Children’s Riding Hats & Helmet Covers - Safety, Fit & Fun
Choosing the Right Childrens Riding Hat
There are a few things worth thinking about when choosing childrens riding hats, and getting the fit right matters just as much as the style.
Adjustable Hats That Grow With Your Child
Our Uvex adjustable riding hats use a simple adjustment system, so you get a snug, secure fit without needing to size up every time your child grows. A 3D IAS system adjusts the height and width to the shape of your child’s head, and a Fast Adapting System and Monomatic lock can be operated with one hand. This makes our adjustable horse riding hats a practical choice for families who ride regularly, and it’s why they’re one of the most popular styles among the children’s riding hats in this collection.
Riding Hat Sizes
Every UVEX hat in this collection is one adjustable size, from 49 to 54 cm (19 to 21 inches), so it can grow with your child’s head. Use the size filters on this page and check head circumference rather than age alone, since children’s head sizes can vary considerably at the same age.
From Toddlers to Confident Young Riders
Whether you’re looking for a first riding hat for a toddler taking their earliest steps in the saddle, or a children’s riding helmet for a more experienced young rider, our range covers every stage. Many parents start with a fully adjustable toddler riding hat and simply adjust the fit as their child grows, rather than buying a completely new helmet each time.
Our UVEX Riding Hat Styles
The collection includes the UVEX hat in matt black and matt navy, shiny navy and shiny burgundy, shiny flower navy and shiny flower burgundy, and Happy Horse in black and anthracite.
Safety and Fit
A properly fitted children’s equestrian helmet is one of the most important parts of your child’s kit. The UVEX hats list the SEI EN 1384:2023 safety standard on their product pages. They are inmould helmets, described as super lightweight and well ventilated, with secure, adjustable fastenings so they stay comfortably in place in and out of the saddle.
Fun and Practical Helmet Covers
As well as our range of children’s riding helmets, this collection includes playful helmet covers designed to fit over your child’s existing hat. The Helmet cover - Unicorn is a fleece cover with a unicorn horn, ears and rainbow-coloured manes, in a universal size with an elastic trim edge. The Helmet cover - Bunny can be worn with or without a flap, and the Halloween helmet cover comes in various Halloween themes and fits helmets with and without a visor. They make a lovely finishing touch, whether your child is heading to a lesson or a fancy dress ride. All three covers can be machine washed at 30 degrees. Please do not tumble dry them, and we recommend avoiding fabric softener. For more, see our full saddle and hat covers.
Complete Your Riding Setup
Children’s riding hats are just one part of a complete riding outfit. Pair yours with riding boots, gloves and saddle essentials to help your child feel safe and comfortable from head to toe. For the saddle itself, visit our Inky Dinky Saddles® collection, designed specifically for young riders, or browse our full range of rider equipment and accessories.
