Children's Riding
Casual
Boots, jodhpurs, jackets and show kit — sized for growing riders, from first lead-rein lessons to Pony Club rosettes.
Children's Casual Riding Clothing
Children's casual riding clothing is the everyday kit young riders live in between lessons – pony and farmyard print t-shirts, cosy hoodies and stretchy junior baselayers. The choices that matter are the type of layer (a t-shirt for warm days, a hoodie for the yard, a baselayer to go under everything else), age-based sizing with room to grow, and washability – because yard clothes meet mud, hay and pony slobber on a weekly basis. Just Horse Riders stocks children's casual riding clothing from brands including Cameo Equine, Shires and British Country Collection, from around £12.
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Children's casual riding clothing advice from the Just Horse Riders team – last reviewed July 2026.
Choosing children's casual riding clothing
| Choice | What it means |
|---|---|
| T-shirts | Soft cotton tees with pony, tractor and farmyard prints – easy summer wear for the yard, lessons and everything in between, and simple to wash. |
| Hoodies and fleece tops | The warm layer for mucking out, grooming and chilly rally mornings. Worn over a t-shirt or baselayer rather than underneath anything close-fitting. |
| Baselayers | Close-fitting stretch tops that move with a young rider and sit smoothly under other layers. Thermo versions add warmth for winter; lightweight versions help wick sweat in summer. |
| Sizing | Most children's tops are sized by age – typically Age 1–2 up to Age 9–10 – while junior baselayers often run Small to Large. Always check the brand's own size chart, as they differ. |
Getting the size right
Children grow fast, so for t-shirts and hoodies it usually pays to buy the age size up if your child is between sizes – a slightly roomy hoodie still does its job. Baselayers are the exception: they are meant to fit close to the body, so match them to your child's current chest measurement rather than sizing up. Age labels vary between brands (a Shires 7–8 and a British Country Collection Age 7–8 will not measure identically), so a quick check against the size chart on each product page saves a return.
Surviving the yard and the washing machine
Casual riding clothes for children need to cope with frequent washing. Cotton tees and hoodies handle a normal machine cycle well; technical baselayers keep their stretch longest on a cool wash without fabric softener, and dried away from radiators or the tumble dryer. Darker colours and busy prints are forgiving of the stains that never quite come out.
Children's casual riding clothing favourites
- Everyday baselayer: Cameo Equine Junior Core Horse Riding Baselayer (from £12.00) – stretchy junior layer in a wide choice of colours that works on its own or under a fleece.
- Cosy hoodie: Shires Tikaboo Hoodie - Child (from £13.49) – soft everyday hoodie for the yard, sized from 2–3 up to 7–8 years.
- Fun t-shirt: British Country Collection Big Red Tractor Childrens T-Shirt (from £12.18) – printed cotton tee that little farm and pony fans tend to refuse to take off.
- Warm-weather baselayer: Cameo Equine Junior Performance Horse Riding Baselayer (from £19.95) – lightweight, breathable option for summer schooling and pony camp.
Frequently asked questions
What size should I buy for a growing rider?
For t-shirts, hoodies and fleeces, go up an age size if your child is between sizes – loose is fine and buys another season of wear. For baselayers, stick to the current chest measurement, as they are designed to fit close to the body. Each brand sizes slightly differently, so check the size chart on the product page.
Can my child wear these under a body protector?
A close-fitting baselayer or slim t-shirt sits smoothly under a body protector, which is exactly how body protector fitting guides expect them to be worn. Bulky hoodies are better worn over the top of a body protector rather than underneath, as thick layers can affect how well it fits.
Is casual riding clothing suitable for lessons and Pony Club?
For everyday lessons, rallies and yard time, yes – a t-shirt or hoodie with jodhpurs is standard kit at most riding schools. Competitions and formal Pony Club events usually call for show clothing instead, so check the dress code with your riding school or branch before the day.
How should I wash children's riding clothes?
Cotton t-shirts and hoodies cope with a normal machine wash – just follow the care label. Technical baselayers last longest on a cool wash without fabric softener, dried flat or on a line rather than tumble dried, which helps the stretch fabric keep its shape.
Not sure which size or layer to choose? Tap the WhatsApp button at the bottom of the screen and the team will be happy to help.