PASSION

THE SIRIUSWORLD NOVELTY PRESENTED BY KRISTINA SPREHE

II/2012

Saddles, Bridles &Accessories by

Master Craftsmen.The Magazine.

BEAUTIFUL, THE ICARUS DOUBLE BRIDLE!

Snaffle? Neptune!

OPTIMUM II: COMFORT TIMES TWO

Out and about with Passier Travel Boots

THE SPIRIT OF RIDING. SINCE 1867. Kristina Sprehe

is a high-flyer in German equestrian sport. For many years all her successes have been achieved in association with saddles and bridles by G. Passier & Sohn. Whether heading for a silver medal at the Olympic Games with Desperados ortraining with her young horse Fürst-Fugger – Kristina Sprehe rides with tack by Passier. By conviction. Thus she was also one of the first riders to test the new Sirius Dressage Saddle – which she has classified as very good. A good partnership. With excellent prospects.

For 145 years G. Passier & Sohn has been intricately as-sociated with saddles, bridles and accessories from the hands of a master. An increasing number of horsey peo-ple appreciate Passier as a business with a long tradition which is also constantly developing further – with the horses’ well-being always as a top priority. Thus all Passier products represent a guarantee for horse-friendliness.

Tradition involves obligation! According to this

motto Passier not only operates a meticulous

system of quality assurance. The company is also

dedicated to the development of new products

which set new standards in horse friendliness.

Naturally it is no mere coincidence that the

Passier GG Extra is the most-sold dressage sad-

dle in the world. This is an incentive to produce

further innovations which inspire and enthuse

even more riders! In close collaboration with

many active partners from equestrian sport all

over the world, G.Passier & Sohn therefore makes

great efforts every single day of the year to con-

solidate its leading position in the horse-friendly

saddles sector. The new development of the

Sirius Dressage Saddle now represents a further

impressive highlight. Because the Sirius saddle is

the first saddle with the frt-System® (free rotation

tree system) which enables even more freedom

of movement – and this saddle naturally also

convinces on account of its excellent workman-

ship and stylish appearance. Because at Passier

everything simply has to be right. A high standard

to live up to. Since 1867.

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Issue 2, September 2012

Cover pictureOlympic rider Kristina Sprehe and Desperados present the Icarus Double Bridle.

Imprint

Genuine handicraft made in Germany:

Every Passier saddle is a unique

creation made with meticulous care.

frt-System®: new curved form of the gullet plate barnormal form

A STRONG TEAM

Passier presents a world novelty which sets new standards in horse friendliness:

the Sirius Dressage Saddle as the first saddle with frt-System® (free rotation tree

system). This system ensures that there is no longer any disturbance in the horse’s

freedom of movement. A benefit which can be clearly felt.

The successful Olympic rider Kristina Sprehe can confirm this: “The Sirius saddle

fits perfectly on the horse’s back. The saddle also ensures a calm and harmonious

sitting feeling for the rider, and my horses are more relaxed and content.” Her

trainer Jürgen Koschel adds: “The horses enjoy particular freedom of movement

with the Sirius saddle. That is perfect for optimum training and, on the long-term,

also for success in competitions!”

THE NEW SIRIUS.FREEDOM WHICH TRULY INSPIRES.

The frt-System®

Scientific studies have produced evidence that, when the horse’s foreleg touches

the ground, the shoulder blade cartilage protrudes further outwards due to the

contraction of the muscles behind it, which means more space is required. This

is where the frt-System® proves its worth: The shape of the gullet plate, with an

anatomically formed gullet plate bar, prevents contact with the shoulder blade

cartilage during movement. The horse’s shoulder can move completely freely.

Kristina Sprehe and Jürgen Koschel tested the new Sirius Dressage

Saddle in daily training. And then they didn’t want to part with it.

FREEDOM IN ALL GAITS.

KRISTINA SPREHE:

“I train regularly in the Sirius saddle and, right from the

very beginning, felt incredibly comfortable in it, and –

an absolute priority for me – my horses did too! They

can move more freely and so they cooperate better

too. Furthermore, I like the pleasantly soft leather,

particularly on the supports!”

The free rotation tree in the new Sirius Dressage Saddle ensures that the horse’s shoulder blade is no longer touched by the saddle.

Because, as a result of the new, special form of the gullet plate bar of the PS saddle tree, freedom is created precisely where it is required.

The horse can move its shoulder completely freely in all gaits. The result: more fun in training – more success in the dressage arena!

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THE SIRIUS DRESSAGE SADDLE

As the first saddle with the frt-System®,

the Sirius guarantees that the horse’s shoul-

der is able to rotate completely freely. The

benefits of this are manifested in a variety

of different ways: Horses ridden in the

Sirius saddle are more relaxed and con-

tent, and riders also report a particularly

calm and harmonious sitting sensation.

Furthermore, the Sirius Dressage Saddle

convinces by its comfortable, deep seat,

elegant patent leather trim, a variable

selection of Velcro supports, freedom

panels and W-girth arrangement.

