random question

[LadyRascasse]

what way round do you put a hanging cheek i always thought you put the skinny bit (for want of a better phrase!

) to the cheek pieces and the reins to the bigger ring, but i have seen photos fo the bit the other way up

so which way is right or does it not matter?

 

[stencilface]

The right way is the way you described imo

 

[Silverspring]

Yes it does matter and you are fitting it correctly

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl...sa%3DN%26um%3D1

 

[K27]

You put the reins to the bigger ring on the bit and the smaller rings to the cheekpieces, it shouldn't be worn in any other way!

 

[Lippyx]

The small ring is what attachs the bit to the bridle with the large ring either side of the month.
A girl I new had it in upside down once, all it would do is possible give a more leverage action, like a dutch gag or american gag does. It should be small ring on top though.

 

[Eira]

It can be worn the other way round for extra leverage I think ... ?

 

[hellspells]

I agree with what everyone else is saying - never seen it the other way!

 

[Woody78]

Gosh, it's as you said! Well, I would never have even consider putting the cheek pieces on the big round part of it.

 

[LadyRascasse]

thanks for the link princesssparkle, i always thought i was right and thats who i fit it.

 

[shellonabeach]

You are right, the smaller rings go to the cheek pieces and the reins to the bigger.

My friend took her Coloured in-hand showing with her hanging cheek upside down a couple of years ago - she simply did not know at the time it was the wrong way round. I only know as I saw the pro pics she bought of him in her house and mentioned it!!