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.
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: Short Delivery
Delivery Timescales
This product is on short Delivery, this means that the product is Custom, however it is held in the manufacturers local warehouse and will ship to us immediately, so time should be allowed for this. Therefore, shipping timescales from us, to you, are presently:
- 3 weeks
Delivery timescales can vary depending on your location, especially at busy times such as Christmas
Returns/Exchanges
With our 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products, you can have complete faith in our unwavering confidence in the quality and craftsmanship of whatever you order from us. If you find your order does not meet your needs you can exchange it within 14 days (terms and conditions apply)
In addition, our two-year warranty 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-notch equestrian gear.
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Reviews (9)
9 reviews for Mattes Core Range Short Slimline Leather Sheepskin Girth Black
- Size: 60cm - 85cm (5cm Increments)
- Black with Natural Sheepskin, Black with Black Sheepskin, Black with Graphite Sheepskin
- Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
- Designed with your horses shape in mind.
- Styles: Athletico, Anatomic, Asymmetric, Crescent
- 2 Week Short Order
Description
Description
Mattes keep a range of Leather black short sheepskin Girths in their European Warehouses. So if you don’t want to wait for a bespoke colour combination and are happy with black leather and either Natural, Graphite, or Black sheepskin, we can get one to you in two weeks plus shipping time.
Mattes short girths are designed to fit dressage and mono flap saddles. The black short sheepskin girth is available in the Crescent, Athletico, Anatomic, and Asymmetric styles. If you are not sure what style of girth would best fit your horse and would like us to recommend one, please complete our free girth consultation form.
- Size: 60cm - 85cm (5cm Increments)
- Black with Natural Sheepskin, Black with Black Sheepskin, Black with Graphite Sheepskin
- Top Quality Sheepskin, fully removable
- Designed with your horses shape in mind.
- Styles: Athletico, Anatomic, Asymmetric, Crescent
- 2 Week Short Order
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Elizabeth V D –
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.
Alex F –
Thank you so much for your help your service has been brilliant
Claire M –
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.
Rebecca L –
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.
Rebecca S –
We’ve got it and it’s brilliant, thank you VERY much!!!!!
Devon, UK.
Reilly R –
Received my girth today, just perfect thank you. Herefordshire, UK.
David K –
I recently discovered Pink Equine whilst searching for a suitable girth to fit my horse. They had a wide range to choose from but with help from their guides I found the perfect fitting Mattes girth. Northamptonshire, UK.
Helen P –
Just to let you know I have received my girth and want to thank you for your help and advice on choosing the right one, it fits perfectly! California, USA.
Emma M –
Had one before I really love these girths, so comfortable for the horse. Kent, UK.