Zandona Superior Chafe Guard Evo Belly Protector

Choose the size based on the girth you currently use or your horse's chest circumference, and fit the band somewhere quiet the first time. After tightening the girth, check that it lies flat, with no creases under the girth or under your leg.

Zandona explicitly points out that a chafe guard wears by its nature, and that spurs wear the fabric quickly. The brand advises against using it with spurs; rapid wear caused by spurs is not covered by complaints. If you ride with spurs, bear this in mind and check the band regularly.

Choose the Zandona Superior Chafe Guard Evo if you want a chafe guard that attaches to both the girth and the saddle, with ventilation lines and a reinforced foot area. It is intended for dressage, showjumping and cross country, and suits riders who like a choice between black and brown.

For a lighter, simpler version in black, the Zandona Basic Chafe Guard is the alternative. Looking for a fully elastic band with hook-and-loop and clips instead of loops? Take a look at the BR Buikbeschermer Chafe Guard Armour. And if your main aim is to shield the belly from the horse's own shoes and studs when jumping, a stud girth such as the Kentucky stud girth is the right choice.

Slide the 4 loops, 2 on each side, over the girth, connect the guard to the saddle with the saddle plug system and close the strap around the belly. Check that the band lies flat. Zandona gives no washing instructions. After every ride, brush off hair, sand and sweat residue and let the band air-dry. Check the fabric regularly for wear, especially where your foot sits.

Which size Superior Chafe Guard Evo do I need?
Size S matches a chest circumference of 170–189 cm or a girth of 110–120 cm, size M 190–219 cm or 125–135 cm, and size L/XL 220–249 cm or 140–150 cm.

How does the chafe guard stay in place?
With 4 loops, 2 on each side, that go over the girth, the saddle plug system that connects the band to the saddle, and a strap fastening around the belly.

Will it fit my girth?
According to Zandona, the Superior Chafe Guard Evo is compatible with any type of girth.

Can I use it with spurs?
Zandona advises against spurs, as they wear the fabric quickly. Rapid wear caused by spurs is not covered by complaints.

How does it differ from the Zandona Basic Chafe Guard?
The Superior has ventilation lines, a reinforced foot area, a saddle attachment and is longer in every size. It weighs 0.70 kg against 0.35 kg and comes in black and brown; the Basic in black only.

Which disciplines is it intended for?
Zandona lists dressage, showjumping and cross country.

How do I look after the chafe guard?
Zandona gives no washing instructions. After every ride, brush off hair and sand and let the band air-dry.

• The Zandona Superior Chafe Guard Evo is an elastic chafe guard for the girth area, made in Italy.
• It protects against rubbing from the rider's legs.
• The fabric is breathable, with special ventilation lines and a reinforced area at the foot.
• Attached with 4 loops on the girth, the saddle plug system on the saddle and a strap fastening.
• Sizes S, M and L/XL with a length of 185, 205 and 215 cm; width 26 cm; weight 0.70 kg.
• Intended for dressage, showjumping and cross country.
• Available at Maddelin in black and brown.