Children's Horse Riding Hats & Helmets

Riding hats for children are functional and will help protect younger riders. The best riding hat for a child in the UK is also fun and trendy with great colours and patterns. A children's adjustable horse riding helmet will also grow with them, and many are unisex and appropriate for use as a boy's riding hat or a girl's riding hat.

* We recommend following children's riding hats UK safety standards and that a kid's horse riding hat is worn when leading, riding, lunging, long-reining, driving, or working around horses in any capacity, and that follows current safety regulations as outlined by the British Horse Society (BHS)**

* BHS Events Hat Guide 2024

* BHS Hat Standards 2024

* BHS International Hat Standards 2024

* BHS Equestrian Access Groups Hat Guidelines 2024

Members of the Pony Club must also follow specific regulations regarding the different disciplines. As a rule, The Pony Club follows the British Equestrian Federation's Standards for Riding Hats. Members must wear a child's horse riding helmet with a chinstrap properly fastened to prevent movement of the children's riding helmet in the event of a fall. Depending on the individual sport within Pony Club, the type and colour requirements of the children's horse riding helmet may vary. Look for a children's horse riding hat's description to include Pony Club Approved. More complete rules can be found here.

Horse Riding Helmets and Hats for Kids

When choosing a children's riding hat, consider the colour, price, manufacturer, and safety features. Also regard helmet fit, as many brands include a children's adjustable riding hat, while other styles have fixed sizing. The children's horse riding helmet size chart will help you choose the best starting point for young riders. Some sports require a child's riding hat to be jockey skull caps, which offer protection without the peak and can be used with a silk cover. 

Boys and Girls Horse Riding Helmets

The colours of a kid's riding hat may mimic that of adult helmets with traditional shades of black, brown, and navy. Non-traditional colours like pinks, purples, and blues are options, too. Additionally, the finishes of horse riding helmets for the kid's styles include velvet, matte, and glossy. There are many sparkly helmet options, too. For special occasions and premier options, consider a premium riding hat for children.

Fun designs, such as unicorns, hearts, and other graphics, adorn some horse riding helmet kid's styles. A kid's riding helmet is fun to show off and will foster safety as a habit. These expressive helmets are not just a girl's horse riding helmet; anyone can wear them.

For sizing, refer to a children's horse riding helmet size chart. Many brands offer fixed sizing, while others provide adjustable riding hat child sizes, which can change as the rider grows. Both round and oblong-shaped helmets are provided for a girl's riding helmet and a boy's horse riding helmet. An adjustable harness, usually with laces, is featured on some children's horse riding hats.

Of particular note, for a girl's horse riding hat to fit correctly, it should accommodate different hairstyles. 

Many characteristics of adult helmets are available in a kid's horse riding helmet. Ventilation provides comfort, and harnesses are often padded. Lightweight materials, quick-release buckles, and suede accents are also popular features. A pop of colour down the centre is a fun touch, and colour options extend beyond pink for girl's riding hats to include blues, golds, and purples, too. 

Please contact our friendly Discount Equestrian team for further advice about choosing the proper children's riding hat sizes. We are fully qualified to assist with all adult and kid's riding hats. We are fully qualified to fit riding hats for yourself or a young rider.