Leather | seat and knee insert: Jupa

leather, trim at front and back: Patent

leather

Sizes | 16“ to 19“

GENUINE SHOULDER FREEDOM

Saddle Colors

London

Black

Havana

Teak

The Velcro thigh supports can be exchanged quite simply according to requirements.

1 The large, broad Velcro thigh supports provide particularly good security in the saddle.

2 The narrow, high Velcro thigh supports ensure a good position whilst also allowing plenty of leg freedom.

SPARKLING BLUE

Dazzlingly attractive – the two new waved browbands

with light blue Swarovski crystals. One browband is

decorated with a double row of sparkling stones and the

other one has as many as four rows. Two real eye-catchers!

ALL IN WHITE

To match the new white Anti-Fly Hood, the softly lined

Passier Caveson Special is now also available with white

lining as an alternative noseband. The flash strap version

can simply be attached to both sides of the Fortuna,

Phoenix, Scorpius and Aquarius snaffles. The version

without a flash strap is a perfect match for the Fortuna

Double Bridle and Hubertus

Schmidt Double Bridle.

The elegant Caveson Special

is available with stainless

steel and brass fittings in

the cob size, full size and

over size.

All snaffles, double bridles and accessories are available in the classically attractive Black and Havana colors. Naturally hand-made of finest Passier bridle leather, in truly unique quality.

Double Dazzle x 2

Double Dazzle

ENCHANTING: BRIDLES AND ACCESSORIES

NEPTUNE SNAFFLE

A dream horse presents a dream snaffle: Olympic

horse Desperados with the round Neptune Snaffle.

The exclusive hook stud style snaffle with the horse-

friendly Passier Caveson Special with flash strap

leaves nothing to be desired as far as quality as well

as appearance are concerned. The throat lash and

side pieces of the snaffle are made in decorative

round form and it also features elegant web reins

with round front pieces, leather hand grips and

stops. A truly beautiful snaffle which convinces

by means of its exquisite appearance as well as

exclusive workmanship. The snaffle is available in

cob size and full size.

Colors

HavanaBlack

ICARUS DOUBLE BRIDLE

An absolutely amazing double bridle! Such

elegance can hardly be surpassed. The Icarus

hook stud style double bridle exceeds even

the highest of expectations and is a genuine

eye-catcher in any dressage arena. The side

pieces and the throat lash of this masterpiece

are round, the Caveson Special is softly lined.

Furthermore, the bridle comes with two pairs

of smooth leather reins featuring round front

pieces and the snaffle reins

are rubberized on one side.

The double bridle is available

with stainless steel or brass fit-

tings in cob size and full size.

Passier quality at its finest!

RADIANTLY ATTRACTIVE PROTECTIONSAFETY AT ITS BEST

The prime priority for travel equipment is that it has to be safe! Because the horse

must arrive safely and soundly at its destination. The best example here are the new

Passier Travel Boots. The outer material is the same water-repellent, breathable ripstop

as is used for the Stable Rugs. The interior of the boots consists of soft foam inserts.

The hoof pad protection consists of resilient Curv material. Four Velcro fastenings

make the boots particularly easy to close. Ready for the road!

Black

Color

OPTIMUM II

The systematic evolution of the popular Optimum Dressage Saddle. The ex-

quisite riding sensation, the advantageous cut of the saddle which ensures

that the rider sits in the optimum position and the narrow twist for excellent

contact with the horse have been maintained. New features are the pre-

formed knee inserts, the larger thigh supports and the calf leather lining of

the large and small saddle flaps. Furthermore, the Optimum II convinces by

means of its secure billet strap arrangement with flat eyelets.

Havana

Saddle Colors

Black Teak London

COMFORTTIMES TWO

The SpiriT of riding. Since 1867. www.paSSier.com

paSSier. QUaLiTY winS.

In 1928 Carl-Friedrich von Langen won the individual dressage compe-tition at the Olympic Games in Amsterdam. His horse: Draufgänger. His saddle: Passier. And today numer-ous professio nals, as well as an in-creasing number of leisure riders, still place their confidence in saddles, bridles and accessories from the hands of a master. Because quality succeeds.

Kristina SpreheThe high-flyer in German equestrian sport and Dressage Team Silver Medalist at the Olympic Games in London places her confidence in Passier – and was one of the first to test the Sirius Dressage Saddle which she has classified as very good.

Marcus EhningGerman Champion, Team European Champion, World Cup Winner and Team Olympic Winner in Beijing has been working with Passier for many years now in the de-velopment of saddles, bridles and accessories, e.g. the Marcus Ehning Jumping Saddle which bears his name.

Ingrid KlimkeFor many years the two-times Eventing Team Gold Medal Winner at the Olympic Games in London and Beijing has been collaborating with Passier and providing support in product development. When riding cross country she trusts the Eventing All-Purpose Saddle.