Matchy-matchy sets are more popular with pony-mad children and teens than anyone else – it’s what all young riders have at the top of their gift list, whether they have a pony of their own or have lessons at their local riding school. And while matchy-matchy has become synonymous with LeMieux sets, there are actually quite a few other brands who’ve designed sets specifically for the younger rider and ponies, too.
Keen to have the best pictures to share with friends and replicate the looks of their equestrian social media idols, such as This Esme, matchy-matchy has become a key part of riding life for many young riders. If you’re looking to purchase a set for a young rider who hasn’t requested a specific colourway from a particular brand (as they often do), here’s our selection of matchy-matchy sets for children and ponies for you to choose from…
Matchy-matchy sets designed for children and ponies
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LeMieux Mini Collection
Set colours: Bluebell, papaya, watermelon, marine, fig, sienna, mist, kiwi or wisteria | Rider sizes: 3/4–11/12 years |
Incredibly popular with young riders, the Mini collection is designed especially for children up to 12 years old. Items in this set also match with other products in the wider LeMieux collection. The main Mini set includes…
Set colours: Red/navy, plum/teal, mint/grey or navy/magenta | Rider sizes: 7/8–15/16 years |
Although this Hy collection is only for the rider, there are horse items in the Sport Active collection (listed in our other guide to matchy-matchy sets) that will match, too. The DynaMiza Ecliptic collection includes…
Set colours: Blush pink, ruby red, oak green, deep purple, sapphire blue or onyx black | Horse sizes: Mini, small pony, pony, cob or full |
This sparkly set from Ponyo can be purchased as individual items or as a complete eight-part set (from £179). While it doesn’t include anything for the rider to wear, it has everything you want for a pony and is available in some additional small pony sizes. It includes…
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