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Dublin Horse Riding Tights
Dublin horse riding tights are stretch, pull-on riding legwear with a silicone or suede grip at the knee or seat, built to be worn like leggings but to stay put in the saddle. This collection holds 21 Dublin lines covering riding tights, knee-patch jodhpurs and full-seat breeches, in children's sizes from 4/21 up to ladies' 20/38. If you want the lightest way into the range, the Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights start at £12.18 in children's sizes and £15.30 in ladies' sizes.
In a hurry?
- Cheapest way in: Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights, from £12.18 (childs) / £15.30 (ladies).
- Best all-round jodhpur: Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs at £38.69, with the childs version at £29.69.
- Gel knee-patch tights: Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights from £17.02.
- Full-seat for competition: Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches at £76.49.
- Denim look: Dublin Shona Full Suede Seat Denim Breeches at £62.99.
- Sizing runs on a dual number, e.g. "Ladies 12/30 Inch" = UK dress size 12, 30 inch waist.
Which Dublin riding tights or breeches should I buy?
Work backwards from what you do in them. Schooling four days a week is a different job from a one-off dressage test, and Dublin splits its range along roughly those lines. The table below only lists products with stock on the shelf right now, and every price shown is the lowest in-stock price for that line.
| If you want... | Pick | In stock from |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday schooling tights, ladies | Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights | £15.30 |
| Everyday schooling tights, children | Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights (childs sizes) | £12.18 |
| Tights with a gel knee patch | Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights | £17.02 |
| Gel tights for a child | Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights - Childs | £27.84 |
| Colour-block tights | Dublin Power Performance Mid Rise Colour Block Tights | £25.03 |
| Zip-up jodhpurs, ladies | Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs | £38.69 |
| Zip-up jodhpurs, children | Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs - Childs | £29.69 |
| Knee-patch breeches for a child | Dublin Prime Gel Knee Patch Breeches - Childs | £33.53 |
| Denim-look knee-patch breeches | Dublin Shona Knee Patch Denim Breeches | £61.19 |
| Denim-look suede-seat breeches | Dublin Shona Full Suede Seat Denim Breeches | £62.99 |
| Denim-look full-grip breeches | Dublin Shona Full Grip Silicone Print Denim Breeches | £64.79 |
| Shaping full-seat breeches | Dublin Supa Shape It Performance Full Seat Breeches | £40.44 |
| Full-seat breeches for competition | Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches | £76.49 |
What is the difference between riding tights, jodhpurs and breeches?
All three do the same core job - a flat, seam-free leg you can sit on for an hour without being rubbed raw - but they get there differently.
Riding tights
Pull-on, no zip, no button, elasticated waist. They behave like a technical legging with grip added where you need it. The Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights and the Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights are both in this camp. Best for schooling, hacking and lessons.
Jodhpurs
Full-length to the ankle, worn with short jodhpur boots, usually with a proper waistband and fastening. The Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs are the classic version at £38.69, and there is a matching childs version at £29.69. Best for riders who want a tidier, more structured look than tights give.
Breeches
Cut to stop below the calf so they sit inside tall boots or under half chaps. This is where the full-seat options live, like the Shelby Full Seat Breeches at £76.49. Best for competition and for anyone who wants grip across the whole seat rather than just the knee.
Knee patch or full seat - which grip do I actually need?
A knee patch puts grip only where your knee meets the saddle flap. It is the standard choice for general riding, it is cheaper, and it lets your seat slide slightly, which many riders prefer for jumping. A full seat runs grip across the seat and down the inside of the thigh, which holds you in place for flatwork and dressage. It can feel "sticky" if you are used to a knee patch, so it is worth trying on the flat before a competition.
In this collection, knee patch covers the Performance Flex, Cool-It Gel, Supa-Fit and Prime Gel lines. Full seat covers the Shelby, Supa Shape It Performance and Supa Shape It Heritage lines, plus the Shona Full Suede Seat and Shona Full Grip denim breeches.
How do Dublin sizes work?
Dublin uses a paired size code. "Ladies 14/32 Inch" means a UK dress size 14 with a 32 inch waist; "Childs 10/24 Inch" means a child's age 10 with a 24 inch waist. Across this collection, children's sizes run from 4/21 to 16/27 and ladies' sizes run from 6/24 to 20/38, though not every colour is made in every size. A small number of lines, such as the Supa Shape It full-seat breeches, are listed as a straight UK size with the waist in brackets instead.
Riding tights should feel like a firm hug, not a tourniquet. If you can pinch more than a couple of centimetres of fabric at the thigh they will wrinkle under the saddle and rub. If you are between sizes and plan to layer thermals underneath in winter, size up.
How should I care for them?
Grip panels are the part that wears out first. Wash cool, inside out, and skip the fabric conditioner - it coats silicone grip and dulls it. Do not tumble dry and do not iron the grip. Always follow the care label on the garment itself, as it varies between lines. If you are unsure about a specific pair, get in touch and our team will help.
Dublin riding tights: your questions answered
What are Dublin horse riding tights?
They are stretch, pull-on riding legwear from the Dublin equestrian brand, cut like a legging but with a grip panel at the knee or across the seat so you do not slide in the saddle. There is no zip or button - the waistband is elasticated. This collection carries 21 Dublin lines, including tights, knee-patch jodhpurs and full-seat breeches.
How much do Dublin riding tights cost?
The cheapest in-stock option is the Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights at £12.18 in children's sizes and £15.30 in ladies' sizes. The Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights start at £17.02. Jodhpurs and breeches sit higher: the Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs are £38.69, and the Shelby Full Seat Breeches are £76.49. Prices and availability change, so check the product page for the size and colour you want.
Should I choose a knee patch or a full seat?
Choose a knee patch for general schooling, hacking and jumping - it grips where the knee meets the saddle and still lets your seat move. Choose a full seat for flatwork and dressage, where you want grip across the whole seat and inner thigh. If you mostly do one lesson a week and a hack at the weekend, a knee patch is the sensible starting point.
How tight should riding tights be?
Snug enough that the fabric stays flat against your leg with no loose folds at the thigh or behind the knee, but loose enough that you can rise to the trot and mount without the waistband pulling down. Wrinkled fabric under the saddle is what causes rubs. If you plan to wear a base layer underneath in winter, size up rather than stretching a smaller pair.
Do Dublin riding tights come in children's sizes?
Yes. Children's sizes in this collection run from 4/21 to 16/27. In-stock children's options include the Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights from £12.18, the Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs - Childs at £29.69, the Dublin Performance Cool-It Gel Riding Tights - Childs at £27.84 and the Dublin Prime Gel Knee Patch Breeches - Childs at £33.53.
What if the size is wrong when they arrive?
You have 90 days to return them, so try them on indoors over clean socks before you ride in them. If you are stuck between two sizes or want to check a measurement against a specific line, get in touch and our team will help before you order.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.