Category: EA Mattes

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Getting the Right Sized Mattes Pad

mattes size chart

Measure Twice, Order Once…

Getting the right sized Mattes pad is easy if you take the time to do the measurements. Custom Mattes pads come in small – XL sizes that are cut to fit dressage saddles, all purpose saddles and jumping saddles. To select the correct size of Mattes pad, take these steps first:

mattes size chart

  1. Measure the length of your horses top line, be sure to include the curvature of the top line – don’t use a rigid measuring stick – try a flexible measuring tape. Using the image above, measure A to B
  2. Pull out your saddle and measure the flap length from the lowest point of the top line to the lowest point of the saddle (C to D)
  3. Using your saddle again, measure the width of the rear panel from the lowest point of the panel to the top line (E to F)
  4. For contoured pads, measure your saddle’s flap width horizontally across the widest part of the flap (G to H)

Now that you have the measurements, use this chart to select the correct size:

Mattes-Pad-Size-Chart

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Tri-Zone Boot Innovations Results In Eventing Gear Improvements

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Eventing Gear Improvements

World Equestrian Brands, LLC is continually making eventing gear improvements. This goes for those products they distribute as well.

In late 2013, World Equestrian Brands announced the redesign of the Equilibrium Airlite Allsports II and Open Front II boots, resulting in eventing gear improvements for the stadium jumping ring.

From the press release:

“The boots have always been very popular, however the design changes and details are a home run”, states Robin Moore, owner of World Equestrian Brands. “The Allsports and Open Fronts will continue to provide the proven protection from concussion and penetration they always have, however the look has been refined, with the beautiful addition of patent leather in key areas, as well as a new interior layer that is super soft and protective.”

open front jump boots horse

The Tri-zone brand is built on a core principle of zoned protection where it’s needed most. Made of a three-layer Tri-zone system, the inner layer is made of soft impact-absorbing EVA which is formed into perforated pillows for maximum comfort and heat dissemination. The middle layer has a strong flexible shield that protects the vulnerable tendon area. The outer layer is made of EVA mesh which acts as additional shock-absorbing material that allows heat, moisture and water to escape freely from inside the boots.
The boots come in black or white. The two model choices are the Tri-zone Airlite Open Front II, featuring the Airlite system’s scientifically-tested protection, a new look and the redesigned patented TPU strip along the back plus double-closure Velcro system; or the sleek multipurpose Tri-zone Airlite Allsports II, whose versatile design serves well for flatwork, jumping, hacking out, or even turn out. Allsports feature all the elements of the Tri-zone Airlite system plus a double Velcro system for security and a handy grip tab for easy removal.
The Tri-zone Airlite Boots are distributed exclusively by World Equestrian Brands, LLC, which is committed to providing world class, high performance equestrian products with hassle-free, personalized service backed by an experienced team of riders.

Four Star Brand Eventing Gear is always looking for eventing gear improvements. That’s why we carry the new Tri-zone Airlite Boots and many other World Equestrian Brand products, including Amerigo, Equilibrium, EA Mattes and Vespucci.