Premier Equine Junior
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Junior clothing, breeches, boots and competition wear that keeps up with them.
Premier Equine Junior Riding Gear
What is Premier Equine junior riding gear?
Premier Equine's junior range is competition-grade riding wear scaled down for young riders — the same technical fabrics and boot construction as the adult lines, in children's sizes from roughly 3–4 years up to 13–14 years (boots in junior UK sizes). This collection holds 35 Premier Equine lines for young riders — paddock boots, tall boots, breeches, riding tights, show shirts, competition jackets, gloves and base layers, plus a few adult crossover sizes for teenagers. In-stock prices start at £21.60 for Presa Junior mesh riding gloves and run to £117 for the Evinco girls' competition jacket (from £110, depending on colour), so you can build anything from a yard-day outfit to full show turnout in one place.
In a hurry? Start here:
- Everyday yard boot: Torlano Junior Leather Chelsea Boot — £46.80, black or brown
- Everyday legwear: Brava Girls Full Seat Gel Riding Breeches — £48.60 in navy or black
- First show outfit: Luciana Girls Short Sleeve Show Shirt (£39.60) + Brava competition breeches in white or beige (£48.60) + Presa Junior white competition gloves (£21.60)
- Show jacket: Enzo Boys Competition Jacket £104.40 or Evinco Girls Competition Jacket from £110
- Cooler days: Dante Junior Unisex Gilet — £54
Which Premier Equine junior kit does your rider need?
| What you need | Our pick | Price (in stock) | Why this one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday paddock boot | Torlano Junior Leather Chelsea Boot | £46.80 | Pull-on Chelsea style in black or brown — quick on and off for yard jobs and lessons |
| Leather lace-up boot | Virtus Junior Leather Paddock Boot | from £45.00 | Traditional lace-up look; also in adult crossover sizes (Virtus adult from £50.40) |
| Smart-value leather boot | Elnaro Junior Leather Paddock Boot | £48.60 | Classic black leather jodhpur-boot styling |
| Tall boot for shows | Anima Junior Synthetic Field Tall Riding Boot | £70.20 | Lightweight synthetic alternative to leather with elasticated laces, YKK zip and spur rests |
| Everyday breeches | Brava Girls Full Seat Gel Riding Breeches | £48.60 | Full gel seat for grip; navy and black hide yard dust |
| Competition breeches | Brava Girls Full Seat Gel Competition Riding Breeches | £48.60 | Same gel-seat grip in show-ring white or beige |
| Pull-on riding tights | Astrid Girls Full Seat Gel Pull On Riding Tights | £50.40 | No zips or buttons — easiest option for younger riders (5–8 years in stock) |
| Show shirt | Luciana Girls Short Sleeve Show Shirt | £39.60 | White or vanilla; long-sleeve Tessa (£43.20) and diamanté Maria (£43.20) also available |
| Competition jacket | Enzo Boys / Evinco Girls | £104.40 / from £110 | Tailored show jackets in children's sizes 3–4 to 13–14 years |
| Gloves | Presa Junior Mesh Riding Gloves | £21.60 | Breathable mesh backs; white competition version at the same price |
| Layers | Junior Ombretta Technical Riding Top | £37.80 | Four-way-stretch quarter-zip base layer that doubles as cross-country colours |
What should a young rider wear day to day?
For lessons and yard days, the workhorse combination is a paddock boot plus grippy legwear. The Torlano Junior Leather Chelsea Boot (£46.80) is the easy choice for most families — no laces to tie, real leather, and both black and brown are in stock across junior sizes. If your rider prefers a lace-up look, the Virtus Junior Leather Paddock Boot starts at £45.00, and the Elnaro Junior (£48.60) is a classic black jodhpur-boot style.
On the bottom half, the Brava Girls Full Seat Gel Riding Breeches (£48.60, navy or black) give a full gel seat for extra security, while the pull-on Astrid Girls riding tights (£50.40) skip zips and buttons entirely — handy for younger children who dress themselves. Up top, the Junior Ombretta Technical Riding Top (£37.80) is a sweat-wicking, four-way-stretch quarter-zip that works as a base layer in winter and on its own in summer; sizing runs slim, so go up a size for a relaxed fit. Add the Dante Junior Unisex Gilet (£54, navy, black or olive) or the Junior Pro Rider Riding Jacket (£68.40) when the temperature drops, and Junior 4 Season Socks (£22.50) underneath tall boots.
