Passier Bridles

Passier makes bridles in Pony, Thoroughbred, Warmblood and Warmblood extra and gives measurements for each size so you can check. The important one is measurement A: you measure over the head from corner of the mouth to corner of the mouth and subtract the diameter of the bit rings, so with standard 7 cm rings that is 14 cm.

In the middle hole, the fitting hole, measurement A is 97 cm for Thoroughbred, 102 cm for Warmblood and 107 cm for Warmblood extra. It is best to measure with two people and not over a bridle or headcollar. We stock Passier bridles in Thoroughbred, Warmblood and Warmblood extra.

The drop noseband lies low, about four fingers above the edge of the nostrils. The flash noseband and the Passier Special noseband lie higher, around two fingers below the cheekbone. According to Passier you also measure the nose circumference exactly at these points.

For Warmblood, Passier gives a nose circumference in the fitting hole of 57 cm for the drop noseband, 64 cm for the flash noseband and 68.5 cm for the Special noseband. We stock Passier bridles with drop, Swedish and cavesson nosebands, the Atlas for example in both drop and Swedish versions.

Passier recommends using only its own care products for saddles and bridles, in other words saddle soap, leather balm and bridle cleaner, so that the leather is not additionally attacked. According to the manufacturer, Passier products have a very long service life if they are well cared for.

Passier describes the process in its guide to saddle care: clean the leather with a sponge, saddle soap and water, dry it thoroughly, apply a thin layer of leather balm, leave it to soak in for about 15 minutes and remove any residue with a woollen cloth. The guide refers to saddles, but Passier recommends the care products mentioned equally for bridles.

The Favorite bridle at Passier carries the addition powered by Ingrid Klimke, and according to Passier the event rider is one of the international professionals who ride with the brand. We stock the Favorite by Klimke with a Swedish noseband, also in patent, and with a drop noseband in patent.

Passier is a traditional company from Hanover: Georg Passier opened his saddlery in 1867 and the company has been based in Langenhagen near Hanover since 1967. Saddles and bridles are developed and made there in house.