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Gallop Equestrian Riding Tights & Base Layers
Which Gallop Equestrian tights or base layer should you buy?
If you want grip where you need it and a phone pocket you will actually use, start with the Gallop Equestrian High Waist Pocket Tights at £24.32 — they are the most-bought style here and the widest choice of sizes and colours of any tights in this range. For a warmer version of the same idea, the High Waist Pocket Therma Lock Silicone Knee Tights are £24.31, with a soft fleecy inner. If you want silicone across the whole seat rather than just the knee, the High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights are £28.29. On top, the Long Sleeve Zipped Neck Base Layer is £18.78 and the Sleeveless Zipped Neck Base Layer is £16.39.
This collection holds 15 Gallop Equestrian lines in total. Availability moves quickly on a range like this, so the styles and colours shown on the page are the ones we can send today.
In a hurry?
- Best all-rounder: High Waist Pocket Tights — £24.32, silicone polka dot knee grips plus deep thigh pockets, in stock X-Small to X-Large.
- Best for cold mornings: High Waist Pocket Therma Lock Silicone Knee Tights — £24.31, fleece-lined for winter.
- Best grip: High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights — £28.29, full silicone seat and zipped side pockets.
- Best base layer for winter: Long Sleeve Zipped Neck Base Layer — £18.78, with thumbholes.
- Best base layer for summer or layering: Sleeveless Zipped Neck Base Layer — £16.39.
- Not sure on size? Get in touch and our team will help before you order.
How do the Gallop Equestrian styles compare?
| Style | From | Grip | Pockets | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Waist Pocket Tights | £24.32 | Silicone polka dot knee | Deep thigh pockets | Everyday schooling and hacking, all year |
| High Waist Pocket Therma Lock Silicone Knee Tights | £24.31 | Silicone polka dot knee | Deep thigh pockets | Cold weather riding and winter yard work |
| High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights | £28.29 | Full silicone seat | Zipped side pockets | Riders who want maximum stick in the saddle |
| Long Sleeve Zipped Neck Base Layer | £18.78 | — | No | Warmth under a jacket or body protector |
| Sleeveless Zipped Neck Base Layer | £16.39 | — | No | Warmer days, or a light layer under a top |
What is the difference between knee grip and full seat tights?
Knee-grip tights put silicone only on the inside of the knee. That is where most riders make contact in rising trot and over fences, so it is the popular choice for general riding, hacking and jumping. The High Waist Pocket Tights and the Therma Lock version both use a silicone polka dot knee pattern.
Full seat tights carry silicone across the seat instead. You get noticeably more stick when you sit deep, which is why riders doing flatwork and sitting trot tend to prefer them. In this range that is the High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights at £28.29.
Do the pockets actually hold a phone?
All three in-stock tights have pockets, but not the same kind. The High Waist Pocket Tights and the Therma Lock version both have deep thigh pockets — the usual place riders keep a phone, so it sits flat and out of the way rather than in a waistband. The Sophia uses deep zipped side pockets instead, which is the more secure option if you would rather your keys and phone were fastened in.
Why wear a riding base layer at all?
A base layer sits closest to your skin and is made to move sweat away from it, so you are not left cold and damp when you stop riding. The YKK zipped neck lets you open up when you get warm on a hack and close it again when the wind picks up, which is far easier than stopping to take a layer off. Both Gallop base layers are all-way stretch, chafe-resistant and offer UPF sun protection when you ride out.
Long sleeve or sleeveless?
Go long sleeve (£18.78) if it is your main winter layer under a jacket or body protector — it adds thumbholes to keep the sleeves in place. Go sleeveless (£16.39) if you want core warmth without bulk in the arms, or as a light summer option worn on its own. Plenty of riders own both and swap with the season.
What sizes and colours are available?
Sizing across the range runs from X-Small to X-Large, though what we can send depends on the style. Right now the High Waist Pocket Tights are in stock in every size from X-Small to X-Large, and black, navy blue, white, grey, burgundy, olive green and peacock blue are each available in at least one size — Taupe is sold out in every size. The Long Sleeve Zipped Neck Base Layer is in stock in every size from X-Small to X-Large, with black, navy blue, white, grey, burgundy, peacock blue, olive green, fuchsia, green and purple all available somewhere in the size run. The Sleeveless Zipped Neck Base Layer is in stock in black, navy blue, white, burgundy, olive green and peacock blue.
The Therma Lock tights are made in X-Small, Small and Medium only, and the Sophia full seat tights in X-Small and Small, so both are held in fewer sizes than the rest. Check the sizes shown on the product page before you set your heart on a colour, and if your size is not showing, get in touch and our team will help.
How should riding tights fit?
Riding tights should feel snug rather than tight, with no wrinkling behind the knee where the silicone sits — wrinkles there reduce grip and rub. A high waist is popular because it stays put when you are in a forward seat, rather than sliding down. If you are between sizes and prefer a firmer compressive feel, size down; if you plan to wear a thermal layer underneath in winter, size up.
How do you wash them without ruining the silicone?
Turn them inside out, wash cool on a gentle cycle and skip the fabric conditioner — conditioner leaves a film that dulls silicone grip. Do not tumble dry and do not iron the gripped areas. Air drying keeps both the grip and the stretch working for far longer.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Gallop Equestrian riding tights?
In-stock Gallop Equestrian tights start at £24.31 for the High Waist Pocket Therma Lock Silicone Knee Tights and £24.32 for the High Waist Pocket Tights. The High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights are £28.29. Base layers start at £16.39 for the sleeveless style and £18.78 for the long sleeve.
Are full seat tights better than knee grip tights?
Neither is better outright — they suit different riding. Full seat tights, like the Sophia at £28.29, give more grip when you sit deep, which helps in flatwork and sitting trot. Knee grip tights, like the High Waist Pocket Tights at £24.32, grip where your knee contacts the saddle and feel less restrictive for hacking and jumping.
Which Gallop Equestrian tights have pockets?
All three in-stock styles do. The High Waist Pocket Tights (£24.32) and the High Waist Pocket Therma Lock Silicone Knee Tights (£24.31) both have deep thigh pockets, which is where most riders carry a phone. The High Waist Sophia Full Silicone Seat Tights (£28.29) have deep zipped side pockets instead, so anything you carry is fastened in.
What do I wear under a riding jacket in winter?
A close-fitting base layer is the usual answer. The Long Sleeve Zipped Neck Base Layer at £18.78 sits next to the skin, moves sweat away and has a YKK neck zip you can open when you warm up, plus thumbholes to stop the sleeves riding up. Pair it with the Therma Lock tights at £24.31 on the coldest mornings.
What size riding tights should I order?
Sizes here run X-Small to X-Large depending on the style — the Pocket Tights cover the full run, while the Therma Lock is X-Small to Medium and the Sophia X-Small to Small. Order your usual size for a snug but comfortable fit. Size down if you prefer a firmer, more compressive feel; size up if you will wear a thermal layer underneath in winter. If you are unsure, get in touch and our team will help.
How do I wash riding tights so the grip lasts?
Turn them inside out and wash cool on a gentle cycle with no fabric conditioner, as conditioner coats the silicone and reduces grip. Air dry rather than tumble drying, and never iron the gripped panels. Done this way the silicone and the stretch both last much longer.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.