Which way up does this bit go? Fulmer loose ring snaffle

[GinaGem]

I think it's this way judging by the writing on the bit and the picture in the catalouge i bought it from:

But when i googled it there were pictures of it up this way too:

 

[Bexaco]

I'm likely wrong but I always thought the second way…..

 

[GinaGem]

Is that to keep the bit keepers on do you think, that was the only purpose of the bend i could think of?!

 

[emma_b]

Bent bits go on top, so the one in the pic in the catalogue is upside down methinks

 

[Bexaco]

yes I always thought that it was for the little leather keep things that I cant remember the name for

 

[SavingGrace]

I would agree that the second photos position looks more correct.

 

[GinaGem]

cool thanks everyone

 

[custard]

I think it's this way judging by the writing on the bit and the picture in the catalouge i bought it from:

But when i googled it there were pictures of it up this way too:

The slightly curved ends go at the top to prevent them poking the horse in the face.

 

[dressage_diva]

You should also use Fulmer loops with it, ie. bits of leather that hook over the top curves and attach to the cheek pieces of the bridle.

http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/P/Fulmer_Loops-(758).aspx
Showing how they fit:
http://www.sustainabledressage.com/tack/bridle/loop_for_fulmer_fullcheek.gif

 

[JoBo]

You should also use Fulmer loops with it, ie. bits of leather that hook over the top curves and attach to the cheek pieces of the bridle.

Just in case Gina misses this, she is using the Fulmer loops. I saw her riding in it today.

 

[Ashgrove]

I think it's this way judging by the writing on the bit and the picture in the catalouge i bought it from:

Yes, it is this way round, the spikes curve out away from the face to prevent rubbing.