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 middle hole on one side, to the same point on the other side,
if it is between lengths, always round it up to the next length.
Example
Measurement: 133cm
Girth Length: 135cm
- Make sure that if your horse is touchy around the mid section, that you secure the assistance of someone to help you.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Reviews (13)
13 reviews for Mattes Custom Long Crescent Slimline Sheepskin Girth
- Size: 100cm - 160cm (5cm Increments)
- Black, Brown or Champagne Leather Base
- Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
- Designed with your horses shape in mind
- Hundreds of fantastic Colour Combinations
Description
Description
The Mattes Crescent Slimline Girth has been specifically cut back in the elbow area allowing greater elbow movement without hindrance or the possibility of chafing, which can be a common problem. The crescent leather girth opens to the rear in the sides and below to accommodate far forward-reaching bulges and horses with no appreciable girth groove. The crescent shape of the girth absorbs the rib curvature preventing the saddle from slipping forward.
The Mattes Long Leather Sheepskin Crescent girth, is the ideal horse girth to provide a secure saddle and with the removable sheepskin girth sleeve is extremely comfortable for the horse. (Replacement Mattes girth covers can be ordered separately)
Pink Equine is a supplier of Mattes custom girths in the UK and the rest of the world including the USA and Canada. If you are not sure which girth shaped would best fit your horse, take advantage of our free consultation service when any advice you receive from us is completely warranted.
- Size: 100cm - 160cm (5cm Increments)
- Black, Brown or Champagne Leather Base
- Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
- Designed with your horses shape in mind
- Hundreds of fantastic Colour Combinations
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Sam S –
I have purchased both of the above items from Pink Equine and have found them to be very professional, helpful with sizing and product knowledge, both on the phone and via email. I would 100% recommend them and will certainly be using them again.
Fiona T –
Thank you to Jonathan at Pink Equine for his advice on the best girth to suit our sensitive pony who was susceptible to girth galls. He recommended Mattes custom crescent pony sheepskin girth, with instructions on how to measure the size we needed. It was made to measure and fit perfectly. Today we completed our first 20km endurance ride with no rubs, something that would not have been possible before!
Jan C –
The girth I bought from you is a crescent girth to fit my 14.2hh Arab. I first saw a picture of different types of horses, I can’t remember where but the picture squashed looked so much like the type my pony is. Short back, big barrel, narrow chest. I had problems with my new saddle going forward and your girth has helped tremendously. I’ve noticed as time has gone on that it just gets better. As she can’t influence the saddle so much it is helping her way of going and when she gets straighter and stronger I’m sure the girth will then be absolutely perfect. This style girth was recommended also by my saddler.
I’m hoping to add a different colour sheepskin cover in the future, I went for black to start.
Photo attached.
Thank you.
Essex, UK.
Hannah T –
Hi Jonathan –
My apologies for the delay in sending pics! The weather has been super hit or miss the past few weeks and the horses haven’t been looking their best without being able to give them baths all winter.
Once it really starts to warm up (and once we are back under saddle with the little bugger wearing the gold pad), I will send better pictures! Thanks again for all of your help!!!! Illinois, USA.
Brianna O –
Hi Pink Equine. I received the girth this morning and it is beautiful, I love the platinum sheepskin colour. Can’t wait to try it on my horse and will let you know how I get on. Thanks. Colorado, USA.
Alison C –
Just a quick message to say thank you for helping me choose the right girth. The quality is superb and the sheepskin is so thick. The girth fits beautifully as you said it would.
Hertfordshire, UK.
Sara C –
Can I say how impressed I am with your customer service and the quality of the Mattes Crescent leather girth I bought.
Initially I had to change the length size which was handled very quickly and easily and was worried I had ordered too short. Your lovely staff were reassuring and very helpful and I now have a girth that is comfortable and a perfect fit for my round bellied short backed cob!
She’s an awkward shape and I have tried several different shapes and styles on her and honestly was worried this would be the same but it has been great and I am so pleased I took the plunge and spent that bit more, it’s definitely been worth it.
I’m now saving up for one of the Mattes sheepskin numnahs 😁
Devon, UK.
Samantha M –
I just ordered the Mattes Athletico girth from you and am emailing to thank you for the 1st class recommendation. It has completely stopped my saddle from slipping, just wish I had found you sooner!!
Sheffield, UK.
Emily C –
Living in the US I haven’t ordered much from the UK so was a bit nervous, but all received ok and the girth is absolutely stunning and fits like a glove thank you for a first class service.
Texas, USA.
Arianne V –
Just to say thanks. I was struggling to find a girth to fit my horse Bobby who is short and compact and this girth fits beautifully, plus the sheepskin is so soft. He is going so much better in it. Hertfordshire, UK.
Hanah A –
Received my girth today thanks. It is beautiful, the sheepskin is so soft, I can’t wait to try it on my horse! Virginia, USA.
Alexandra W –
I was having real problems with a slipping girth, but thanks to Mattes my girth no longer slips forward! My horse loves it thanks for your help and advice. Dorset, UK.
Angela W –
This girth is the perfect fit for my horse thanks, it looks so comfortable and doesn’t rub like the last one. Strathaven, Scotland.