Children’s Riding Hats & Helmet Covers - Safety, Fit & Fun
Our UVEX riding hats and helmet covers are chosen to help young riders feel safe, comfortable and confident, whatever their age or experience.
Choosing the Right Children’s Riding Hat
There are a few things worth thinking about when choosing children’s 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.
To measure, wrap a soft tape measure around the widest part of your child’s head, just above the eyebrows and the tops of the ears. If the measurement falls between 49 and 54 cm, the hat can be adjusted to fit.
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.
Toddler and Baby Riding Hats
If you’re looking for a riding hat for a 2 year old or a toddler horse riding helmet for those very first pony rides, our UVEX hats are a popular choice. Many parents searching for a baby riding hat want a lightweight, secure helmet that their little one will happily wear, and the adjustable fit means the same hat can carry on fitting as they grow.
The smallest setting is 49 cm, so measure your child’s head before you order. If it’s under 49 cm, the hat won’t yet give a secure fit, and it’s worth waiting until it does.
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.
Matt Black and Matt Navy
Classic, understated finishes that suit any riding outfit: the Uvex Matt Black and Uvex Matt Navy adjustable children’s riding hats.
Shiny Navy and Shiny Burgundy
A glossy finish for young riders who like to stand out, in the Uvex Shiny Navy and Uvex Shiny Burgundy.
Shiny Flower and Happy Horse
For something more playful, choose the Uvex Shiny Flower Navy or Uvex Shiny Flower Burgundy, or the Uvex Happy Horse Black and Uvex Happy Horse Anthracite.
Kids’ Horse Riding Helmets for Girls and Boys
From pony-mad girls who love the Shiny Flower and Happy Horse designs to boys who prefer a classic matt black or navy, there’s a kids’ horse riding helmet here for every young rider. Every style uses the same adjustable fit and safety features, so you can choose on looks alone. As junior riding hats, they’re designed for children rather than adults, so they’re lighter and easier for small riders to wear.
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.
Like any riding hat, replace it after a significant fall or knock, even if you can’t see any damage.
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.
Shop More Riding Hats, Covers and Kit
Shop UVEX Riding Hats
Uvex Matt Black Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Matt Navy Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Shiny Navy Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Shiny Burgundy Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Shiny Flower Navy Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Shiny Flower Burgundy Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Happy Horse Black Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Uvex Happy Horse Anthracite Adjustable Children's Riding Hat
Helmet Covers
Helmet cover - Unicorn
Helmet cover - Bunny
Halloween helmet cover
Saddle and Hat Covers
Kids’ Riding Clothing and Boots
Riding Boots
Jodhpur Boots For Children
Gloves
Kids Riding Leggings, Tights and Breeches
Kids’ Riding Base Layers
Waterproof Jackets and Trousers
Saddles and Saddle Accessories
Inky Dinky Saddles
Saddle Essentials
Transitioning Sets
