Many riders prefer to wear riding gloves all year round – whether you’re competing, hacking or working your horse from the ground, they offer protection in a number of ways. Some of the best winter riding gloves on the market can retail at more than £50, but while they might be really fantastic, if you’re shopping on a budget they’re no good to you.
The tighter your budget, the more you’ll probably have to compromise, so consider which features are most important to you. If you’re on the hunt for winter riding gloves, your main priority is probably warmth, so look out for insulating linings and water-repellent materials. If you’re looking for improved grip, check the palms have silicone patterns and reinforced areas.
There’s still quite a range available under £20 – you’ll find some gloves with touchscreen compatibility, while others will be lined, water-repellent or have reflective elements. Others will be much simpler with less features.
We grouped the gloves in our selection by season, so you can easily find what you’re looking for…
Colours: Black, navy, brown, grey, raspberry or green | Sizes: XS–XL | RRP: £15.99 |
These gloves have a stretch mesh back with synthetic suede palms and between-finger reinforcements for reliable grip. The adjustable stretch wrists offer a good fit. Also available in child sizes (RRP £12.50).
The mesh on the top side of these gloves is not only nice and airy, but also lets through UV rays, which prevents the typical equestrian hand tan lines.
Colours: Black, brown or navy | Sizes: 6–10½ | RRP: £19.99 |
These gloves are designed to offer good grip while keeping your hands cool and allowing them to breathe. They feature breathable mesh, a synthetic palm, reinforced rein fingers and touchscreen-compatible fingers.
Colours: Navy or black | Sizes: XS–XL | RRP: £18.99 |
These gloves are made from synthetic leather and a stretchable Lycra, which offers the combination of good grip and flexibilty. Discreet micro holes aid ventilation, while the smooth lining wicks moisture away from the skin to aid quick drying. The fingertips are touchscreen compatible, and the touch-tape wrist fastening is partnered with an elastic cuff for a secure fit.
Colours: Black, brown, navy or white | Sizes: S–XL | RRP: £13.95 |
These gloves have a serino synthetic leather palm for good grip and touchscreen-compatible fingers for convenience. The top side is made from a Lycra mesh for added breathability and the touch-tape fastening offers easy adjustment. Machine washable at 30°C.
Colours: Black or brown | Sizes: XS–XL | RRP: £13.99 |
These non-slip synthetic leather gloves have a light stretch for a comfortable fit. They also feature gusseted wrist openings, touch-tape fastenings and reinforced riding grips.
Colours: Black or white | Sizes: XS–L | RRP: £19.95 |
These gloves are made from a breathable mesh material with four-way stretch, making them lightweight and providing close-fitting contact for good feel on the reins. The anti-slip flexible fabric palm provides grip in all conditions.
These touchscreen compatible gloves are waterproof with a Thinsulate lining. They have an elasticated cuff for a snug fit and fasten with touch tape at the wrist.
These everyday riding gloves are designed to be worn in colder weather. The silicone grip palms provide grip, while the fleece inner lining helps to trap warmth.
These softshell gloves feature a silicone grip palm for superior grip as well as touchscreen compatible fingertips, which allow you to keep using your phone. They are windproof and water repellent and are fastened with a durable zip for ease and practicality.
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