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Kids' Outerwear

Warm, dry, saddle-friendly coats, jackets and vests that keep young riders in the saddle through cold lessons, wet barn days and growth spurts, cut for riding by brands riders already know.

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Updated November 2026

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    The Kids' Outerwear Edit

    Four ways the right coat keeps a young rider riding all winter

    Warmth, dry sleeves, light layers and the right size decide whether a child's coat gets worn or stays on the hook. Each section below takes one of the four.

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    Cold weather

    Insulated coats that keep kids warm from lesson to barn

    The Horze Paloma Insulated Long Coat is the warmest long coat here for a young rider: Horze pads it with soft polyester, lists the fabric as waterproof to 3000mm and breathable to 3000mvp, and adds an adjustable waist, a snap riding vent at the back hem and a removable hood. Horze's Jessie Winter Riding Jacket is the shorter choice, with 3000mm waterproof fabric, taped seams, a two-way zipper and reflective stripes on the sleeves and back yoke.

    Shires Aubrion offers two routes. The Equestrian Winter Coat is a padded, fully lined barn coat that Aubrion lists as waterproof to 10,000mm and breathable to 6000g/m2, with a storm flap, a two-way front zip and a hidden pleated rear vent. The React Insulated Coat is a boxy puffer with 127g insulation, cut to go over a base layer or loose larger layers, with a fold-away hood and reflective zip trim.

    For cool days rather than deep cold, the LeMieux Young Rider Ruby Puffer Jacket uses recycled down fill, a water-resistant outer, a detachable hood and a two-way front zip, and the Mini Lola Quilted Jacket is sized for the youngest riders, with sherpa-lined hand pockets. The Kerrits Berber Flying Horse Jacket is a plush full-zip fleece for chilly lesson mornings. Look elsewhere if rain is the problem: these coats are warm first, so choose a waterproof jacket from the next section.

    Winter coats and jackets

    Insulated coats, jackets and vests

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      Wet weather

      Waterproof jackets that keep wet-weather lessons going

      The LeMieux Young Rider HydroShield Coat is the full-coverage waterproof pick: LeMieux lists it as waterproof to 12,000mm with fully welded seams, inner storm cuffs, a detachable hood, a back hem riding vent and leg straps, in an oversized cut meant to go on over clothes. The lighter Young Rider Tessa Waterproof Jacket is a 2.5 layer shell rated 10k waterproof and 5k breathable, with taped seams, hem toggles and a removable hood, and the Stormwear Waterproof Pants add 5000mm waterproofing over a thermal fleece lining.

      The Horze Fiora Lightweight Waterproof Jacket is an unlined shell, listed at 3000mm waterproof and 3000mvp breathable with all seams taped and a two-way zip, so it slips under or over other layers in a downpour. Horseware builds the Corrib family for lessons in changeable weather: the Corrib Jacket is showerproof and breathable with a concealed hood, and the Eco Tech Jacket adds taped shoulder seams in recycled nylon. Shires Aubrion's React Thermal Waterproof Coat pairs 10,000mm waterproofing with a fleece lining. To see how ratings differ, read Waterproof or water-resistant?. Look elsewhere if she needs warmth first: the insulated coats above carry more padding.

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      Layering

      Quilted vests and light layers for cool days in the saddle

      Kerrits reversible quilted pieces are the layering pick for young riders: the Ride The Wind Reversible Quilted Vest and the Pony Parade Reversible Quilted Jacket use 100g poly-loft fill and a tall collar, with a print on one side and a solid on the other, and the vest has a longer back hem for in-saddle coverage. For fleece, the Berber Flying Horse Jacket is a high-pile full zip, and the Softshell Lite Performance Jacket is a TerraFlex softshell with a lightly brushed lining and four-way stretch.

      Horze's Classic Quilted Vest is a diamond-quilted everyday vest that Horze lists as breathable, water repellent and windproof, with a two-way front zipper. Horseware Sherpa Vest is double-sided fleece with softshell contrast panels, and LeMieux's Young Rider Joey Hooded Gilet is a puffer vest with a removable hood and a fleece-lined collar. Wear a vest over a long-sleeve top for lessons, and start with Kids' Casual Riding Tops for what goes underneath. Look elsewhere if she needs sleeves for a cold barn: choose an insulated coat from the first section.

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      Sizing

      Sizing a kids' riding coat by age, with room to grow

      Size a kids' riding coat by age or chest on the brand's chart, then check the sleeves and hem: the cuffs should reach her wrists and the hem should cover her seat in the saddle. We list kids' outerwear by age, from 3-4 years up to 15-16 years, by youth sizes from X Small to X Large, and by European sizes such as EU 134-140/US Medium, so choose the system the brand uses and pick her size in the Find Your Fit menu above.

      Cut matters as much as size. Shires Aubrion's React Insulated Coat has a boxy fit made for layering, LeMieux's HydroShield Coat is cut oversized to go over clothing, and Horze lists European sizing on its kids' coats, so check each coat's size chart on its product page. Pair the coat with Kids' Breeches & Tights and browse our kids' riding clothes, boots and helmets for helmets and boots to match.

      Questions riders ask

      Kids' riding outerwear FAQ

      Can my child ride in a regular winter coat?

      A regular parka can work for a walk-trot lesson, but riding coats add a two-way zip that opens over the saddle and, on styles such as the Horze Paloma, a snap riding vent at the back hem. Check the zip and hem details on the product page, then start with an insulated coat from the winter coats above.

      What size riding coat does my child need?

      Start with the age or youth size on the brand's chart and choose the size that fits over a sweatshirt, with sleeves that reach her wrists. Horze lists European sizing on its kids' coats. Pick her size in the Find Your Fit menu near the top of this page, then compare it with the chart on the coat you like.

      Is a waterproof jacket or an insulated coat better for lessons?

      The weather job decides. An insulated coat such as the Horze Paloma answers cold, a waterproof shell such as the LeMieux Tessa or Horze Fiora answers rain, and the Shires Aubrion Equestrian Winter Coat lists both. Choose by your usual lesson weather, then browse the matching section above.

      What should a child wear under a riding coat?

      Start with a long-sleeve riding top, add a fleece or quilted vest in the cold, and put the coat over both. A Kerrits reversible vest or a Horseware Sherpa Vest adds core warmth without extra sleeve bulk. Browse the vests and layers above, then check the coat's cut so everything fits together.

      How do I wash a kids' riding jacket?

      Care varies by brand, so follow the label. LeMieux lists its Ruby Puffer as machine washable and air dry only, with no tumble drying, while Kerrits lists wash cold and tumble dry low for its quilted pieces. Close the zips, wash cold, and read each product's care line before the first wash.