Description
The Mattes Equestrian Long Athletico girth is one of the most comfortable girths for horses you can buy, due to its carefully designed shape, and soft dense sheepskin covering. The girth is also padded with POLY-FLEX® and very soft thanks to SOFT-EDGE technology. Combine this with the infinite choices of colours and stitching and you can see why this quality girth is so popular. Match your Athletico girth with a Pink Equine Sport Interchange Bridle.Anatomic


Anatomic
This Girth shape suits horses with good confirmation where the girth sits far enough away from the horses elbow. The Girth is slightly cut back at the front and back in the elbow area. (strap is rotatable).
Asymetric


Asymetric
This Girth shape suits close coupled horses with less pronounced rib cages, where there is less distance from where the girth wants to sit and the elbows. This girth is severely cut back in front of the elbow area to compensate for this.
Crescent


Crescent
This Girth shape suits round horses with short backs and wide ribs or a narrow chest. The special shape of the girth absorbs the rib curvature so that it cannot slip forward.
Athletico


Athletico
This Girth shape suits horses with athletic, strong web shaped physique. The special shape fo the belt prevents in almost all cases, any saddle slippage that may result in the girth sliding backwards.


Correct Fitting
A Correctly fitted Girth will ensure the maximum comfort for your horse in both ensuring there is clearance through the elbow and ensuring your saddle stays in place. Tou should ensure enough clearance that the buckles do not catch on your horses elbow, additionally that the Mattes Girth Style you choose suits your horses conformation.