Stock ties are made of white cotton or silk and is worn around the neck with a pin. Upon closer inspection, stock ties from KaitlinMakes Things have a little more interest than plain white. The use of stock ties originated as part of the formal attire in fox hunting and are still worn today for such occasions. The design of the tie is simple, yet practical, so in case of emergency the tie could be removed and used as a sling for a broken arm, or even a bandage if your horse was injured ¹².