Note that Gustav can be used in two ways. With tongue relief, or with freedom for the bars.

With tongue relief. The logo (the horse) on the right side, running forward.

• Difficult to seek out the bit
• Can be on and off in contact.
• Sensitive with pressure over the tongue, may toss the head, make sudden jerky movements, etc.
• Becomes unsteady on regular three/two-piece bits.

With freedom for the bars. The logo (the horse) running up and down, backward.

• Restless/dislikes tongue relief.
• Bites onto the bit, becomes mute.
• Takes no constant or even support
• Sensitive, alternatively sharp bars.
• Easily gets sores.

Gustav can be varied in strength depending on the horse's daily condition. Fager's Baby fulmer provides stability to the mouthpiece and helps clarify the rein action. It also protects the corners of the mouth from pinching. The rings are further out from the mouthpiece, framing the horse and avoiding pressure against the cheek and cheek teeth.

With the rein in the large ring, Gustav functions as a Baucher/snaffle bit. The rein in the bottom ring provides a gag and leverage function, this combination gives a more flexible and mobile feel than fixed sidepieces.

Gustav's unique mouthpiece has the same thickness throughout without any breaks that can press against the bars or palate.

Feel free to combine with Fager's quick buckles and chain to further distribute the pressure and get more options in the same bit.