02/19/2026
Not all girths are created equal! ✨Mattes ergonomic girths are shaped to match your horse’s conformation, giving elbow clearance, balanced pressure & saddle stability.
Here’s a quick guide to finding the right style:
▫️ Anatomical – Contoured for elbow freedom and even pressure distribution. A great choice for many horses, ideal when the girth groove is set far enough back from the elbow.
▫️ Asymmetric – Designed for horses with a forward girth groove. Helps keep the saddle in place while providing elbow space to prevent restriction of movement.
▫️ Crescent – Ideal for short-backed, round-barreled horses. The curved shape allows room for the barrel while helping prevent the saddle from being pulled forward.
▫️ Athletico – For sport horses with a more wedge-shaped, athletic build. With a less prominent, more sloping girth groove, this girth style helps prevent the saddle from sliding backward.
Choose the right shape and free your horse to move comfortably.