1 amazing save and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a Shetland pony-riding dog to a couple of riders who did well to stay in the saddle, it all happened on social media this week.
Don’t miss the exciting competition on this weekly page. Our favourite tweet each week will win either an Apatchy mini tablet case or an Apatchy cosmetic bag, personalised with your own initials. For more information about the competition and to find out who this week’s winner is, go to the bottom of this page.
Equestrian social media posts of the week
An unusual companion
# bonding! pic.twitter.com/WyCH0tohNb# bonding! pic.twitter.com/WyCH0tohNb— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) January 27, 2017— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) January 27, 2017
This National Hunt star says he thinks it should be a duvet day
Take your bed to work day! #Blaklion pic.twitter.com/K9B3zr3kiHTake your bed to work day! #Blaklion pic.twitter.com/K9B3zr3kiH— Fay Shulton (@Shulton_Fay) January 15, 2017— Fay Shulton (@Shulton_Fay) January 15, 2017
Even Michael Jung’s dog is talented
Nicht nur die Pferde werden trainiert?Kiana ist in Topform ??#spaßmussseinPosted by Michael Jung on Monday, January 23, 2017
We have a lot of love for Teddy the Shetland
Well #teddytheshetland is now backed and ready to rumble!!! @horseandhound at its best ? pic.twitter.com/QWSLfdLqUQWell #teddytheshetland is now backed and ready to rumble!!! @horseandhound at its best ? pic.twitter.com/QWSLfdLqUQ— Alice G Eventing (@AliceGoring) January 22, 2017— Alice G Eventing (@AliceGoring) January 22, 2017
Well, it’s not a bridle, but this horse removing his friend’s headcollar is very clever indeed
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Neckstrap!
Is there anyone capable of staying on this lad bucking other than Paddy Craine!!!?? officially made my year?????? Stephen John Craine jj JJ McEvoyPosted by Fran Mcevoy on Monday, January 23, 2017
Mud monsters at work
Mud monstersPersonalised Browbands – https://m.facebook.com/groups/107870422705638Posted by Ashleigh Shaw on Monday, January 23, 2017
Thumbs up for this winner
Thumbs up from @JoannaW_94 following Molten Brown's victory in the #storageexpress and #borderberries Border members race #GoPointing pic.twitter.com/XP2H9GBpj6Thumbs up from @JoannaW_94 following Molten Brown's victory in the #storageexpress and #borderberries Border members race #GoPointing pic.twitter.com/XP2H9GBpj6— G_B (@photo_gb86) January 22, 2017— G_B (@photo_gb86) January 22, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
What an amazing save!
Jack Kennedy – best recovery ever?You have to see it to believe it – unbelievable stuff from Jack Kennedy!Posted by At The Races on Thursday, January 19, 2017
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Tweet of the week competition
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.