Long pants, boots, helmet, and gloves! Many equestrians wear gloves when they are competing, but choose not to wear them while schooling at home. Horseback riding gloves are generally overlooked as a necessity, when they are something every rider should be wearing with each ride. Many adult riders prefer to go without gloves because it is more comfortable since many of us grew up learning to ride without them. If you have a young child that is starting their riding journey, get them started wearing horseback riding gloves for children right away so it becomes a part of their “riding gear.”

Riding gloves will help protect hands from being rubbed or blistered by the reins and they will also help stop the reins from slipping through little fingers.

Here are the best 8 horseback riding gloves for children and kids who love horses and / or horse riding.

1. Tough-1 Great Grips Pebble Grip Riding Gloves

These gloves are made of cotton and have a pebble grip palm. Breathable and moisture wicking keep hands comfortable while riding. Machine washable; available in black, white, red, blue and purple, and sizes extra small to large .

2. Heritage Performance Gloves - Kids, Prints

Made of breathable fabric and durable synthetic palm, these gloves are ideal for year around riding. Rein cut design ads comfort while holding the reins. Machine washable and available in solid colors or a variety of fun patterns.

3. SSG Kids Digital Glove

These gloves are one of the best for feel, grip, breathability and durability. Long lasting and increased grip from the digital pattern. Currently only offered in brown.

 

4. Loveson All Weather Gloves - Kids

These Loveson gloves are perfect for all seasons and great for every day usage! Lined for warmth in cooler weather, but not thick or bulky where hands get hot. Available in hot pink, hot blue, brown, navy and black.

5. Shires Equestrian Kids Newbury Cotton Grip Gloves

These Shires gloves are made of 100 percent cotton and rubber grips cover the fingers and palms helping keep the perfect grip on the reins. Currently only offered in black. The Shires are nice simple little gloves that are great for lessons once or twice a week but if you are a daily rider go with something a bit more durable.

6. Heritage Crochet Riding Gloves - Kids

These horse riding gloves are a perfect option for year round schooling. Crochet cotton top and genuine leather palm offer a simple yet durable glove with excellent grip for holding the reins. Available in tan and black, these are incredibly comfortable and functionable.

7. Ovation Horse Gloves - Kids

Made of Syn-Tec stretch sued, Ovation Horse gloves are great for all weather riding and form fitting for small hands. Available in 4 black and color combos and also coordinate with Ovation Horse half chaps.

8. Equine Couture Leather Summer Gloves - Girls

Equine Couture gloves are great for young riders offering ventilation through the mesh fabric on the fingers. Perfect for summer riding. Available only in black.

 

These horseback riding gloves for children / kids are all great choices. Sizing charts are available on all purchase sites and colors vary depending on the vendor you are purchasing from. All of the gloves listed above are great for young rides, are long lasting and have affordable price points. If you are in need of a pair of riding boots or a helmet for your kid, take a look at these tips on finding an ideal horse riding helmet for kids and a pair of horse riding boots for children.

Happy glove shopping!