Find the perfect children’s Half Chaps.
Half Chaps for Young Riders: Comfort, Style & Durability
At Just Chaps, we understand the importance of finding riding kit that works for young riders. Whether you’re looking for something comfortable for daily rides or a stylish choice for competitions, we offer a wide variety of half chaps and gaiters for children of all sizes. From age 2 up to Child Tall, our half chaps are designed to fit every shape and size, ensuring that your young rider is both comfortable and confident in the saddle.
Why do young riders need Half Chaps?
Children need half chaps to provide comfort, support, and protection while riding. They help prevent chafing from the stirrup straps, offer a degree of stability thereby making it easier for young riders to remain comfortable. Half chaps also protect the lower legs from scratches and bumps, while offering flexibility and breathability for all-day wear. Designed to fit growing riders, they’re an essential piece of equestrian gear that enhances both safety and performance.
Here are the various options of children’s Half Chaps:
All Purpose Half Chaps
The All Purpose Half Chaps are our best-seller simply because young riders love them !
Key features of All Purpose Half Chaps include:
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Made from stretchy, comfortable neoprene
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Machine washable for easy care
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Available in Black and Brown and all sizes
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Comfortable and perfect for everyday use or competitions
Just Fun Half Chaps
We have Just Fun options that younger riders will love. Just Fun are made from neoprene like the All Purpose above but with the addition of a fun motif.
Half Chaps with Tractor motif. Tractor chaps for tractor-mad chaps. Cute and comfy.
Half Chaps with Unicorn. Cute pink or black chaps with a unicorn motif.
Half Chaps with National Flag. Wear your flag of choice with pride. Available in all Child sizes.
Saltos Leather Half Chaps
Saltos leather Half Chaps are a comfortable and smart option for children. Key features include:
- made from soft leather for comfort and flexibility
- the unique stretch leather panel offers a great fit
- smart enough for competition yet durable for every day
- available in all sizes from Child Small to Child Tall to fit all children
Horse & Hound’s test riders scored Saltos leather 9/10. Read their comments here.
Saltos Gaiters
Another winning product – voted “Best Value” in Horse & Rider. Beautifully made from a great design to fit all young riders – these gaiters will be their firm favourite. Take a look at them here.
If you’d like to learn more about our Saltos range of Leather Half Chaps and Gaiters, there’s more detail in this article here.
What Size Half Chaps for my Child?
At a glance, our child sizes are available as follows:
Dinky Dinky DD Approx Age 2
Child Super Small CSS Approx Age 4
Extra Small CXS Approx Age 5-6
Small CS Approx Age 7-8
Medium CM Approx Age 8-10
Large CL Approx Age 10-12
Tall CT Age 10+ tall and slim
For more detailed information relating to sizing, we recommend you measure the calf at its widest and length of leg from back of knee to floor (with the rider sat and without shoes)….. then head over to the product page of choice. For a detailed read on sizing, take a look at a blog here. If you’d like to chat it through with us, call the team on 01403 820887.
Waterproofs for Children
Children feel the cold much more than adults and can understandably stuggle out in yard in bad weather. Just Chaps have developed a complete range of waterproofs for young riders to keep them warm and dry. Our range is perfect for in the yard, in the saddle and at shows. You can read about our range of waterproofs here. Caring for waterproofs is easier than you might think, we talk you throught it here.
If you have any questions regarding our products – in particular our half chaps for children, please call us on 01403 820887, or email info@justchaps.com – we’re here to help !