Saddles, Bridles & Accessories by Master Craftsmen. I/2021 TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION CATALOG 2021 The secret of the perfect fit: the stretch joint is stitched. This allows later adjustment of the width of the gullet plate of the PS Saddle Tree. Quality Made by Master Craftsmen. Since 18 67. Passier Saddles ........................................... 4 Leather ........................................................ 6 Cover Picture Leather Colors ............................................. 7 Dressage Saddles ........................................ 8 Jumping Saddles ........................................12 Cross-Country and All-Purpose Saddles .....16 Design Variations ........................................18 Saddle Trees ..............................................20 Saddle Panels .............................................22 Strap Arrangements ...................................... 24 Thigh Blocks ...............................................26 Dieter Manthey – a Passier Bridles ........................................................28 Snaffle Bridles ............................................30 Veteran of Over 45 Years Double Bridles ............................................34 “I joined Passier at the age of 17. At the start I was invol- Browbands .................................................36 ved in making the Century Saddle. At that time, Mr. Passier and Mr. Kannemeier Senior were still at the company. I’ve Reins ..........................................................38 been doing repairs for 20 years now and thoroughly enjoy Imprint the variety! I work on three to six saddles a day. The best Accessories ................................................40 Issue 1, March 2021 aspect of my job is being able to see what I produce. And the result is really something to be proud of because peo- Breastplates ...............................................40 Issuer www.facebook.com/g.passier ple get a lot of pleasure from our saddles. I have always Saddle Girths .............................................42 G. Passier & Sohn GmbH www.instagram.com/g.passier enjoyed working at Passier and being part of the team. Am Pferdemarkt 8 +10 www.twitter.com/g_passier In March I will retire after 45½ years at the company. The Stirrup Leathers ..........................................44 30853 Langenhagen www.youtube.com/passier1867 knowledge I gained over the years I have already passed Saddle Pads ...............................................46 Tel. + 49 (0) 511 / 972 64 - 0 on to my younger colleagues. I know that they will do a Fax + 49 (0) 511 / 972 64 -13 Design great job! But nevertheless I will certainly miss Passier!” Textile Collection ........................................48 [email protected] The Vision Company Miscellaneous .............................................50 www.passier.com Werbeagentur GmbH Quality Made by Master Craftsmen in Germany Passier Saddles – High-Class Seating Sensations Softer Seat Lining Invisible to the eye, special attention is paid to the “inner values”: the current Passier seat lining is based on state-of-the-art technology – for a wonderfully soft, unforgettable riding sensation: the unique Passier feeling! The soft and non-slip seat leather is drawn out over the saddle tree. The seat lining is sanded into Outer Welt Seam shape by the master saddler. All seams are placed in such a Individual and wonderfully way that they do not come into soft! contact with the rider. No pinching and nipping. Guaranteed! Knee Inserts 15 mm (5/8") Which Saddle is This? If you have tried out or seen a and Very Soft Thigh Supports Passier saddle that you would like The knee inserts are especially comfortable, for yourself, simply check the em- because they are padded with super soft bossed saddle number. Each saddle, 15 mm (5/8") material. The thigh supports are even from a past collection, can be also constructed from very soft materials, which duplicated based on this number. closely adapt to the shape of the rider’s knee. 4 Catalog I/2021 Catalog I/2021 5 Highest Quality, Best Riding Sensation Soft, Softer, Passier Leather Leather is a natural product – rigid quality control is of utmost importance. Passier saddles are made exclusively from European DeLuxe Doubling cowhide and only the best sections of each hide are used. The exceptionally soft doubling Leather will occasionally have natural characteristics such as insect with 2 mm foam rubber lining and bites or scars, which are typical of the appearance of genuine Super Soft Grip leather is available leather. With proper care Passier products have a very long lifespan for all Passier saddles. and will retain their natural and classy appearance for many years Art. no. 088 or even decades. Natural Grip