Professional's Choice Bob Avila California Cow Horse Bit - 5" Sweet Iron Mouth with Copper Roller & 8" Shanks

Elevate your performance to the elite level with a bit designed for the ultimate refinement and instantaneous response required in the show ring. The Bob Avila California Cow Horse Bit provides the perfect balance of signal and reward, ensuring your finished horse stays soft, collected, and ready for high-stakes competition.

Part of the prestigious Bob Avila collection by Professional’s Choice, this bit is engineered for the advanced equestrian who demands clear, signal-based communication. Combining a classic Western Vaquero aesthetic with modern performance engineering, it features a weighted slobber bar that delivers an immediate release, rewarding your horse instantly for every correct response during intense cattle work or precise reining patterns.

Key Features & Specifications:

• Solid Slobber Bar: Connects the bottom of the shanks to add weight for a faster "release" and ensures the bit is show-legal for NRCHA, AQHA, and NRHA sanctioned competitions.
• 2-Inch Port with Copper Roller: Provides essential tongue relief while the integrated copper "cricket" encourages salivation and helps the horse maintain a soft, relaxed jaw.
• Sweet Iron Mouthpiece: The 5-inch wide mouthpiece is designed to oxidize over time, creating a sweet taste that horses prefer and promoting a "wet," responsive mouth.
• 8-Inch Decorative Shanks: Delivers moderate to high leverage for subtle cueing, featuring professional-grade Western engravings and silver overlays for maximum eye appeal.
• Balanced Signal Design: Specifically engineered for finished horses (typically 5+ years old) to provide immediate feedback and refinement during one-handed pattern work.
• Standard Stock Horse Fit: The 5-inch width is optimized for average-sized stock horses, providing a comfortable fit when following the "quarter-inch" rule for lip clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this bit legal for NRCHA and AQHA competition?
A: Yes, the solid slobber bar design is specifically engineered to meet the requirements for NRCHA, AQHA, and NRHA sanctioned events, making it a premier choice for the show ring.

Q: What type of horse is best suited for the 8-inch shanks?
A: This bit is designed for "finished" horses that are already responsive to neck reining. The 8-inch shanks provide significant leverage, allowing experienced riders to deliver highly refined, subtle cues with minimal hand movement.

Item Number/SKU: AVB-630