1 amazing transformation and 8 other brilliant bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From an impressive four-star event horse transformation to a worrying moment up some gallops, 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
Remember when Ben Hobday’s four-star horse, Mulrys Error, looked like this after his holiday?
Mr Mulry is back in the house! Looks like there's some work to be done! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/qX84MB6DDMMr Mulry is back in the house! Looks like there's some work to be done! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/qX84MB6DDM— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) December 1, 2016— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) December 1, 2016
Well here’s what he looks like 11 weeks later!
After 11 weeks @Mr_Mulry looking more like a 4* horse ready to go back to Ben for the serious prep! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/x78IfP0dFJAfter 11 weeks @Mr_Mulry looking more like a 4* horse ready to go back to Ben for the serious prep! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/x78IfP0dFJ— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) February 14, 2017— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) February 14, 2017
AP McCoy’s son has new career
My new assistant.. Archie McCoy! pic.twitter.com/qvyZWeuL0AMy new assistant.. Archie McCoy! pic.twitter.com/qvyZWeuL0A— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) March 4, 2017— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) March 4, 2017
When you train a Cheltenham Festival winner, this is what it feels like
Posted by Ben Pauling Racing on Thursday, March 16, 2017
Whoops…
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
An oh dear moment!!Posted by Cooper's Hill Equine on Sunday, March 8, 2015
One National Hunt trainer’s parents get very excited when she wins at Cheltenham
What a video of P2P regular Lisa O'Neill's parents watching the closing stages of her first Cheltenham Festival win aboard Tiger Roll for Gordon Elliott!Posted by p2p.ie The Irish Point to Point Website on Wednesday, March 15, 2017
We are in love with Andrew Hoy’s Dachshunds!
The office team at Somerby Stables is "flat out" this morning! #SausageDogPower pic.twitter.com/20BM2Te9XpThe office team at Somerby Stables is "flat out" this morning! #SausageDogPower pic.twitter.com/20BM2Te9Xp— Andrew Hoy (@HoyEventing) March 9, 2017— Andrew Hoy (@HoyEventing) March 9, 2017
Giving a helping hand
A helping hand is always welcome with early stables – thanks Broadmead ! #workinghorses #happySaturday pic.twitter.com/nhAOKiBTP5A helping hand is always welcome with early stables – thanks Broadmead ! #workinghorses #happySaturday pic.twitter.com/nhAOKiBTP5— ASPoliceHorses (@ASPoliceHorses) March 11, 2017— ASPoliceHorses (@ASPoliceHorses) March 11, 2017
Hold onto your hats for one last time this season (please listen on mute if you want to avoid some swearing). It is reported that all horses and riders were fine at the end of the day
We had a great day yesterday, hounds were flying! Last day of the season as it was a good one!Headcam footage here:https://t.co/BOozB16rB1 pic.twitter.com/InxIzZB4XCWe had a great day yesterday, hounds were flying! Last day of the season as it was a good one!Headcam footage here:https://t.co/BOozB16rB1 pic.twitter.com/InxIzZB4XC— Alice Pearson (@AlicePearson11) March 11, 2017— Alice Pearson (@AlicePearson11) March 11, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
Laura Tomlinson is being kept on her toes by her daughter!
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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.