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Mattes Custom Short Crescent Slimline Leather Sheepskin Girth

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Fully custom – approx. 4 weeks
  • Size: 50cm - 120cm (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
  • Available Options: Complete Girth or Replacement Sheepskin Only
    “I was having real problems with a slipping girth, but thanks to Mattes, my girth no longer slips forward.”

    – Alexandra W. Dorset, UK. Mattes Girth Customer.

    The Mattes Short Crescent slimline girth is a perfect fit for rounder horses with short backs and wide ribs or a narrow chest. The girth has been specifically cut back in the elbow area allowing greater movement without hindrance or the possibility of chafing.

    Mattes short Crescent slimline girths are made to fit dressage and monoflap saddles, from beautifully padded leather, that cover spreader inserts helping to distribute pressure over the entire girth area, cushioned by the finest Merino Lambskin and soft edge trim, ensuring a snug but comfortable fit for your horse.

    The workmanship and use of high quality materials is un-matched. If you want a girth that fits your horse and stands the test of time there is no-one better than Mattes. Click the “Design Yours” button below to order your Mattes girth today.

    If you need assistance finding the correct shaped girth for your horse, please do not hesitate to ask or use our free consultation service.

    *Worldwide Shipping, 100% satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty on all products* (return policy)

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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 (5)

      5 reviews for Mattes Custom Short Crescent Slimline Leather Sheepskin Girth

      1. Nikki K –

        Mattes slim dressage girth

        Excellent service and speedy delivery

      2. Elizabeth V D –

        Mattes Crescent girth with sheepskin

        The girth itself is the highest quality girth I’ve ever had! Hands down. It is beautifully made. My horse, who is a very sensitive Arabian, is used to a Total Saddle Fit anatomical girth that has elastic in the center, allowing him to breathe more easily so tightening that girth is not a problem for him. He does try to nip at me when I put on this Mattes girth and I am assuming this is because it does not have that elastic in the center. I can’t think of any other reason why it would be an issue because the Mattes girth feels much more comfortable. I do girth it up slowly. However, I am very pleased to say that it doesn’t cause girth galls, like his old girth. After getting this girth with elastic on both sides, I was told that with the Smart saddle I am using that I should not have a girth with elastic. Sigh. You can’t win. I feel like the elastic on the Mattes has better tension than most girths with elastic, so I am not concerned. I will give the girth itself 5 stars, because my horse is a true princess and the pea. I am pleased that it doesn’t gall him like every other girth we’ve tried, it is beautiful, and comfortable for the horse.

        One piece of constructive advice is that I was not clear how much of the sample detergent to use to clean the girth. The instructions are too small for my eyes! Also, I probably would have gone ahead and ordered a full bottle of the detergent with the girth if I had understood that it requires that to properly clean it. Otherwise, service was great. The girth arrived in good time considering it was shipped overseas. Thank you!

        Pink Equine response

        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review it was lovely to read. We’re really pleased to hear that the Mattes girth is working well for your horse, especially as he’s so sensitive and has had trouble with other girths in the past.

        You’re absolutely right about the elastic. Mattes design their girths differently from most others: if the elastic is too soft, it will eventually stretch and allow the girth to move, which can cause slipping or discomfort. Their approach is to build in just enough elasticity to make tightening easier, while still ensuring the girth stays stable and secure over time.

        Thank you also for your feedback about the care instructions. We’re currently working on a set of clearer cleaning guidelines, which we’ll have printed and included with every order in the future. That should make it much easier to know exactly how to use the detergent and keep the girth or saddle pad in the best condition.

      3. Claire M –

        Custom Short Slimline Girth

        The girth I ordered took a little while to come from the manufacturer. I emailed Jonathan on a couple of occasions about the delay and received prompt replies with updates which I was very grateful for. I would recommend this company. Thank you. Chippenham. Wiltshire. UK.

      4. 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.

      5. Rebecca S –

        Thank you very much

        We’ve got it and it’s brilliant, thank you VERY much!!!!!
        Devon, UK.

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      Mattes Short Crescent Slimline Girths are custom made allowing you to create a bespoke design from a choice of hundreds of colour combinations. 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).

      The premium sheepskin padding is a signature feature of all Mattes custom crescent girths and the flexibility of material and colour choice enables you to create a bespoke fleece girth that matches the rest of your horse tack and even your riding apparel.

      The custom crescent leather girth has been made to suit 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.

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