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Size Guides

Measure once, order with confidence. General guidance to help you find the right fit.

These are general guides to help you find the right fit. Sizing varies between brands and products, so always check the chart on each item. For riding helmets and body protectors, we strongly recommend professional fitting.

Rider clothing

Clothing is generally sized by your waist and hip measurements, or by dress size. Measure over light clothing, keeping the tape level and comfortably snug.

UK SizeWaistHip
863–66cm88–91cm
1068–71cm93–96cm
1273–76cm98–101cm
1478–81cm103–106cm
1683–86cm108–111cm
1888–91cm113–116cm

Guide only, check the size chart on each garment, as cut and stretch vary.

Riding boots

Short boots follow your usual shoe size. Long boots also depend on calf width and leg height, measure around the widest part of your calf and from the floor to the back of your knee, in riding socks.

MeasurementHow to measure
Foot sizeYour usual UK shoe size
Calf widthAround the widest part of the calf
Leg heightFloor to the back of the knee, standing

Riding helmets

Hat size is based on the circumference of your head in centimetres, measured around the widest point about a centimetre above the eyebrows and ears. Use this as a starting point only, always have a hat professionally fitted.

Head circumferenceApprox. hat size
52cm6½
54cm6⅝
56cm6⅞
58cm7⅛
60cm7⅜
Fit is safety. A riding hat must be correctly fitted and certified to a current standard. Please have yours professionally fitted and replace it after any fall or impact.

Horse rugs

Measure in a straight line from the centre of the chest, along the side of the body, to the point of the buttock. In the UK, rug sizes are given in feet and inches.

MeasurementRug size
137cm4'6"
145cm4'9"
155cm5'0"
165cm5'3"
173cm5'6"
183cm6'0"
193cm6'3"
201cm6'6"

Need help? Read how to measure a horse for a rug.