Which girth does my

horse need?
Girth shapes and how to measure correctly.
To avoid rubbing and chafing we, at
MATTES have developed a very special
girth design. Integrated cross-webbings
and spreader inserts result in perfectly anatomical
For horses with a proper girth
even pressure distribution and prevent
groove far enough away from the
wrinkling or contraction of the girth.
elbow of the horse. The girth is
The narrow part gives plenty of room cut back in the front and rear in
for the elbow movement without loo- the elbow area. (usage in both
sing stability. The anatomy of the horse directions possible)
is also very important.

Measuring
Always measure girth
asymmetric
length on a saddled
For horses with a girth groove less
and girthed horse. Both
prominent or closer to the elbow
sides of the girth must
area or where girths are situated
be buckled evenly.
far forward. The girth is cut back
Measure from the lower further in the front to allow extra
edge of the saddle flap distance to the elbow.
on one side to the same
point on the other side,
then subtract 30cm.
Always round up to the
next length. crescent
For horses with short backs, wide
E X AMPLE:
rib cages and/or narrow chest.
Measurement: 101cm
The crescent girth shape gives
Subtract: 30cm = 71cm
room for the bulk of the rib cage
Girth length: 75cm
and belly and prevents the girth
Ensure that the from pushing forward.
buckles of the new
girth are well away
from the elbow to
allow free movement!
athletico
For horses with an athletic wedge
shaped build. The special cut of
configure the girth prevents the girth and
now! saddle from sliding backwards.

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