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First practising in our field after the big freeze!
Spring is getting closer! Mirko and I had our first practising session our field today on quite slippery and in places frozen ground so our rhythm is in places not as good as it should be and it is always me who brings Mirko out of balance. Same goes for some the transitions, but we have the summer ahead of us and Mirko still does not appear the 25 years he is. He is sooo much fun! … Read entire article »
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Descriptions & Images of Passier’s Icelandic Saddles
Ice Revolution Iceland Saddle The Ice Revolution was developed by Passier in conjunction with the World Champion in Tölt, Anne Balslev. The Ice Revolution is very elegant in its appearance and has an extremely flat seat so it is particularly soft for the rider to sit on. At the same time it is exceptionally comfortable for the horse because the short panels cannot impose pressure on the horse’s kidneys. Other convincing … Read entire article »
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Descriptions & Images of Passier’s Young Champ Saddles
Young Winner F Young Generation Saddle Order it here! The popular Young Generation Jumping Saddle is now available in the Young Winner F version – with a flat seat. Its pre-formed knee inserts permit particularly close contact to the horse; the knee blocks and calf blocks also provide good security when jumping. The leather used is robust and ensures good riding comfort, and the freedom panels mean that the Young Winner F Young Generation Saddle is particularly horse-friendly. Leather Seat and knee insert: Stretch leather Features Synthetic saddle tree, pre-formed knee inserts, knee blocks and calf blocks, freedom panels Sizes 15.5″ and 16″ Colors Black Havana Teak London Young Winner Young Generation Saddle This Young Generation Jumping Saddle was specially designed to meet the needs of young riders. The leather used is durable as well as comfortable … Read entire article »
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Description and Images of Passier’s All-Purpose Saddles
Military II Cross-Country Saddle The Military II is the ideal solution for professional cross-country riders. The saddle is made without saddle flaps – to allow extremely close and secure contact to the horse. The knee and calf blocks ensure a safe seat. With a weight of only 5.5 kg, this saddle is extraordinarily light and perfect for cross-country. Leather Seat: Vachette leather, knee inserts: Chamois leather Features PS saddle tree, knee blocks and calf blocks, long billets, gusseted panels Size 18″ (One size fits all) Colors Black Havana Teak London Eventing Jumping and Cross-Country Saddle Order it here! This cross-country saddle is the result of excellent collaboration with the German Team Olympic Winner Ingrid Klimke. The saddle convinces on account of the very narrow twist of the saddle tree, which enables particularly close contact with the horse. The rear … Read entire article »
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Description & Images of all Passier Jumping Models
Optimum Jumping Saddle This extremely comfortable, modern Optimum Jumping Saddle by Passier is a real winner with its flat, very soft seat which offers a particularly pleasant riding experience. The knee blocks and the calf blocks give the rider a good sense of security, and the recessed stirrup bars ensure especially close contact to the horse. The horse-friendly panels with a larger contact surface ensure a perfect fit on the horse’s back. This makes the Optimum an ideal jumping saddle for the horse as well as for the rider. Leather Seat, knee inserts, and panels: Calf leather Features PS saddle tree (broader at the rear), recessed stirrup bars, knee blocks and calf blocks, panels with larger contact surface, square cantle; optional: freedom panels Sizes 16″ to 19″ Colors Black Havana Teak London Comet … Read entire article »
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Descriptions & Images of Passier Dressage Saddles
Compact Dressage Saddle Order it here! Invented by Passier: the perfect saddle for horses with a short back – and for their riders! Until now riders of compact horses always had to select a small seat size to avoid saddle pressure on the horse´s loins. But such a small seat area was often problematic for the rider. However: the era of compromise has ended because Passier has succeeded in making a big break-through with the Compact Dressage Saddle. The saddle combines a short contact surface for the horse with a significantly larger and more comfortable seat for the rider. Naturally the Compact also sets new standards regarding horse-friendliness. The panels give the horse greater freedom for the shoulders and withers and the … Read entire article »
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MindBUZZler now retails Passier Products
As of Monday, the 31st of January 2011 MindBUZZler stocks Passier products! A selection of Passier products have already been entered to our MindBUZZler Shop and most of the Passier products we can now order in for you to our requirements if we do not already stock them. If you are interested in the Marcus Ehning Jumping saddle for example we can have it in stock within a few days. If you need a specific, unusual … Read entire article »
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Saddle Fitting and trial
When purchasing a saddle it is of utmost importance that the saddle fits you and the horse properly but also that you feel 100% comfortable in the saddle. MindBUZZler therefore offers a saddle fitting service within Scotland either at your yard or at MindBUZZler’s premises, where we have stabling. We will provide a selection of saddles based on the information about your horse and yourself you have provided us with and also based on your choice of saddle, may this be a stock or a dressage or a Western saddle. MindBUZZler stocks both new and secondhand saddles and we offer trial for both. For our made-to-measure Sankey saddles we have a demo saddle, which can be tried. It will also be possible to try a saddle on one of our horses at … Read entire article »
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Requirements of a “life time” saddle
When purchasing a saddle several factors need to be considered: The horse: The saddle should enhance the horse’s performance and never restrict it. 1. The panels of the saddle should smoothly and evenly distribute the weight of saddle & rider on either side of the spine 2. The panels of the saddle should be stuffed softly and evenly so it sits comfortably on the horse. Hard stuffing or lumps in the stuffing will cause resistance in the horse 3. The gullet should allow sufficient space on either side of the spine so that the panels do not interfere with the horse’s back muscles and ligaments 4. The pommel should allow suitable space for the horse’s wither 5. The saddle should be designed in such way that it provides freedom to the horse’s shoulder movement 6. The saddle should … Read entire article »
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Equestrian Artist Lindsay Mathers on sale now at MindBUZZler’s
Three of Lindsay Mather’s magnificient pieces of equestrian art are now available at MindBUZZler’s in limited edition of one hundred each. Click Here Lindsay Mathers studied Graphic Design & Illustration and completed an HND. In 2003 she graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone college of Art & Design with an honours degree in Drawing & Painting. In 2006 Lindsay received the Dundee Visual Artist Award for a series of experimental new works. Lindsay captures the … Read entire article »
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