Stock or just a shirt for competing?

[Stenners]

Out of interest who wears a stock for competing? I have always worn one and went out with my friend yesterday who doesn't wear a stock, she's got a nice patterned shirt.
My stock kept getting really loose and didn't actually look that great and its such a faff!

 

[eggs]

I use a stock bib

 

[Stenners]

I use a stock bib

Ooh not thought of this. I'll have a look!

Can anyone also recommend any nice competition shirts? I've been out of competition for 4 years until yesterday and could really do with a new shirt!

 

[Squeak]

For sj and unaff dressage I don't wear one but eventing I do. It's much easier not having to faff around with one.

 

[Stenners]

For sj and unaff dressage I don't wear one but eventing I do. It's much easier not having to faff around with one.

This is what I'm thinking too! I only did unaff dressage yesterday!

 

[criso]

For UA SJ, I just wear a shirt with a round collar, for Dressage, either a stock or tie depending on which shirt I'm wearing and the sort of collar it has.

Round here people seem to wear some sort of neck option and if the event is associated with a riding club, they are slightly stricter about turnout.

 

[Stenners]

I see so many stocks now with like diamantes etc - does anyone still use a pin?!

 

[countryal]

I have a stock bib from Buckover Equibibs - it's great, can just wear a vest top / thermal (depending on the weather!) looks great and is so easy!

 

[NinjaPony]

I used a pre-tied silk stock when I competed (dressage), looked smart and much easier than tying it yourself! I would pin it to my shirt at the bottom with a safety pin and add my own stock pin just for decoration.

 

[Stenners]

I have a stock bib from Buckover Equibibs - it's great, can just wear a vest top / thermal (depending on the weather!) looks great and is so easy!

Do you then put a stock over the top?!

 

[countryal]

No they have a stock built into them! They literally are a bib

 

[Stenners]

No they have a stock built into them! They literally are a bib View attachment 88685

This is ideal!! You can put them around any top or t- shirt etc?

 

[countryal]

This is ideal!! You can put them around any top or t- shirt etc?

Yes, they just Velcro round your neck. I've worn mine with just a sports bra under my jacket before when it's been really warm! But then it's good for putting a warm top under too. I've had mine years and it's washed well and kept its shape.

 

[Season’s Bleatings]

I have a Buckover Bib too and love it - it’s really smart and saves a lot of faffing! I mainly do dressage anyway so wear it for that.

 

[Stenners]

I'm definately going to look into these!

 

[terrierliz]

Buckover Equibibs on Facebook, loads of choice, great quality and customer service

 

[MagicMelon]

I use a stock for dressage or BE dressage, for show jumping / XC I wear just a shirt.

 

[Stenners]

I have just ordered a Buckover Bib! They look ideal!

 

[Carrottom]

In winter I like my hunting stock to keep me warm, and it stops the rain going down my neck.

 

[milliepops]

i also wear a bib or just a really wide stock and pin it to whatever t shirt or layer i have underneath. haven't bothered with a proper stock since eventing days really

 

[Petmurf]

I have just ordered a Buckover Bib! They look ideal!

How did you order one of these? I looked and couldn’t see where to order, I thought they were all bespoke

 

[Season’s Bleatings]

How did you order one of these? I looked and couldn’t see where to order, I thought they were all bespoke

When I ordered before I just messaged her on fb and she sorted it from there

 

[blitznbobs]

Never wear a shirt just a stick and jacket… it backfires occasionally when it’s Uber hot and I have to wear a jacket and everyone else is competing in shirt sleeves

 

[Stenners]

How did you order one of these? I looked and couldn’t see where to order, I thought they were all bespoke

I just sent her a message on facebook and she is super helpful if you tell her what you are looking for or search through all her photos and find on you like. Mine arrived today - super quick service and it's lovely!