THE SIRIUS - Passier

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OPTIMUM II:
COMFORT
TIMES TWO
THE SIRIUS
WORLD NOVELTY
PRESENTED BY
KRISTINA SPREHE
II/2012

THE SPIRIT
OF
RIDING.
SINCE 1867.
Genuine handicraft made in Germany:
Every Passier saddle is a unique
creation made with meticulous care.
Imprint
Issue 2,
September 2012
Cover picture
Olympic rider
Kristina Sprehe
and Desperados
present the Icarus
Double Bridle.
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
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For 145 years G. Passier & Sohn has been intricately associated
with saddles, bridles and accessories from the
hands of a master. An increasing number of horsey people
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.
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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Sabine Stuewer
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 or
training 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.

Kristina Sprehe and Jürgen Koschel
tested the new Sirius Dressage
Saddle in daily training. And then
they didn’t want to part with it.
THE NEW SIRIUS.
FREEDOM WHICH
TRULY INSPIRES.
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 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.
normal form
frt-System ® : new curved form of
the gullet plate bar

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!
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!”

GENUINE
SHOULDER
FREEDOM
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“
The Velcro thigh supports can be exchanged quite simply according to requirements.
1 2
Saddle Colors
Black
Havana
Teak
London
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!
Double Dazzle
Double Dazzle x 2
ENCHANTING:
BRIDLES AND
ACCESSORIES
Colors
Black
Havana
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.
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.
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.

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
Color
Black
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
PROTECTION
SAFETY 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!

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.
Saddle Colors
Black Havana Teak London
COMFORT
TIMES TWO

paSSier. QUaLiTY winS.
In 1928 Carl-Friedrich von Langen
won the individual dressage competition
at the Olympic Games in
Amsterdam. His horse: Draufgänger.
His saddle: Passier. And today numerous
professio nals, as well as an increasing
number of leisure riders,
still place their confidence
in saddles, bridles and
accessories from the
hands of a master.
Because quality
succeeds.
The SpiriT of riding. Since 1867. www.paSSier.com
Ingrid Klimke
For 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.
Kristina Sprehe
The 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 Ehning
German Champion, Team European Champion, World
Cup Winner and Team Olympic Winner in Beijing has
been working with Passier for many years now in the development
of saddles, bridles and accessories, e.g. the
Marcus Ehning Jumping Saddle which bears his name.