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Cavalleria Toscana Riding Gloves
Gloves are the smallest piece of kit you'll buy and the one your hands notice most. Cavalleria Toscana riding gloves are built around feel: thin, technical fabrics that keep the rein contact honest, reinforced palms where the rein runs, and a close Italian fit that stops fabric bunching between your fingers. The result is a glove you stop thinking about after the first ten minutes, which is precisely the point.
The collection covers lightweight summer gloves in breathable mesh and perforated panels, warmer winter styles for schooling through the cold months, and smarter competition gloves in traditional black and navy. Most styles carry the brand's signature detailing at the cuff and back of the hand, so they finish a competition outfit properly rather than just doing a job. Sizing spans ladies' and men's fits across the usual range, and stretch panels through the fingers give a snug fit without restricting movement.
Whether you need a everyday pair for the yard, a schooling glove that survives a winter, or a clean pair for the show ring, the full Cavalleria Toscana glove range is here, with size guidance, fast delivery and free returns if the fit isn't right.
Frequently Asked Questions about CT Riding Gloves
What size riding gloves should I order?
Measure around the widest part of your palm, excluding the thumb, and compare against the size chart. Cavalleria Toscana uses Italian sizing with a close fit, so if you're between sizes, go up. A glove that's slightly tight across the palm will wear through at the seams quickly.
Should riding gloves be tight or loose?
Snug, with no loose fabric across the palm or bunching at the fingertips. Excess material dulls your feel on the rein and creates rub points. A new pair should feel firm but not restrictive, and will relax slightly with use.
Can you wear coloured riding gloves in competition?
Dressage traditionally favours white, though black is widely accepted; jumping and eventing are generally more relaxed. Rules vary by discipline, level and governing body, so check your current federation's dress code before a first outing in anything unconventional.
Are Cavalleria Toscana gloves machine washable?
Most technical riding gloves tolerate a cool, gentle machine wash inside a mesh bag, with no fabric softener and air drying away from heat. Leather-palmed styles should be spot-cleaned by hand instead. Always check the care label on your specific pair.
What's the difference between summer and winter riding gloves?
Summer gloves prioritise breathability and thinness for maximum rein feel; winter styles add insulation or a brushed lining and are noticeably thicker, which slightly reduces sensitivity. Most riders who ride year-round end up owning both.