close contact girth
Mattes Jumping Girth, Anatomical Girth
2022 - Mattes Equestrian Sheepskin Colours

Mattes Custom Close Contact Leather Short Girth

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“The quality of Mattes girths is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.”

– Alissa S. Maryland, USA – Mattes Girth Customer

The Mattes Close Contact Girth is the perfect fit for horses that jump.

Mattes close contact girths are available in three styles, Crescent, Athletico or Asymmetric and all have been designed to suit a certain shape of horse. If you are not sure which shape would suit your horse best, please do not hesitate to talk to us.

Mattes Leather Close Contact Girths are made from Premium Leather covering neoprene padding and cushioned with 100% Merino Lambskin and soft edge trim. Spreader inserts help to distribute the pressure over the whole girth.

In our experience Mattes produce quality products, that actually function as they are supposed to and we have yet to find a brand that comes anywhere close. Click the “Design Yours” button below to design your jumping girth today.

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    Size Guide

    How to Measure your girth


    • Firstly, your horse should be measured after work, this is to ensure that you get the correct measurement and not one distorted by your horse puffing out against the girth buckling.
    • Always measure your girth length on a saddled and girthed horse, both sides of the girth must be buckled evenly.
    • Using a soft tape measure, measure from the lower edge of the saddle flap on one side, to the same point on the other side, then subtract 30cm. Always round it up to the next length.
      Example

      Measurement: 101cm

      Subtract: 30cm = 71cm

      Girth Length: 75cm

    • Make sure that if your horse is touchy around the mid section, that you secure the assistance of someone to help you.
    1. Anatomic, 2. Asymmetric, 3. Crescent, 4. Athletico
    Mattes Short Girth Measurements
    A-B
    50cm, 55cm, 60cm, 65cm, 70cm, 75cm, 80cm, 85cm, 90cm, 95cm, 100cm, 105cm, 110cm, 115cm, 120cm
    NB: Quoted sizes may vary by +/- 2 cm.

    Which Girth Style do you need?

    Anatomic Girth

    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).

    Horse shape for Anatomic Girth
    Horse Shape for Anatomic Girth
    Anatomic Girth Style
    Anatomic Girth Shape

    Asymmetric Girth

    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.

    Horse shape for Asymmetric Girth
    Horse Shape for Asymmetric Girth
    Asymmetric Girth Style
    Asymmetric Girth Shape

    Crescent Girth

    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.

    Horse shape for Crescent Girth
    Horse Shape for Crescent Girth
    Crescent Girth Style
    Crescent Girth Shape

    Athletico Girth

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

    Horse shape for Athletico Girth
    Horse Shape for Athletico Girth
    Athletico Girth Style
    Athletico Girth Shape

    Correct Girth 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. You 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.

    Correct Fitting
    Mattes Correct Girth Fit
    Incorrect Fitting
    Mattes Incorrect Girth Fit

    Delivery & Returns

    This product is: Custom

    Important Information for Customers in the USA

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    Delivery Timescales

    Every custom-made product we offer is crafted individually for you — cut, stitched and finished by hand. Quality takes time, but we believe it’s always worth the wait.

    Typical lead times are:

    Brand Estimated Production Time (this can increase at busy times such as holidays)

    • Mattes Around 4 weeks
    • Pink Equine Around 4–6 weeks
    • Fleck Whips Around 2–3 weeks

    Returns/Exchanges

    With our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products, you can have complete faith in the quality and craftsmanship of whatever you order from us. If you find your order does not meet your needs, you may exchange it within 14 days (terms and conditions apply).

    In addition, our two-year warranty on Leathergoods and one-year warranty on Mattes ensures you are making a wise and secure investment. Choose excellence and join the ranks of satisfied customers, making us the go-to source for top-quality equestrian gear.

    In-stock items may be returned for a refund within 14 days of receipt.

    Short Order and Custom items are non-returnable and offered on an exchange basis only. In exceptional circumstances, we may, at our discretion, agree to accept the return of a custom item. In such cases, a restocking fee of up to 10% may apply.

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    • Size: 50cm - 120cm (5cm Increments)
    • Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
    • Italian Leather Base, available in Black, Brown or Champagne
    • 3 Styles designed with your horses shape in mind.
    • 34 Sheepskin Colours

    Description

    Description

    Mattes close contact girths have been carefully designed in three shapes to fit a wide range of horses, as well as providing excellent protection for your horse when jumping. The girth also has a central ring to help with training aids.

    If you are not sure which style of jumping girth would best fit your horse and would like us to recommend one, please complete our free girth consultation form.

    As well as protection, comfort for the horse is of paramount importance and this is managed thanks to the particularly dense sheepskin and the padding with POLY-FLEX® the latest technology in neoprene (as apposed to rubber which many stud girths are made from) with very soft edges thanks to SOFT-EDGE.

    So if you want a jumping girth that is going to be comfortable but that also protects the underside of your horse, this is one of the best close contact girths on the market.

    • Size: 50cm - 120cm (5cm Increments)
    • Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
    • Italian Leather Base, available in Black, Brown or Champagne
    • 3 Styles designed with your horses shape in mind.
    • 34 Sheepskin Colours

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