Children's riding trousers

The legging, comfort from the start

The riding legging, like the ELT Ella, the Horze Dea or the Imperial Riding Tessy, is the favourite trouser of young riders: stretchy, form-fitting, it moves with them and doesn’t bunch up under the leg. Its grip made of silicone, often running down the entire leg, helps the child stay stable in the saddle while they learn. The denim legging from Harry's Horse captures the look with the comfort of a legging.

The competition trousers

For pony competitions, the classic riding trousers, such as the Premier Equine Derby or the Red Horse Topper, are worn in white or beige, with a polo shirt and a jacket. Sizes start very early: the QHP Bobby even caters to the little ones just getting to know the pony. As children grow quickly, it’s important to check the length each new season: a pair that’s too short rides up in the boots and causes the calf to rub against the stirrup.

Winter and maintenance

For winter sessions, thermal leggings, like the ELT Lucky Leni, have a fleece lining that keeps warmth in. Paired with mini chaps and boots, they protect the leg from the cold and chafing. A grip trouser should be washed inside out, at 30 degrees, without fabric softener which reduces the grip of the silicone, and should be air dried, away from a radiator.

The rest of the outfit

The young rider's outfit is completed with t-shirts and polos, pullovers and sweatshirts, jackets and parkas, competition outfits, helmets, all available on the children's page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Legging or riding trousers for a beginner child?

The legging, stretchy and form-fitting, like the ELT Ella or the Horze Dea, is ideal for starting out: it moves with the child and doesn’t bunch up under the leg. The classic trouser comes in handy when the child starts competing.

Should I buy riding trousers a bit big?

No, they should fit snugly: overly loose fabric can bunch up under the leg and pinch the skin against the stirrup. It's better to choose a stretchy model with an elastic waistband that accommodates growth for several months without being baggy.

Why have a grip over the whole leg for a young rider?

The silicone grip across the entire leg helps the young rider stay stable in the saddle during learning, when their seat isn't yet secure. It provides reassurance at both trot and canter, without hindering movement.

What outfit for a child's first competition?

A light-coloured white or beige trouser, a competition shirt or polo, a fitted jacket, and a helmet that meets safety standards. Child sizes from Imperial Riding or Harry's Horse are easy to wash after the event.

How to keep white riding trousers clean?

Wash them quickly after riding, inside out and at thirty degrees, pre-treating grass or hair stains. Store them separately from coloured trousers. A beef bile stain remover will tackle most marks.