Last Updated on September 1, 2020
Are you searching for the best horse riding gloves?
My family and I have been riding and showing horses for years and have used a number of riding gloves over the years. I like quality and a good deal as I don’t have time to buy multiple pairs of gloves just to find the right pair and if you are like me this guide is for you.
We have reviewed the top riding gloves for men, women, and kids for comfort, performance, durability, and value. We also broke our picks down into the best summer and winter horse riding gloves. Let’s get to it.
Check out the quick list below for links to customer reviews and prices for our top horse riding gloves picks, or read on for the full review:
- Heritage Pro-Flow Summer Show Glove
- TuffRider Ladies Leather Summer Gloves
- Noble Outfitters Perfect Fit Riding Gloves Blackberry 9
- Mashfa Kids Horse Riding Gloves
- RSL ISO Winter Riding Glove
- SSG Winter Training Gloves
- Heritage Winter Trail Glove
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Top Horse Riding Gloves
We tested the most popular riding glove brands in the saddle. Our picks all offer exceptional comfort, durability, and value.
Summer Riding Gloves
Heritage Pro-Flow Summer Show Glove
These extremely comfortable riding gloves feature Coolmax mesh that allows air to flow through and keep your hands cool while riding. These gloves work perfectly for English riding or on the trails. They are double stitched meaning they should last you a good long time. Add to it a leather wrapped index finger to prevent your reins from wearing it out.
- Coolmax mesh for cool air flow
- Leather wrapped index finger
- Double stitched and durable
- Ideal for English riding
- Excellent value
TuffRider Ladies Leather Summer Gloves
These summer ladies riding gloves are waterproof making them a great choice for rainy and wet riding conditions. They have a hook and loop closure in addition to a secure elastic wristband to keep your hands dry. These are not quite as cool as the first pick but are an excellent trail riding glove.
- Comfortable
- Waterproof
- Elastic wrist
- Ideal for trails and schooling
Noble Outfitters Perfect Fit Riding Gloves Blackberry 9
The stretch fit of these riding gloves was very comfortable while providing excellent grip on the reins. The velcro wrist closure held firm and the air flow was quite good. These are an excellent riding glove for schooling and the trails.
- Comfortable fit
- Good grip on the reins
- Velcro wrist closure
- Excellent value
Mashfa Kids Horse Riding Gloves
These durable equestrian riding gloves come in multiple fun colors your kids will love. They have good grip for safety and allow air flow to keep their hands cool.
- Boys and Girls
- Multiple colors to choose from
- Good grip for safety
- Durable
- Excellent value
Winter Riding Gloves
RSL ISO Winter Riding Glove
These high quality winter horse riding gloves are an exceptional value. Waterproof to keep your hands dry with a warm microfleece lining. They are windproof to protect your hands from the biting winter wind. They feature a good grip which is very important when riding in the winter.
- Warm microfleece lining
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Good grip
SSG Winter Training Gloves
These riding gloves are incredibly warm making them a great choice for those cold winter rides. They fit well for winter gloves and I felt a good handle on the reins. They are leather with a polar fleece lining. Sizes for both men and women. This is an excellent winter riding glove.
- Warm polar fleece lining
- Leather
- Ideal for very cold temps
- Comfortable with a good grip
Heritage Winter Trail Glove
Incredibly comfortable and warm winter equestrian riding gloves. They feature a polar fleece lining and a rein cut design making them ideal for trail riding and schooling in cold winter temperatures.
- Polar fleece liner
- Seems on the outside
- Rein cut design
- Comes in multiple color options
- Comfortable
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A well fitting and high quality pair of horse riding gloves will significantly improve your riding experience. The best equestrian gloves will give you a great feel of the reins while keeping your hands cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Always make sure you use proper fitting gloves as a poor fit can lead to less control and potential hazards while riding.
Here is the quick list with our picks for the best horse riding gloves one more time. To see prices and customer reviews view the links below.
- Heritage Pro-Flow Summer Show Glove
- TuffRider Ladies Leather Summer Gloves
- Noble Outfitters Perfect Fit Riding Gloves Blackberry 9
- Mashfa Kids Horse Riding Gloves
- RSL ISO Winter Riding Glove
- SSG Winter Training Gloves
- Heritage Winter Trail Glove
Fred is the editor of Equine Ridge. He grew up raising horses and has been riding, training, and competing for almost four decades. Fred started out performing on the AQHA and PHBA circuits. Fred trained other competitors in English and Western riding disciplines and today offers free riding lessons to youth who would otherwise not be able to afford lessons. When not working with horses he can be found backpacking or trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Email Fred at fred@equineridge.com