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Mattes Custom Athletico Cotton Sheepskin Short Girth

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Fully custom – approx. 4 weeks
  • Size: 50cm - 120cm (5cm Increments)
  • Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
  • Designed with your horses shape in mind.
  • Hundreds of fantastic Colour Combinations
  • Available Options: Complete Girth or Replacement Sheepskin Only
    “There isn’t another manufacturer, I have ever purchased goods from, whose items have a quality, finish and durability like that of Mattes.”

    – Allen F. Dundee, Scotland – Mattes Girth Customer.

    The Mattes Athletico Short Girth is a perfect fit for dressage and Mono Flap saddles and Athletic, strong or wedge shaped horses. The special shape of the belt prevents any saddle slippage that may result in the girth sliding backwards.

    Spreader inserts are covered with a padded quilt fabric to help distribute pressure and the whole girth is cushioned by the finest Merino Lambskin and soft edge trim, ensuring a snug but comfortable fit for your horse.

    Mattes make their products to the highest possible standards that actually do the job they were intended for and we have yet to find a brand that comes any where close. Click the “Design Yours” button below to order your Mattes 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

      USA orders – taxes & duties

      For customers in the USA, prices shown at checkout are final. Any applicable taxes or duties are handled at checkout, so there are no unexpected charges on delivery.

      If you’d like confirmation before ordering, our team is always happy to help.

      Estimated delivery timescale

      Custom / made-to-order: this item is produced to your chosen specification. Estimated production time depends on the brand: Mattes approx. 4 weeks, Fleck approx. 4 weeks, and Pink Equine approx. 8 weeks.

      These are estimates and can vary during busy periods or due to shipping/customs delays. If you’re ordering for a specific date, please contact us before ordering and we’ll advise.

      Returns & exchanges

      Every order is checked by our team before it goes into production. If anything isn’t right when it arrives (faulty or incorrect), we’ll work with you to put it right.

      In-stock items: may be returned for a refund within 14 days of delivery, provided items are unused and returned in original condition.

      Custom / made-to-order items: once an order has been submitted for production, it cannot be cancelled. Where appropriate, these items are handled on an exchange basis. If you’re unsure about sizing or options, we strongly recommend using our consultation service before ordering.

      Full details are available in our Terms of Service.

      Finance

      Payment options

      We offer flexible payment options at checkout, so you can spread the cost if you wish. Availability is shown automatically based on your location, currency and eligibility.

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      Reviews (4)

      4 reviews for Mattes Custom Athletico Cotton Sheepskin Short Girth

      1. Rebecca L –

        We Love the Mattes Girth

        We LOVE the mattes girth, utter life saver and of course the sheepskin is beautiful quality and the horse is fully recovered from his girth gall issue. My girl groom, Lou, says she has used the cheaper ones with a fabric? girth rather than leather and that they were excellent too. Your kind and cheerful service is a tonic and you explained exactly why we couldn’t get this girth sooner!! The frustrations of horses 🥴. We will order a spare sheepskin soon in the natural but tbh this sheepskin washed like a dream and dried very quickly so not an issue yet!!

        Many thanks

        Rebecca

        PS will get a photo soon but we are lambing at the moment and said horse is not remotely white as we are walking around like zombies due to feeding orphan lambs every 4 hours! Somerset, UK.

      2. Reilly R –

        Just Perfect

        Received my girth today, just perfect thank you. Herefordshire, UK.

      3. Zoi G –

        Mattes Short Athletico Girth with Sheepskin

        When I ordered the wrong size girth by mistake, you went out of your way to sort the problem out. I am very grateful thank you. Somerset UK.

        Zoi G REview

      4. Emma M –

        Mattes Athletico girth

        Had one before I really love these girths, so comfortable for the horse. Kent, UK.

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      Description

      The Mattes Athletico short girth has been carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort for your horse. If you are not sure what style of girth you need and would like us to recommend one, please complete our free girth consultation form. (Remember if our recommendation doesn’t work, we will exchange it free of charge).

      Mattes cotton girths are made from a strong padded cotton fabric quilt covering specially designed plastic plates that spreads any pressure through the whole of the girth. All Mattes horse girths are encased in extremely dense 100% merino lambskin wool that not only cushions against the horse, but can hold up to eight times it’s weight of water, ensuring that the girth won’t rub or chafe your horse.

      The Mattes Athletico Sheepskin short girth is for dressage and mono flap saddles and has been specifically designed to fit athletic, strong, wedge shaped and tricky to fit horses. The special shape of the belt prevents saddle slippage in almost every case, that results in the girth sliding backwards.

      All Mattes girths are 100% custom made enabling you to choose the colour quilt padding as well as the colour of the sheepskin.

      The sheepskin cover can be removed for ease of cleaning, using Mattes special MELP soap with is included free with every purchase. You are also able to purchase just the athletico short girth cover separately from the base from £105.94.

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