Bits & Hacks


Bob Avila Ring Snaffle Bit  Click Here    $ 39.99  
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This mild snaffle bit affects the horse by applying pressure on the tongue, bars and the corners of the mouth. The added weight of the O-rings and the hinged mouthpiece action gives horsemen more control and poll pressure encouring horse to a lower head. The copper inlay encourages salivation, enhancing your horse's sensativity to the bit and keeps the mouth soft. Well designed for all disciplines and any level of horse. The single jointed mouthpiece is legal in the show ring.

"This is the first bit I put in a horses mouth and it's the first one I reach for when I have a problem with a horse and need to "backtrack" and re-train something. This is without a doubt the most useful tool in my tack room."
Bob Avila


Bob Avila Correction Bit     $ 39.99  
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The correction bit is one of the most universal bits and is also very mild. The four moving parts allow the horse to respond to subtle pressure, which greatly reduces heavey rein handling. A rider can choose to affect only one side with the correction bit. This bit can be used in any western discipline throughout the horse's career.

"This bit is very mild but effective. It usually is the second bit I put on a horse after the snaffle, and is sometimes the last."
Bob Avila


Bob Avila Medium Port Bit     $ 69.99  
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The medium port works on the lower bars of the horse's mouth and offers a soft, effective approach to working a horse. The port offers tongue relief and freedom for a horse to swallow comfortably. The copper inlay encourages salivation, enhancing your horse's sensativity to the bit and keeps the mouth soft. Well designed for any discipline and any level of horse.

"This bit is a favorite of mine. I use it on many of the older, more experienced horses in my program. It can be used on every kind of horse such as pleasure, trail, cutting, reining and rope horses and everything in between."
Bob Avila


Bob Avila Medium Port Roller Bit     $ 79.99  
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The medium port roller bit works on the lower bars of the horse's mouth and provides equal pressure across the horse's tongue. When the horse brings the roller into play, it relaxes the horse giving more flexibility in the head and neck. The copper inlay encourages salivation, enhancing your horse's sensativity to the bit and keeps the mouth soft. The roller makes this bit legal for all NRCHA reined cow horse events.

"This bit has a lot of similarities to my medium port bit. It works well on more experienced horses in my program and is great for horses that are looking for something to do with their tongue."
Bob Avila


Black Steel Trainer with Copper Inlay     $ 24.99  
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5 inch snaffle mouth with copper inlay and 8 inch loose cheeks on this very popular everyday training bit. A favorite of reiners.


Stainless Training Bit     $ 29.99  
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All quality smooth stainless steel with 5 inch mouth and 7 inch loose cheeks. Last a lifetime.


Full Cheek Snaffle Bit - Stainless     $ 29.99  
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Quality stainless snaffle. Recommended by today's top trainers. 5 inch mouth.


Braided Leather Hack     $ 29.99  
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Stainless steel hack with braided leather nose.


Traditional Western Shanked Snaffle Bit     $ 15.99  
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5" mouth and 9" shanks on this traditional western snaffle bit. Loose cheeks and broken mouthpiece make it forgiving and the long shanks give you leverage when you need it. Nickle plated.



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