{"product_id":"professional-s-choice-the-bob-avila-collection-horse-bits","title":"Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Western Horse Bit - Multiple Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRefine Your Communication with the Bob Avila Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding that perfect balance between clear communication and a soft response is the holy grail of training. The Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Horse Bits are designed by a legend to help you bridge the gap between a green horse and a finished bridle horse. Built for the long haul, these bits are a staple in any serious horseman’s tack room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're working on lateral cues or refining your stops, these bits provide the technical precision needed for top-tier Western performance. From our barn to yours, we know that the right bit makes all the difference in how your horse carries themselves and responds to your lightest touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Trust the Avila Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes a Soft Mouth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sweet Iron and Copper inlay combination is designed to rust slightly over time, creating a sweet taste that encourages salivation and keeps your horse’s mouth moist and responsive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Lateral Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many designs in this collection feature four moving parts, allowing for independent lateral cues that let you pick up a shoulder without over-correcting the entire front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Performance Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Featuring the industry-standard 5-inch mouthpiece, these bits are sized perfectly for the majority of Western performance horses, including Quarter Horses and Paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Signal Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e With shanks typically ranging from 7 to 7.5 inches, you get a consistent leverage ratio that delivers a clear, predictable signal to the horse’s poll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Western performance rider\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for \u003cstrong\u003ea professional-grade tool to transition their horse from a snaffle to a finished bridle bit with subtle, clear communication.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: Why does the mouthpiece on my Bob Avila bit look like it's rusting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is exactly what it is supposed to do! The Sweet Iron in the Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Horse Bits is designed to oxidize, which creates a sweet taste that horses love and encourages them to stay soft in the bridle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: What size is the mouthpiece?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost bits in this collection feature a standard 5-inch mouthpiece, which is the traditional sizing for Western breeds like Quarter Horses and Paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is this bit suitable for a green horse?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the collection includes snaffles for starting horses, the correction and shanked bits are best reserved for horses that have already mastered the basics and are ready for the transition to more subtle rein pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\/SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVB-270\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"SANTA ROSA DOG BONE ROLLER \/ 5.5","offer_id":47998724571357,"sku":"AVB-270","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SANTA ROSA CORRECTION \/ 5.5","offer_id":47998724604125,"sku":"AVB-273","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"D RING SNAFFLE \/ 5.5","offer_id":47998724636893,"sku":"AVB-200","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"COPPER WRAPPED SNAFFLE \/ 5.25","offer_id":47998724669661,"sku":"AVB-202","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"RING 3 PIECE TWIST SNAFFLE \/ 5.25","offer_id":47998724702429,"sku":"AVB-203","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"CAMBRIA SLOW TWIST DOG BONE \/ 5","offer_id":47998724735197,"sku":"AVB-502","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"TEXTURED SNAFFLE \/ 5.25","offer_id":47998724767965,"sku":"AVB-205","price":77.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/professional-s-choice-bob-avila-collection-western-horse-bit-multiple-sizes-avb-270.webp?v=1780595976","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/professional-s-choice-the-bob-avila-collection-horse-bits","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}