Saddle tree 'Exclusive' with integrated gullet plate
Used/Consignment Saddles - VTO Saddlery is an online tack shop specializing in Eventing and Dressage. We also carry products for Hunter/Jumpers, Foxhunters and Casual Riders. Become a Fan to hear about new products, upcoming sales and special coupons just for fans. My Passier dressage saddle was recently stolen and as of yet I haven't found the serial number in my records. The saddle was probably fifteen years old and I'm not even certain of the model. Is there anywhere I could find photos for older model Passier dressage saddles? I did check ebay and the Passier website and haven't yet found an exact match.
This advancement in the field of saddle trees increases safety as well as riding comfort particularly in the seat region.
Gullet plate and stirrup bar form a unification made of high-quality steel which is inset in the upper area of the saddle tree. This system exclusively
patented by Kieffer, leads the stirrup bar closer to the saddle tree – the result is a narrower pommel and more seating comfort in the front part of the saddle.
With its integrated gullet plate, the saddle tree model 'Exclusive' greatly facilitates adjustment of the saddle tree to the horseback – for example when purchasing a new saddle or as required due to muscular or nutritional changes of the animal. In order to fit the saddle tree, the saddle is simply mounted onto the Kieffer alteration bench and adjusted by cold processing to make it either narrower or wider.
Another advantage of this construction is that an escape of the stirrup bar is in actual fact impossible.
The gullet plate is located above and not below the saddle tree as is usual, consequently sharp corners can herewith be avoided. In the case of a saddle tree with a narrow set fitting for a horse with a slim body shape, the gullet plate does not deform in a V-shape but remains in a rounded shape to prevent jamming the withers.
Of particular importance is the fact, that because of the seamless connection of gullet plate and stirrup bar the pressure caused by mounting the horse is distributed evenly over the whole saddle tree – this prevents the saddle tree from deforming. A deforming of the saddle tree, occurs in many saddles over a long time period and may result in a tilting of the rider´s seat which of course would have negative consequences for the rider and the horse.
Adjustability
Passier Saddle Pads
With its integrated gullet plate, the saddle tree model 'Exclusive' supports an easy fit for a new saddle purchase and aids adjustment of the saddle tree which may be necessary due to muscular development of the horse or a change of horse ownership. In order to fit the saddle tree, the saddle is simply mounted onto the Kieffer alteration bench and adjusted by cold processing to make it either narrower or wider.
Welcome to the digital Passier Saddle Number Check. Each Passier saddle is a unique piece of craftsmanship. Every single Passier saddle gets its own number from the saddle master during production, making it unmistakable. This number makes it possible to trace year of production and specifications of each saddle, even decades later. Please note: The year of production is not necessarily identical with the date of sale.
The saddle number is a 6-digit number. You find it embossed on the saddle flap (see photo).
Passier Saddle Serial Number Lookup Reverse
Note: If the saddle number is lower than 212 041 the saddle was produced before 1986. Data for that period has not been digitized yet.
Passier All Purpose Saddle
Saddle numbers 018 000 to 070 000 are an exception. They indicate that the saddle has a synthetic saddle tree. Information about those numbers is available via the digital Saddle Number Check.
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