How to clean saddle pads and care for them

We are often asked how to clean saddle pads and have decided to answer all those questions by creating a step-by-step guide. How to clean saddle pads and care for them Introduction A good quality saddle pad is an investment and whilst many customers buy pads because they look good, remember that most have been […]

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How to clean saddle pads and care for them

We are often asked how to clean saddle pads and have decided to answer all those questions by creating a step-by-step guide. How to clean saddle pads and care for them Introduction A good quality saddle pad is an investment and whilst many customers buy pads because they look good, remember that most have been […]

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Mattes Long Leather Slimline Girth Brown

If you want to take advantage of the quality materials and technical design that goes into a Mattes long girths but need one urgently, then you are in luck because Mattes holds a selection of Brown Leather long girths in stock in their warehouse, which can be delivered to us in two weeks.

The Mattes Brown Leather long Girth is available in four different styles, with fully removable brown sheepskin, and in sizes 125cm – 145cm in 5cm increments.

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Mattes Short Leather Athletico Dressage Girth Black Ice Blue Sheepskin 65cm

This girth is an ex display, so isnt new, however it has absolutely no signs of wear and tear and is as new. It is available for immediate despatch.

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Mattes Short Leather Dressage Girth Black

The Mattes Leather Dressage Girth is available in 4 different styles and 3 different sheepskin options. This girth range is on short order with Mattes and available on a 2 week delivery + shipping time.

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Standard Cotton Square Western Correction Saddle Pad Burgundy/Graphite L

The Standard Cotton Square Western Saddle Pad looks good under any western saddle pad. This pad is available on Short Order which takes around 2 weeks + Shipping time.

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Rio Pecos Cotton Correction Square Western Saddle Pad Black/Brown L

The Mattes Rio Pecos Cotton Square Western Saddle Pad including triple correction system looks good under any western saddle pad and is perfect to assist with best saddle fit in between fittings. This pad is available on Short Order which takes around 2 weeks + Shipping time.

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Standard Cotton Square Western Saddle Pad Black/Brown L

The Standard Cotton Square Western Saddle Pad looks good under any western saddle pad. This pad is available on Short Order which takes around 2 weeks + Shipping time.

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Mattes Luxury Cotton Eurofit Sheepskin Saddle Pad – All Purpose M

If you are looking for a Quality Saddle Pad, you can't beat the luxury and functionality of a Mattes Cotton Pad. This is a 2 week short order item.

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Which British Dressage Membership is right for you?

If you are excited about dressage and thinking about competing in dressage competitions, you will more than likely need British Dressage Membership, but which package is the right one for you? We take a look at the British Dressage Membership Benefits.

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Mattes Luxury Cotton Sheen Square Sheepskin Saddle Pad – Dressage L

If you are looking for a Correction Saddle Pad, you can't beat the luxury and functionality of a Mattes Correction Pad. Complete with 4 Pockets and 3 shims per pocket, this pad affords you the ability to minutely adjust your saddle fit between fittings. This is a 2 week short order item.

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Mattes Luxury Cotton Sheen Square Sheepskin Saddle Pad – All Purpose M

If you are looking for a Correction Saddle Pad, you can't beat the luxury and functionality of a Mattes Correction Pad. Complete with 4 Pockets and 3 shims per pocket, this pad affords you the ability to minutely adjust your saddle fit between fittings. This is a 2 week short order item.

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British Dressage Rules the changes for 2023

Each year British Dressage rules are updated and communicated via the “Members Handbook” and this year is no exception with amended rules and regulations effective from the 1st of January 2023. Learn about the changes to dressage competition regulations and how they could affect you and your horse, with our synopsis of the changes for […]

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Mattes Luxury Cotton Sheepskin Half Pad – Black

The Mattes Sheepskin Half Pad is certainly one of the best half pads you can buy. The Mattes half pad is so versatile, it can be configured in many different ways. Choose from three different horse pads, All Purpose, Dressage or Jumping, plus 3 different sheepskin options, none, Front and Underside, or Front/Rear and Underside

This particular product is only semi customizable as it is stocked at Mattes European Warehouse and is available on a 2 week delivery to us(plus shipping time to you). Its perfect if you want the luxury and functionality, without the need for 100% customization, where receiving your item quickly is more important

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Mattes Luxury Cotton Sheepskin Half Pad with Correction – Black

The Mattes Sheepskin Half Pad is certainly one of the best half pads you can buy. The Mattes half pad is so versatile, it can be configured in many different ways. Choose from three different horse pads, All Purpose, Dressage or Jumping, plus 3 different sheepskin options, none, Front and Underside, or Front/Rear and Underside

This particular product is only semi customizable as it is stocked at Mattes European Warehouse and is available on a 2 week delivery to us (plus shipping time to you). Its perfect if you want the luxury and functionality, without the need for 100% customization, where receiving your item quickly is more important

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What is the role of British Dressage in Equestrian Sports

If you are truly passionate about the equestrian sport of dressage, then it is important to know the role that British Dressage (BD) plays in the sport. In Great Britain, if you want to take part in an affiliated dressage competition, whether at the grassroots level or the ultimate International competition, then you will need […]

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The Regulatory Structure and Hierarchy of Equestrian Organisations

With such a large number of National and International Equestrian Organisations, sometimes it can be extremely confusing over the regulatory structure and hierarchy. For example which body is responsible for which discipline, at what level of competition National or International do they regulate, and whether you need to be a member of a particular body […]

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What are the FEI rules for dressage?

Riders that are contemplating making the leap from advanced levels of dressage (level 4 in the US) to Prix St George, will need to understand the FEI rules for dressage, as they are responsible for equestrian dressage rules at Prix St George levels and above. What are the FEI rules for dressage? The basic rules […]

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Who are the FEI and what is their role in equestrian sports?

The plethora of National and International Federations and Governing Bodies, not to mention the myriad of rules, regulations, and codes of conduct in Equestrian Sport, can be more than a little overwhelming, but if you are planning to compete at any reasonable level then you will need to understand the hierarchy and structure of those […]

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The Regulatory Structure and Hierarchy of Equestrian Organisations

With such a large number of National and International Equestrian Organisations, sometimes it can be extremely confusing over the regulatory structure and hierarchy. For example which body is responsible for which discipline, at what level of competition National or International do they regulate, and whether you need to be a member of a particular body […]

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A history of dressage. Ancient Greeks to a 21st-Century Sport

Introduction As with any pastime that you are really passionate about, I always think it is beneficial to find out as much about the subject as possible. The origins, the history, how it started, who invented it, and why, as this may well increase your enthusiasm and in the case of Classical and Competitive Dressage, […]

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What is Dressage Rider Training?

Introduction There are hundreds of pages on the internet discussing the best way to train your dressage horse, from groundwork and lunging to saddle training and nutritional needs, but what about dressage rider training? After all, dressage is supposed to be a two-way partnership and more often than not it can be the rider who is preventing […]

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Dressage an Essential Introductory Guide

“The allure of watching horse and rider dancing together is truly spellbinding!” Introduction This compendium is the perfect introduction to the equestrian sport of dressage. Whether you have yet to decide if learning dressage could be beneficial to you, need advice on the best way to start dressage, or just want to learn more about […]

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