Possibly a stupid qu but.... whats the difference??

[Arniebear]

between a fulmer and a full cheek snaffle??

is it just that a fulmer has loose rings like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fulmer-sn...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item1c30d7047c

and how do they work differently??

sorry if this is a stupid qu!!

 

[FfionWinnie]

between a fulmer and a full cheek snaffle??

is it just that a fulmer has loose rings like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fulmer-sn...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item1c30d7047c

and how do they work differently??

sorry if this is a stupid qu!!

Two names for the same thing as far as I know!

 

[Kat]

No they are different. A full cheek has fixed rings and a fulmer has loose rings.

 

[Hedwards]

I believe the difference is the fulmer is loose ring, and should be used with keepers, a full cheek is a fixed ring, can't comment on the different action of them though

 

[eggs]

No they are different. A full cheek has fixed rings and a fulmer has loose rings.

This. I was taught to always use cheek keepers with a fulmer but not necessary with a full cheek.

the bit in the picture is a fulmer

 

[FfionWinnie]

No they are different. A full cheek has fixed rings and a fulmer has loose rings.

Lot of folk must get that wrong then because I have a "fulmer eggbutt snaffle" in my shed! That's what it was advertised as and that's what was on the label as well.

 

[Arniebear]

No they are different. A full cheek has fixed rings and a fulmer has loose rings.

I believe the difference is the fulmer is loose ring, and should be used with keepers, a full cheek is a fixed ring, can't comment on the different action of them though

This. I was taught to always use cheek keepers with a fulmer but not necessary with a full cheek.

the bit in the picture is a fulmer

thanks so does anyone know the difference in the action??

 

[Patterdale]

Some horses may find it more difficult to lean on the loose ring one, and some horses may like the 'steadier' feel of the full cheek.
It's almost the same as the difference between a loose ring and eggbutt snaffle, but with improved steering.

Neither is stronger or milder than the other, just different actions which will suit different horses.

 

[Persephone]

No they are different. A full cheek has fixed rings and a fulmer has loose rings.

^^ this ^^

 

[Spring Feather]

Both are mild bits, the Fulmer has a bit more play in it than the full cheek eggbutt, so it depends on how your young horse is with bits as to which one would be preferred. I find Fulmers a little heavier than full cheek eggbutts and they don't tend to rub young lips as much.

 

[Arniebear]

Some horses may find it more difficult to lean on the loose ring one, and some horses may like the 'steadier' feel of the full cheek.
It's almost the same as the difference between a loose ring and eggbutt snaffle, but with improved steering.

Neither is stronger or milder than the other, just different actions which will suit different horses.

^^ this ^^

Both are mild bits, the Fulmer has a bit more play in it than the full cheek eggbutt, so it depends on how your young horse is with bits as to which one would be preferred. I find Fulmers a little heavier than full cheek eggbutts and they don't tend to rub young lips as much.

thank you