Choosing Perfect Fitting Riding Gloves

Wearing riding gloves that give you exceptional grip on the reins for outstanding control of your horse is crucial whether riding on the trail or the ring. This is especially important in the winter months when contact due to cold can prevent you from feeling the reins effectively. Wearing horse riding gloves also protect your hands from blisters and chafing. They also serve as great protection while doing groundwork with a leadline.

In the summer, perforated leather, synthetic or mesh materials provide protection and breathability. Thicker leather or synthetic leather will protect your hands in the winter. For showing, white, black, or brown is acceptable for most disciplines, but higher levels of dressage require white. Schooling gloves for children come in multiple colors and a heart and horse emblem to show their personality and love of horses. Our work gloves are made from genuine grain goatskin and have a soft interior, perfect for work around the barn, the yard, or schooling. Using work gloves for the barn or schooling protects your hands on the lunge line and/or from being scratched by foreign objects, straw, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions About Horse Riding Gloves

How do I choose horse riding gloves?

When choosing riding gloves, consider your discipline and size. Pick gloves that fit snugly but not so tight that you cannot make a fist. You should also avoid wearing too loose riding gloves; otherwise, you won’t have proper contact with the reins. Horse riding gloves should feel like a second skin. Riding gloves also come in multiple fabrics; leather, synthetic leather, mesh, and cotton. Mesh and cotton work best in the warmer months, and leather is better for winter and gives a polished look in the show ring.

Do you need gloves for horse riding?

Although not required for everyday riding, riding gloves are a great tool for keeping your hands protected and your grip tight. However, if you are showing, gloves are a part of the uniform.