{"product_id":"aiya-childrens-riding-tights-plain","title":"Aiya Children's Riding Tights (Plain)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAiya children's riding tights (Plain) are Englander Equestrian's black or navy riding tights for children. They pull on like leggings, with a full-seat silicone grip, a phone pocket on each side and a wide covered waistband. They cost £24.95 including VAT and come in five waist sizes, 20 to 28 inches, for children of around 3 to 12.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese are the plain version of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aiya\"\u003eAiya range\u003c\/a\u003e: no print, just black or navy. The fabric is a four-way stretch knit of 76% nylon and 24% elastane, the same in the cloth and the seat. The waistband is wide and high-rise, a 5 cm covered band with elastic stitched inside. Each side has a drop-in pocket sized for a phone. The seams are flat and smooth on the inside, the side panels are doubled, and the ankle hems are folded rather than left raw.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBranding is kept small: ENGLANDER printed down the outer left thigh, small silicone logos on the pocket and the waistband, and a tonal hexagon-E on the centre back of the waistband.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain, no print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack; Navy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFabric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76% nylon, 24% elastane, four-way stretch knit (cloth and seat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-seat silicone grip, continuing down the inside of the leg to the knee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaistband\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide, high-rise, 5 cm covered band with elastic stitched inside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePockets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne drop-in phone pocket on each side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeams and hems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat seams, smooth on the inside; double side panels; folded ankle hems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnkle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBranding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eENGLANDER printed down the outer left thigh; small silicone logos on the pocket and waistband; tonal hexagon-E on the centre back of the waistband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist 20 in (508 mm), 22 in (559 mm), 24 in (610 mm), 26 in (660 mm), 28 in (711 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 3 to 12 years. Choose by waist measurement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-day easy returns on every product, on top of your statutory rights.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcodes (GTIN-13)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack: 5061070700417 (20 in), 5061070700424 (22 in), 5061070700431 (24 in), 5061070700448 (26 in), 5061070700455 (28 in). Navy: 5061070700462 (20 in), 5061070700479 (22 in), 5061070700486 (24 in), 5061070700493 (26 in), 5061070700509 (28 in).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice inc VAT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£24.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrices checked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWho they are for\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren who are learning to ride, or riding regularly at lessons and at the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren with a waist between 20 and 28 inches, which is around 3 to 12 years.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParents who want a plain, easy-wash riding tight in a colour that goes with everything.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRiders who want a full-seat grip rather than knee patches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWho they are not for\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults and older teenagers. There are no adult Aiya sizes yet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren with a waist under 20 inches or over 28 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren who want a print. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aiya-rock-n-roll-childrens-riding-tights\"\u003eRock N Roll\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aiya-unicorn-childrens-riding-tights\"\u003eUnicorn\u003c\/a\u003e designs instead.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone whose riding school, yard or show has a dress code that asks for something other than riding tights. Check with them first.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy the full seat matters for a learner\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Aiya tight has a silicone grip printed across the seat and down the inside of each leg to the knee. Smooth fabric slides on a saddle; silicone does not. A child who is still learning to sit to the trot gets a little more purchase, which makes it easier to stay in the middle of the saddle and keep the lower leg still while their balance catches up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink of the grip as a helping hand, not a safety feature. It does not replace balance, a properly fitted riding hat or a good instructor. A hat is essential; ask your riding school what standard it expects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFit and sizing\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizes are by waist in inches, not by age and not by dress size. The size label on each pair reads the waist in inches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize label\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist in inches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWaist in mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e508 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e559 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e610 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e660 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e711 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a tape around your child's waist, over a thin layer, and pick the size nearest that number. Age is only a rough guide; the tape decides. How to measure is on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow the care label: a 40°C machine wash, on their own, with a detergent for delicate fabrics. No fabric conditioner or softener, no bleach, no tumble dryer. Dry them slowly and, if you must iron, use the lowest setting. The label also warns that a little colour may come out in the wash, and that the fabric is not protected against pilling from rubbing. More on the fabric on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/materials\"\u003ematerials page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aiya\"\u003eAiya range: all three designs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare\"\u003eCompare the range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChildren's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaia-childrens-jodhpur-boots\"\u003eGaia jodhpur boots\u003c\/a\u003e, the boots to go with them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/first-riding-lesson-what-to-wear\"\u003eWhat to wear for your first riding lesson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll prices include VAT. 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