Stock Ties For English Riding

You may find it interesting that stock ties were originally worn in case of injury to the horse or rider. Today it is worn by an English rider competitiveness in dressage, eventing, fox hunting or show jumping. Traditionally white, it is worn with a stock pin, and comes in many fabrics and styles.

Six Simple Steps to Tie a Stock Tie

Step 1: Place the tie around the neck and secure it through the tab on the tie or to the shirt with the front button.

Step 2: Take the right end of the tie and pass it over and under the left and tighten, leave the left end hanging down, right end up.

Step 3: Make a loop from the right end and pass the left end through, tighten to smooth knot

Step 4: Puff the tie ends and cross them over creating an X.

Step 5: To secure, place a stock pin at the center of the X.

Step 6: Pin the tie ends to your shirt making sure the pins are hidden by your jacket.

Stock ties can be found pre-tied as well! There are many fabrics to chose from such as satin, pique, cotton, cotton twill, and cotton poplin. Stock ties can also be found in fabrics with "dri-lex" and "coolmax" technologies. If you would like a formal look without wearing a show shirt, try a bib stock tie. This option will keep you cool on those hot summer show days. There are also different styles to be aware of depending on the discipline you will be riding.

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