{"product_id":"mackey-waffle-atherstone-girth-for-horses","title":"Mackey Waffle Atherstone Girth for Horses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMackey Waffle Atherstone Girth\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mackey Waffle Atherstone Girth is a contoured horse girth that is elasticated at both ends and finished with a dee ring at the centre. It is best for riders who want an everyday girth for schooling, hacking and jumping that allows airflow and moves with the horse without chafing or rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Atherstone shape is cut away behind the elbow, while the waffle construction lets air pass against the horse's skin. Elastic at both ends spreads tension evenly across the barrel rather than pulling from one side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContoured Atherstone shape, cut away behind the elbow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElasticated at both ends for even tension and freedom of movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWaffle construction encourages airflow against the horse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCentre dee ring for a martingale, breastplate or training aid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned to move comfortably without chafing or rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuits general purpose, jump and close contact saddles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMackey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtherstone girth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContoured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElastic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDee ring at centre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse and pony, schooling, hacking, jumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/girths\"\u003egirths\u003c\/a\u003e to compare shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure an existing girth that fits well from buckle end to buckle end, or measure under the belly from the second billet hole on one side to the second on the other.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the girth is clean and free of hair, then place it on the offside billets first, using matching holes where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBring the girth under the belly and fasten on the nearside, keeping the dee ring central under the horse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTighten gradually in stages, a hole or two at a time, rather than all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmooth the skin forward behind each elbow to remove any folds before mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecheck the tension after a few minutes of walking and again before faster work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size girth do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure your current girth from buckle end to buckle end, or measure under the belly from the second billet hole on one side to the second hole on the other. Choose a size that leaves spare holes above and below so you can adjust as your horse changes shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Atherstone girth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Atherstone girth is shaped rather than straight. It is narrower through the middle and shaped away from the elbow, which gives the foreleg more room to move.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it elasticated at both ends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElastic at both ends shares the tension evenly across the barrel and lets the girth move as the horse breathes and works, instead of pulling harder from one side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the dee ring for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central dee ring is used to attach a running martingale, breastplate or similar training aid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rub my horse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contoured cut and waffle construction are designed to allow airflow and reduce chafing. Keep the girth clean, smooth the skin forward behind the elbows before mounting and tighten in stages to help avoid rubs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean after use to remove sweat and hair, then allow it to dry naturally away from direct heat. 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