Dublin Ladies
Breeches & Riding Tights
Tops, breeches, jackets and competition wear built for everyday riding.
Dublin Ladies Breeches & Riding Tights
Which Dublin ladies breeches or riding tights should you buy?
If you want maximum grip in the saddle, choose a full-seat style such as the Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches (from £76.49) or the Dublin Shona Full Suede Seat Denim Breeches (from £62.99). If you want comfort for everyday riding and yard work, choose pull-on tights like the Dublin Everyday Riding Tights (from £44.99), or knee-patch jodhpurs like the Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs (from £38.69). This collection holds 17 Dublin styles for women and juniors, covering full-seat breeches, knee-patch breeches, denim breeches, jodhpurs and technical riding tights.
In a hurry?
- Best grip for schooling and dressage: Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches, from £76.49
- Best smart everyday breech: Dublin Cammy Comfort Twill Breeches, from £71.99
- Best denim look with grip: Dublin Shona Full Grip Silicone Print Denim Breeches, from £64.79
- Best pull-on tight: Dublin Everyday Riding Tights, from £44.99
- Best classic jodhpur: Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs, from £38.69
- Best budget tight: Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights, from £12.18 (ladies sizes from £15.30)
- Best for juniors: Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs - Childs, from £29.69
Breeches, jodhpurs or riding tights: what is the difference?
The three names describe three different jobs. Breeches are the structured, tailored option with a proper waistband, belt loops and pockets. Jodhpurs are the everyday workhorse, usually softer and simpler, and the term is most often used for knee-patch styles and junior sizes. Riding tights are the stretchiest of the three, pulled on like leggings, and are the easiest choice for long yard days and hacking.
| Style | Best for | Grip type | In-stock example | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-seat breeches | Schooling, flatwork, competition | Full gel seat | Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches | £76.49 |
| Comfort twill breeches | Smart everyday riding | Full seat | Dublin Cammy Comfort Twill Breeches | £71.99 |
| Denim breeches, full grip | Casual riding with a denim look | Silicone print full seat | Dublin Shona Full Grip Silicone Print Denim Breeches | £64.79 |
| Denim breeches, suede seat | Hacking and all-day wear | Full suede seat | Dublin Shona Full Suede Seat Denim Breeches | £62.99 |
| Denim breeches, knee patch | Everyday riding | Knee patch | Dublin Shona Knee Patch Denim Breeches | £61.19 |
| Everyday riding tights | Hacking, yard work, warm days | Full seat | Dublin Everyday Riding Tights | £44.99 |
| Knee-patch jodhpurs | Lessons, general riding | Knee patch | Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs | £38.69 |
| Performance tights | Active riding, phone pockets | Seamless grip seat | Dublin Power Performance Mid Rise Colour Block Tights | £25.03 (ladies from £38.31) |
| Junior jodhpurs | Young riders | Knee patch | Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs - Childs | £29.69 |
Do you need a full seat or a knee patch?
When a full seat makes sense
A full-seat design puts grip material across the seat and down the inner leg, so your position stays steadier through sitting trot, canter transitions and flatwork. That is why riders doing regular schooling tend to reach for the Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches (from £76.49) or the Dublin Shona Full Grip Silicone Print Denim Breeches (from £64.79). The trade-off is that grip can feel sticky if you do a lot of rising work or move around in the saddle a great deal.
When a knee patch is the better buy
A knee patch grips only where your leg meets the saddle flap, which leaves the seat free to slide. Most riders find that more comfortable for hacking, jumping and general riding, and knee-patch styles are usually cheaper. The Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs (from £38.69), the Dublin Shona Knee Patch Denim Breeches (from £61.19) and the Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights (ladies sizes from £15.30) all sit in this group.
What should you wear in cold or warm weather?
Dublin sizes its range across the seasons. For warmer days and busy yard sessions, lighter pull-on styles such as the Dublin Everyday Riding Tights (from £44.99) and the Dublin Cool It Everyday Riding Tights (one junior size in stock at £14.99) breathe well and wick moisture. For cold mornings, a heavier fabric with a fuller cut over a base layer is the more comfortable route, and the twill weight of the Dublin Cammy Comfort Twill Breeches (from £71.99) suits winter schooling. Stock across thermal styles moves quickly through the season, so it is worth checking the live product pages before you plan a winter wardrobe.
How do Dublin ladies sizes work?
Dublin ladies sizes are listed as a dress size paired with a waist measurement in inches, for example "Ladies 12/30 Inch". Junior sizes are listed as an age paired with a waist measurement, for example "Childs 10/24 Inch". Measure around your natural waist with a tape, then match that inch figure rather than guessing from your usual jeans size, because riding waistbands sit differently. If two sizes look close, riders who wear their breeches over a base layer in winter often prefer the larger of the two. If you are unsure, get in touch and our team will help you pick.
How should you care for riding breeches and tights?
Grip seats and knee patches are the parts that wear out first, and heat is what damages them. Wash on a cool cycle, turn the garment inside out, skip fabric softener because it coats the grip, and dry flat or on a line rather than in a tumble dryer. Doing that keeps silicone, gel and suede panels gripping for far longer, and it protects the stretch in technical tights too.
Dublin ladies breeches and riding tights: your questions answered
What is the cheapest pair of Dublin ladies riding tights here?
The Dublin Performance Flex Knee Patch Riding Tights are the lowest-priced option in stock, starting at £12.18 for junior sizes and £15.30 for ladies sizes. They are a knee-patch design, so they suit everyday riding and yard work rather than heavy schooling where a full seat helps more.
Which Dublin breeches are best for dressage and schooling?
Look at full-seat styles. The Dublin Shelby Full Seat Breeches (from £76.49) have a full gel seat and come in Black, White, Beige, Latte and Ink Navy, which covers both training and turnout requirements. The Dublin Shona Full Suede Seat Denim Breeches (from £62.99) are a good alternative if you prefer a suede grip and a denim look.
Do any Dublin riding tights have phone pockets?
Yes. The Dublin Power Performance Mid Rise Colour Block Tights are built with phone pockets, so your phone stays secure while you ride or work around the yard. Junior sizes start at £25.03 and ladies sizes start at £38.31. Check the individual product page for the sizes and colours currently in stock.
Are there Dublin jodhpurs for children in this collection?
Yes. The Dublin Supa-Fit Zip Up Knee Patch Jodhpurs - Childs are available from £29.69 in Beige and Navy Blue, with sizes running from Childs 4/21 Inch up to Childs 16/27 Inch. Several ladies styles, including the Performance Flex tights, also come in junior sizes.
Can you wear riding tights instead of breeches for a lesson?
For everyday lessons and hacking, yes. Riding tights such as the Dublin Everyday Riding Tights (from £44.99) give grip through the seat and leg protection in a softer, pull-on fit. For competition, check your discipline's dress rules first, because some classes still require traditional tailored breeches in a specified colour.
How do you stop grip seats wearing out?
Keep them away from heat. Wash inside out on a cool cycle, avoid fabric softener because it leaves a film over silicone and gel panels, and never tumble dry. Line-drying or drying flat keeps the grip and the stretch working for far longer, on both full-seat breeches and technical tights.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.