We all know that riding gloves are a boon to our horse riding, no matter what discipline we prefer - they improve contact, and also save our hands from being made sore from pressure or slippage! But how do we choose from such a wide range of riding gloves?
Despite there being gloves available for a diverse range of equestrian disciplines, including show jumping, dressage, hunting, eventing, driving,
and polo, as well as general work gloves, the physical differences in glove styles are actually quite slight. In terms of design and engineering, it is generally just about the reinforcement requirements for the discipline in question, where gloves for horse riding are concerned. Plus, your budget will affect the quality of the material used.
You do get what you pay for, so look out for durability, quality and comfort - a combination of the right materials and designs, as well as quality production will offer a pair of riding gloves that lasts and lasts.
Technology has changed, and heavy, wet woolly riding gloves are a thing of the past! So what is the most exciting recent development seen in synthetic material production? The main differences today are in the materials. Natural leather is more popular in traditional equestrian disciplines such as showing, carriage driving, hunting and dressage competitions, while synthetic materials are often seen for eventing and showjumping, in line with the modern competition outfits that are commonly popular.
Dublin’s leather show gloves boast an elasticated wrist and touch tape fastening tab across the outer palm for perfect adjustment. A warmer version, the Dublin leather winter horse riding gloves, boast thinsulate - the ideal riding glove for hunting this Autumn!
Synthetic materials are more commonly favoured in riding gloves for jumping, eventing and polo. The benefits of a synthetic riding glove is that they are washable, durable and generally more comfortable; this makes them extremely popular. They can often be machine-washed and air-dried, and when you put them back on the next day, they’re usually like a new pair of gloves! As an example, the Caldene Ladies Competition Riding Gloves are made from flexible, lightweight PU material that offers maximum grip without compromising feel of the reins. It has a hook and loop fastening for a close fit.
Do browse our range, which includes children’s riding gloves for under £3, as well as top name brands retailing up to around £30.
