Grip and Warmth for Small Hands

Kids' Riding Gloves

Gloves that keep small hands warm, dry and steady on the reins: fleece for cold lessons, grippy synthetic and mesh for everyday schooling, and leather for the show ring, so she rides longer and holds the reins with confidence.

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Updated November 2026

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Kids' GlovesX Small to X Large, and sizes 2 to 11

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    The Kids' Gloves Edit

    Gloves a child keeps on: warm, grippy, polished and sized right

    Warmth, grip, show-ring polish and the right fit decide whether a child keeps her gloves on or stuffs them in a pocket. Each numbered section covers one of the four.

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    Cold weather

    Winter riding gloves that keep small hands warm

    Horze's Romy Winter Riding Gloves are the first pair to try for cold lessons: Horze lines them for warmth and pairs a PU leather grip palm with a 4-way stretch back, a hook-and-loop wrist and a metal logo button. The Horze Rimma Winter Riding Gloves take a windproof route, with fleece lining, a stretchable build and PU leather details for grip.

    Kerrits's Thermo Tech Printed Gloves are the lighter option: a technical four-way stretch knit with a brushed interior, a silicone grip palm and touchscreen-friendly fingers. For real cold, Ovation's Polar Sued Fleece Glove adds C-40 Thinsulate to polar suede fleece, with finger reinforcements and a gripper palm, and the Shires Aubrion Patterson Winter Gloves combine fleece with an UltraGrip silicone palm and a touchscreen-compatible forefinger.

    Roeckl's Kairi Gloves keep the warmth simple, with a fleece back and palm, PU grip patches on the palm and forefinger and an elastic wrist, and Roeckl lists them as machine washable at 86°F. Look elsewhere if she rides mostly in warm weather: a winter glove runs hot in a summer lesson, and the mesh and stretch gloves in the next section breathe better.

    Winter riding gloves

    Fleece and insulated winter gloves

      Young rider in pink fleece gloves holding the reins from the saddle

      Everyday grip

      Grippy kids' riding gloves for lessons and schooling

      Dublin's Everyday Mighty Grip Riding Gloves are the grip glove to start with: Dublin builds them from durable synthetic leather with reinforced palm and finger panels, flex knuckle panels and a touchtape wrist closure. Reins press on four contact points, the thumb and the index, middle and ring fingers, so reinforcement there matters more than padding elsewhere.

      TuffRider's Performance Riding Gloves are the schooling workhorse, with a stretch back, a suede palm, hook-and-loop closures for quick on and off, and a horse embroidered on the tab. Roeckl's Roeck-Grip Jr Gloves are the kids' version of its Roeck-Grip glove, a supple, breathable glove that Roeckl says fits like a second skin for close contact on the reins.

      On hot days, the Shires Aubrion Mesh Riding Gloves pair breathable stretch mesh backs with synthetic suede palms and adjustable wrists, and the Lettia Shield Mesh Gloves use a perforated mesh back with Lycra reinforcements and a touch-tape wrist closure. The Horze Stretch Gloves add an Amara suede palm and a silver horse logo on the cuff. Browse the Warm-Weather Gloves row above to see them together.

      Everyday and mesh gloves

      Grip, stretch and mesh gloves

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        Show ring

        Show gloves for kids: leather, kidskin and stretch

        Ovation's Pro Flex Leather Glove is the polished show-ring pick: Ovation makes it in kidskin, a soft, thin leather, with stretch side panels that keep it flexible for showing or schooling. The Ovation Leather Winter Glove keeps the classic black show look and adds a layer of C-40 Thinsulate for cold show days.

        Heritage's Show Gloves are the kids' competition glove, cut in clean-lined synthetic leather with perforations to keep hands cool and a stretch wrist for easy on and off, and Heritage says they suit any discipline. The Shires Aubrion Leather Riding Gloves go the natural route with goat skin, an unlined build for closer contact, a gusset opening with touchtape closure and reinforced riding grips.

        Check the rulebook for her class before choosing a color. USEF recommends white or light gloves for dressage and permits any solid color at Fourth Level and below, gloves are required at FEI levels and must be white, off-white or the coat color, and British Dressage requires gloves in every competition in any color. Look elsewhere if she only needs a pair for lessons: the grip gloves above are built for daily schooling.

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        Sizing

        How to size kids' riding gloves for small hands

        Size kids' riding gloves in two steps: measure around the widest part of her hand, leaving out the thumb, then match that number to the brand's own chart. Brands cut differently and label sizes in different ways, so the chart for the glove you are buying beats a guess from her age. The How do I size riding gloves? guide walks through the steps.

        Aim for a snug, second-skin fit with no loose fabric at the fingertips, because a loose glove twists on the reins. If she is between sizes, choose the larger. Each style's size chart sits on its product page, and the Find Your Fit menu above jumps straight to her size. To finish the kit, browse the full kids' range.

        Questions riders ask

        Kids' riding gloves FAQ

        What size riding gloves does my child need?

        Use the chart for the exact glove you are buying, because cuts differ from brand to brand. Measure her hand once, write the number down and compare it with the chart before you add to cart; if the number falls between two sizes, go up. The Find Your Fit menu above jumps straight to each size.

        What are the best riding gloves for a child in winter?

        Look for a fleece or insulated glove with a grip palm, so warmth does not cost her feel on the reins. Horze's Romy Winter Riding Gloves have a soft warm lining and a PU leather grip palm, and Ovation's Polar Sued Fleece Glove uses C-40 Thinsulate. Open the Winter Gloves row to compare them side by side.

        Does my child need gloves to show, and what color?

        Check the rulebook for her class. USEF recommends white or light gloves for dressage and permits any solid color at Fourth Level and below, while FEI levels require white, off-white or the coat color. British Dressage requires gloves in every competition and allows any color. Ovation's Pro Flex Leather Glove and Heritage's Show Gloves are the show-ring picks.

        How do I wash kids' riding gloves?

        Follow the label, because care varies by brand. Horze lists the Rimma Winter Riding Gloves as hand wash in cold water and air dry, Kerrits lists the Thermo Tech Printed Gloves as wash cold and tumble dry low, and Roeckl lists its Kairi Gloves as machine washable at 86°F. Tumble drying can break down grip material and elastic, so air dry when in doubt.