]

I though that you just needed the keepers on the fulmer, with the loose rings, I've got them on mine.

 

[RobinHood]

A fulmer has loose rings, fulmer loops are used on a fulmer bit.
A full cheek has half rings that are fixed.