Children’s riding tights and leggings are generally considered a more comfy and casual alternative to jodhpurs and breeches. Lightweight, stretchy and flexible, riding tights are a great for hanging around at the yard as well as wearing for lessons. Although many brands make adult riding tights and leggings in sizes small enough to fit some children, there are some that also produce styles especially for young riders – and these are the ones we’ve rounded up below.
Most riding tights are made with technical fabrics that are highly breathable and wicking, so the two main features to consider when choosing the riding tights are silicone grip, which adds extra security in the saddle, and pockets. The look is also important as some are more similar in style to the adult versions, while others are fun, patterned or geared towards being worn as part of a matchy-matchy set.
Best children’s riding tights and leggings
Shires Aubrion Albany Young Rider Riding Tights
Colours: Black, beige, navy, black cherry or deep green | Sizes: 5/6 – 13/14 years | RRP: £36.50 |
These riding tights are designed with flattering leg panelling, a phone pocket on the thigh, and a full silicone grip seat. The elasticated waistband also has belt loops.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk, viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or naylors.com
LeMieux Young Rider Pull On Breeches
Colours: White, slate grey, beige, ice blue or indigo | Sizes: 3/4 – 13/14 years | RRP: £44.95 |
These lightweight, technical leggings have a seamless design, wide elasticated waistband and phone pocket on each thigh. They also feature a full silicone seat silicone and tapered lower leg design with Lycra ankle. The beige leggings are available in a larger range of sizes (3–14 years).
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
GS Equestrian Children’s Connect Full Seat Riding Tights
Colours: Black or white | Sizes: 4/6 – 12/14 years | RRP: £29.95 |
These riding tights have four-way stretch and a thick, comfortable waistband. They feature a large, open pocket on the left leg and a full silicone seat.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk or gsequestrian.co.uk
Ariat Eos Full Seat Tights
Colours: Navy or zinfandel | Sizes: XS–XXL | RRP: £75 |
These riding tights offer flattering support, a full-seat grip and handy placed pockets. The wide waistband provide comfort and the perforated leg panels deliver breathability.
In the UK? View now at ariat.com, amazon.co.uk or naylors.com
In the US? View now at ariat.com or amazon.com
Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights
Colours: Black, white or navy | Sizes: 22–26in | RRP: £48.50 |
The riding tights are made of a fabric with four-way stretch with a full silicone seat and belt loops.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk, gsequestrian.co.uk or ebay.co.uk
Hy Sport Active Young Rider Riding Tights
Colours: Navy/grey, grey or beige | Sizes: 5/6 – 13/14 years | RRP: £34.99 |
These riding tights are made from a stretchy, technical material and have a wide waistband with belt loops. They also feature a full silicone seat for extra grip, a phone pocket and non-bulk ankles.
In the UK? View now at viovet.co.uk
Mark Todd Kids Leggings
Colours: Aqua/navy | Sizes: XS–L | RRP: £19.99 |
These super-stretchy leggings feature self-fabric knee patches, co-ordinating stitching and a silicone seat.
In the UK? View now at amazon.co.uk
Fouganza 100 Light Kids Riding Leggings
Colours: Blue/turquoise, blue/melon or teal/blue | Sizes: 6–14 years | RRP: £19.99 |
These leggings are lightweight and ventilated, with two rear pockets and one front pocket.
In the UK? View now at decathlon.co.uk
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