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Astock tie, orstock, is a style of neck wear. Originally a form of neck-cloth that was often stiffened and usually close-fitting, formerly worn by men generally, but post-nineteenth century only in use in military uniforms.[1] Another type of stock is worn by certain clergy and consists of black silk or other fabric, that falls over the chest and is secured by a band around the neck.[2]Equestrians wear a stock tie around the neck when dressed formally for ahunt or certain competitive events. Most equestrian competition rules require it to be white. It is mandated attire for use indressage and the dressage phase ofeventing. Use of the stock tie also is seen inshow jumping andfox hunting. The stock tie continues to be in fashion for equestrians.
The stock tie was worn by gentlemen as everyday apparel in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It became more of a formal tie in the later nineteenth century. These old stock ties often were black or white. They were made of gauze, fine cotton, or silk. Sometimes the stock tie was starched or otherwise reinforced to be stiff around the neck; with the chin forced up, it was presumed that the wearer would look more important and formal.
Traditionally, the stock tie is used in thehunt field as a safety measure: in case of injury, the tie may be used as a temporary bandage for a horse's leg or a sling for a rider's arm. It also is useful in keeping rain or wind out of the rider's collar. Stock ties often are worn by riders along with ashadbelly.
Some stock ties buckled or hooked up the back, and sometimes had bows or ruffles attached to the front.
Today it is worn with a pin (usually plain and gold, although more elaborate pins also are seen). The pin is stuck through the knot or just below the knot and derives its name from the tie, being called a "stock pin".
Noun: (44.a.) A kind of stiff close-fitting neckcloth, formerly worn by men generally, now only in the army.(Subscription orparticipating institution membership required.)
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