Alternative shirt ideas

[P.forpony]

Just as the title says really,
Unfortunately on my last few outings I seem to have developed a rather sensitive neck and no matter how carefully I tie my stock, or sneakily I undo a top button my neck ends up rubbed raw and bruised.

OH is understandably peeved, as the poor man gets dirty looks whenever we’re out in public for the 3 days or so it takes the marks to go down! 🙈

I was thinking a turtle neck type shirt of something soft might do the trick but don’t want it to look odd.

Any tips or suggestions gratefully received

 

[Red-1]

When it has been cold I have gone hunting in a polo short before. Stick a stock on top and no one noticed mine.

But then, I am a hobby hunter (drag hunt) rather than a serious, traditional hunter, so it probably broke all sorts of rules!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Get a silk stock x

 

[P.forpony]

 

[P.forpony]

Photo 3 days after the fact so pretty faded but still rather suspect.
I think a silk stock is definitely on the shopping list I’m just wondering if there’s anything that might be kinder underneath too.
This is my first season out (subscribed after my second outing I’m hooked!) so other than investing in a decent hunt coat all my other bits of kit were cheap and cheerful in case the mare tried to kill me/we got sent home in disgrace. 🙈

 

[Shay]

Have a look at the Wattowear stick shirts. The collar is soft technical type fabric rather than the more conventional cotton. I thought it might collapse somewhat under the stock but it holds shape really well. https://watttowearprint.co.uk/collections/thelwell-country-living-stock-shirts

 

[P.forpony]

I thought they sounded good from your discription...
Then I clicked on the link and saw the thelwell print! 😂
I’m in love!

 

[Shay]

Yeah.... I have that one. And the rug...

 

[Rowreach]

Crikey, they're expensive!!

I wore a long sleeved polo neck t-shirt with a silk stock on top when I was hunting 3 days a week, very comfy, lovely and warm, and no strangulation marks. Oh and they cost about a fiver.

 

[chancing]

i just wear a cotton polo neck and sometimes i rub a little bit of moisturiser into my neck before dressing and putting stock on, might help?