Which Premier Equine boots suit growing feet?
Growing feet are the classic kids'-kit dilemma: spend a lot and they grow out of them, spend too little and the boots fall apart first. This range splits the difference sensibly:
- Leather, built to last a season or two: Torlano Chelsea (£46.80), Virtus lace-up (from £45.00) and Elnaro (£48.60) — real leather at prices that don't sting when sizes change.
- Tall boots without the leather price: the Anima Junior Synthetic Field Tall Riding Boot (£70.20) uses a synthetic outer with elasticated laces, twin elastic panels, a YKK zip and rear spur rests — show-ring looks at a growing-child price, in stock across junior UK sizes 12–3.
How much growing room should I allow?
Aim for about a thumb's width of space in front of the toes with riding socks on — enough to grow into, not so much that the heel lifts in the stirrup. Calf fit matters more on tall boots: the Anima's elastic panels forgive a little growth, but measure the calf at the widest point before ordering.
What does a junior rider need for their first competition?
A first show outfit from this collection, all currently in stock:
- Shirt: Luciana Girls Short Sleeve Show Shirt (£39.60) for summer, Tessa long-sleeve (£43.20) for cooler days, or the Maria diamanté shirt (£43.20) for a touch of sparkle. The Rossini lycra show shirt (£41.40) is the stretchiest option.
- Jacket: Enzo Boys Competition Jacket (£104.40, black, 3–4 to 13–14 years) or Evinco Girls Competition Jacket (from £110).
- Breeches: Brava competition breeches in white or beige (£48.60).
- Gloves: Presa Junior white mesh competition gloves (£21.60).
- Boots: Anima Junior tall boots (£70.20) or a polished paddock boot.
That's a complete, correctly turned-out show outfit for roughly £285 with tall boots — and every piece except the jacket earns its keep at home schooling too. If you're unsure what a specific discipline or Pony Club branch expects, get in touch and our team will help.
Delivery, returns and sizing help
Orders over £50 ship free within the UK — most kit combinations here clear that easily. If a size doesn't work out, you have 90 days to return it. Sizing between brands can be inconsistent at junior ages, so if you're between sizes or buying show kit for a specific date, get in touch and our team will help before you order.
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Premier Equine junior gear — your questions answered
What ages and sizes does Premier Equine junior gear cover?
Clothing runs in age bands from 3–4 years up to 13–14 years. Junior boots run in junior UK sizes (typically UK 12 Junior through UK 3), and some styles such as the Virtus paddock boot continue into adult sizes for teenagers who've outgrown the junior range. Each product page lists the exact sizes currently in stock.
Are synthetic riding boots acceptable for competitions?
Yes — the Anima Junior Synthetic Field Tall Riding Boot (£70.20) is designed for competition use, with a traditional field-boot look, YKK zip and spur rests. At most grassroots and Pony Club level, a clean, well-fitted synthetic tall boot is perfectly acceptable, and it costs far less to replace as feet grow. Always check your specific competition's turnout rules if in doubt.
What should my child wear for their first show?
The standard first-show outfit is a white or cream show shirt, a dark competition jacket, white or beige breeches, white gloves and clean boots. From this collection that's the Luciana shirt (£39.60), Enzo or Evinco jacket (£104.40 / from £110), Brava competition breeches (£48.60) and Presa Junior white gloves (£21.60). A correctly fitted, up-to-standard riding hat is also essential — sold separately.
Riding tights or breeches — which is better for kids?
Tights like the Astrid (£50.40) are pull-on with four-way stretch and a full silicone or gel seat — quickest to get on and most comfortable for casual riding. Breeches like the Brava (£48.60) have a more traditional cut and come in competition colours, so they work for both schooling and shows. Many families run tights for everyday and keep one white or beige pair of breeches for competition days.
How should riding boots fit a growing child?
With riding socks on, allow about a thumb's width in front of the toes — room to grow without the heel lifting in the stirrup. On tall boots, measure the calf at its widest point and check it against the size chart; elastic panels like those on the Anima Junior give some flexibility. If you're between sizes, get in touch and our team will help.
What if the size I order doesn't fit?
You have 90 days to return items, so there's plenty of time to try kit on properly at home. Orders over £50 qualify for free UK delivery. If you'd like sizing advice before ordering — especially for show jackets and tall boots, where fit matters most — get in touch and our team will help.
Last reviewed 2026-07-19 by the Just Horse Riders team.