Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle Bit - 5 1/4" Mouth, 3" O-Rings - Gentle Training Bit
📏 Fit & Sizing Guide — find your size
Size = mouthpiece width, inside cheek to inside cheek. Most horses 5″; large heads 5.25–5.5″; cobs/Arabs 4.75–5″; ponies 4.5–5″. Aim for ~¼″ showing each side.
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- Vendor: Professional's Choice
Product description
A Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle With Feel and Weighted Rings
Best for: Riders looking for a sweet iron O-ring snaffle that gives clear feel while staying gentle for everyday training.
The Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle Bit pairs a sweet iron, twisted wire mouthpiece with large 3 inch O-rings. Sweet iron has a taste many horses like, which encourages them to carry the bit and stay soft in the mouth.
Professional's Choice notes that the size of the twisted mouthpiece offers a lot of feel while remaining gentle, a useful mix for a horse that needs a little more clarity in the hand. The weighted rings encourage a lower head carriage.
At 5 1/4 inches, the mouth fits the average horse. The O-rings slide freely, so the bit settles quietly in the mouth when you give a release.
Why Riders Choose the Bob Avila Twisted Snaffle
- Sweet iron mouthpiece — a taste horses like, to encourage a soft, accepting mouth.
- Twisted wire — offers a lot of feel while remaining gentle.
- Weighted 3 inch O-rings — encourage a lower head carriage.
- Standard 5 1/4 inch mouth — fits most average-size horses.
- Snaffle action — direct, non-leverage pressure for training and everyday riding.
Specifications
| Brand | Professional's Choice, Bob Avila Collection |
|---|---|
| Bit type | O-ring snaffle |
| Mouthpiece | Sweet iron, twisted wire |
| Mouth width | 5 1/4 in |
| Rings | 3 in O-rings, weighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does the sweet iron turn brown?
Sweet iron oxidizes and darkens with use, which is normal. That surface gives the taste many horses like and helps keep the mouth moist.
Q: How should the bit fit?
With the reins slack, you should see one or two small wrinkles at the corners of the mouth, and the mouthpiece should have a little room on each side so the O-rings do not pinch the lips. The 5 1/4 inch Professional's Choice Bob Avila Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle Bit fits most average horses.
Q: Is a twisted snaffle harsh?
A twisted mouthpiece gives more feel than a smooth one. Professional's Choice describes this bit as offering a lot of feel while remaining gentle, so it suits riders with quiet hands who want clearer communication.
Professional's Choice Bob Avila Collection Sweet Iron Twisted Snaffle Bit - 5 1/4" Mouth, 3" O-Rings - Gentle Training Bit
