Ariat Youth Riding Gear

This Ariat youth collection covers a young rider's whole kit — show shirts, breeches and riding tights, half chaps, paddock boots and tall boots — and 11 of the 12 lines are in stock right now, starting at £30. If you are buying one thing, make it a show shirt. If you are kitting out for a full season, start with breeches and paddock boots, then add a show coat when competitions come round.

Which Ariat youth piece do you actually need?

Most young riders build their wardrobe in the same order: something to ride in, something on their legs and feet, then competition kit. The table below matches the job to the product and shows the lowest in-stock price on this page.

What should a young rider wear for everyday schooling?

Two legwear options do the same job in different ways. The Ariat Youth Eos 2.0 Full Seat Riding Tights (from £55) pull on like leggings, stretch with a growing rider and are the easier choice for lessons, pony club and hacking. The Ariat Youth Tri Factor Grip Full Seat Breech (from £90) is the traditional breech shape with a zip and belt loops, which is what most shows and training centres expect on a smarter day. Both are full seat, so the grip runs across the seat and down the inner leg rather than just at the knee.

On top, the Ariat Youth Tek Team 1/2 Zip Sweatshirt (from £50, in stock X-Small, Small, X-Large and XX-Large) handles cold starts, while the Ariat Youth Sunstopper 3.0 1/4 Zip Baselayer (from £38) is the summer answer — long sleeves that cover arms in the sun without the weight of a jumper.

Which Ariat youth show shirt is best for competition?

There are three in this collection and the difference is mostly price and fabric feel. The Aptos Short Sleeve Show Shirt at £30 is the straightforward option and is in stock right through X-Small to XX-Large. The Aptos Vent 2.0 at £35 adds ventilation for hot classes and long waits at the ringside. The Tek Short Sleeve Show Shirt at £40 is the step up. All three are stocked in white, which is the safe colour for almost every UK class.

Do you need a show coat, and which one?

For affiliated and unaffiliated showing classes, a coat is usually part of the turnout. The Ariat Youth Artico 2.0 Show Coat (from £150) is the one in this collection, currently available in black in sizes 7, 8, 12, 14 and 16 regular. Pair it with one of the white show shirts above and either the Tri Factor breeches or the Eos tights.

Which Ariat youth boots suit which stage?

Paddock boots and half chaps, or straight to tall boots?

Younger and fast-growing riders are usually better off with short boots plus half chaps: the Ariat Youth Scout Zip Paddock Boots (from £85) with Ariat Youth Scout Chaps (from £65) give the look and the leg protection of a tall boot, and when feet grow you only replace the boot. The Scout Chaps are stocked in black across Small, Medium and Large in both regular and tall lengths.

Once a rider has stopped growing quickly and is competing regularly, the Ariat Youth Heritage Contour Field Zip Tall Riding Boot (from £170) is the proper competition boot. It is sized by foot size and by fitting, so calf width and boot height are chosen as well as shoe size — worth checking with a tape measure before ordering.

How do Ariat youth sizes work?

Three different systems appear across this collection. Tops, sweatshirts and tights use letter sizes (X-Small through to XX-Large), while the half chaps come in Small, Medium and Large, each with a tall length as well. Breeches and the show coat use numeric youth sizes (7, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16, in regular length). Boots use foot size, with the tall boot adding calf and height fittings on top. If you are between systems or between sizes, get in touch and our team will help you work out which to order.

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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.