Leather European Calf Leather Black Havana (NGL) Natural Grip leather is a very soft saddle flap leather with excellent grip. It is tanned with a selection of natural waxes und precious vegetable and animal oils and is used in the This high-quality saddle flap leather is used in all Passier construction of all Passier saddles with PS Saddle Trees saddles with Synthetic Saddle Tree. It is a very hard-wearing without doubling. At an extra charge it is also available for and durable leather which has been in use at Passier for saddles with Synthetic Saddle Tree, Art. no. 087. more than ten years in constant high quality. Elegant, Natural and Timeless Selloil Leather Super Soft Grip Leather Teak (SSG Leather) Leather Colors All Passier saddles are available in the colors Black, Havana and Teak. Saddle applications are available in many additional colors, see pp. 18/19. For all colors best possible color fastness and color stability are of utmost importance – and given the correct care the stability of the colors can be guaranteed. Selloil leather combines an extraordinary softness with a The availability of the three different colors for secure grip. It is used on seats, knee inserts and panels. It is exceptionally slip-proof, offering the rider comfort Super Soft Grip leather (SSG leather) is used for all snaffle bridles, double bridles, breastplates, and security in the saddle while also keeping the saddle doubling on Passier saddles. It offers secure grip, soft saddle girths and stirrup leathers is indicated securely in place. touch and sophisticated looks. on the individual product pages. 6 Catalog I/2021 Catalog I/2021 7 Optimum II Optimum Mono For an exquisite riding sensa- The monoflap saddle ensures tion: with advantageous cut that the rider sits particularly for optimum riding position, close to the horse for a very narrow twist, pre-formed knee special riding experience and inserts, thicker thigh supports even more influence. The thigh and Selloil leather doubling supports on top of the saddle of the large and small saddle flaps are available in two diffe- flaps for optimum hold. rent versions. Sizes 16" to 19" Sizes 16" to 19" PS Saddle Tree PS Saddle Tree Art. no. 552 Art. no. 557 Sirius The saddle with frt-System® guarantees that the horse’s shoulder is able to rotate com- pletely freely. Horses ridden in the Sirius saddle are more relaxed and content, and riders report a particularly calm and harmonious sitting sensation. Sizes 16" to 19" PS Saddle Tree Art. no. 565 EVO-D Best Comfort and Optimum The monoflap saddle for free- The saddle is designed to en- dom of movement. Especially sure the perfect riding position comfortable due to the Optimum Horse-Friendliness for the rider. The narrow twist Queen Special Feature, the allows for closer contact with moved-back points of the the horse and the large contact cantle and the super-soft seat. area results in an optimum fit Plenty of space in the saddle to the horse’s back. and the rider can exert even Sizes 16" to 19" more influence! PS Saddle Tree Sizes 16" to 19" Art. no. 550 PS Saddle Tree Art. no. 504 DRESSAGE8 Catalog I/2021 Catalog I/2021 9 Compact Comfort Grand Prix Special Freemove Dynamic Corona The Compact Comfort Luxury of the highest degree. The Freemove Dynamic has The Corona is especially combines an especially short The monoflap saddle has an a flat seat, flat thigh supports advantageous! The perfect cut contact surface on the horse extra-deep seat with special and sloping, individually fitted and deep seat ensure that the with a large and comfortable deeper seat lining and a flap flocking. This provides opti- rider can sit comfortably in the seat, which is extra-comfy and with DeLuxe Doubling for an mum freedom of movement optimal riding position. The super soft due to the Queen incredibly comfortable riding for rider and horse. thigh supports keep the legs Special Feature. sensation. Sizes 16.5" to 18" in place. Sizes 1 to 3 Sizes 16.5" to 18" PS Saddle Tree Sizes 16.5" to 18" PS Saddle Tree Synthetic Saddle Tree Art. no. 532 Synthetic Saddle Tree Art. no. 534 Art. no. 620 Art. no. 520 Everything is hand-crafted: the panels are sewn to the upper part of the saddle. GG Extra Hubertus Schmidt II Style The GG Extra is one of the The elegant saddle with The perfect saddle for riders most popular dressage saddles light-colored stitching was de- seeking the extraordinary. With worldwide, which is not veloped in cooperation with exceptional design elements, surprising since it features professional dressage rider a super-comfortable, deep an exceptionally soft seat, Hubertus Schmidt. With thick seat, thick thigh supports and comfortable thigh supports thigh supports and a soft and doubling on the small saddle and it is especially horse- deep seat for extremely