Refine Your Communication with the Bob Avila Collection

Finding 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.

Whether 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.

Why Riders Trust the Avila Collection

• Promotes a Soft Mouth: 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.
• Precision Lateral Control: 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.
• Standard Performance Fit: Featuring the industry-standard 5-inch mouthpiece, these bits are sized perfectly for the majority of Western performance horses, including Quarter Horses and Paints.
• Balanced Signal Speed: 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.

Best For

The Western performance rider looking for a professional-grade tool to transition their horse from a snaffle to a finished bridle bit with subtle, clear communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the mouthpiece on my Bob Avila bit look like it's rusting?

That 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.

Q: What size is the mouthpiece?

Most bits in this collection feature a standard 5-inch mouthpiece, which is the traditional sizing for Western breeds like Quarter Horses and Paints.

Q: Is this bit suitable for a green horse?

While 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.

Item Number/SKU: AVB-270