Loose Ring and Full cheek??

Heavenly Jumper · 10-04-2005, 09:00 AM

I have been using a loose ring snaffle on my qh gelding the last few months and he goes pretty well on it. I also have a full cheek snaffle that I have never used with him. I was wondering if there are any HUGE differences in the two?

Blistering Winds · 10-04-2005, 09:16 AM

Not a huge difference, but you get mroe "turning" action in a full cheek.

Heavenly Jumper · 10-04-2005, 09:20 AM

He has a problem collapsing into the inside of turns or doing circles at the trot (we haven't worked on cantering yet, he's getting back into shape) Could the full cheek help me to "lift" his inside shoulder easier? I mean, would my signal be clearer? ( I know I can't expect a bit to teach my horse anything...that's on me

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Shotgun93 · 10-04-2005, 09:24 AM

Yes, there are difference between the two. A full cheek has more "leverage" action. Not at all like a curb, but it will move the individual sides of the bit more than a loose ring.

Heavenly Jumper · 10-05-2005, 07:29 AM

any tips on my last post? am I right to think that?

10-04-2005, 09:00 AM	#1
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	Loose Ring and Full cheek?? I have been using a loose ring snaffle on my qh gelding the last few months and he goes pretty well on it. I also have a full cheek snaffle that I have never used with him. I was wondering if there are any HUGE differences in the two? __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X5!

10-04-2005, 09:16 AM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Not a huge difference, but you get mroe "turning" action in a full cheek. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

10-04-2005, 09:20 AM	#3
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	He has a problem collapsing into the inside of turns or doing circles at the trot (we haven't worked on cantering yet, he's getting back into shape) Could the full cheek help me to "lift" his inside shoulder easier? I mean, would my signal be clearer? ( I know I can't expect a bit to teach my horse anything...that's on me ) __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X5! Last edited by Heavenly Jumper; 10-04-2005 at 09:21 AM. Reason: ugh! Spelling

10-04-2005, 09:24 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,786 Images: 132	Yes, there are difference between the two. A full cheek has more "leverage" action. Not at all like a curb, but it will move the individual sides of the bit more than a loose ring. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

10-05-2005, 07:29 AM	#5
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	any tips on my last post? am I right to think that? __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X5!

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