1 very brave man and 7 other brilliant horsey social media posts this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From an some fantastic Royal Ascot moments to a stark reminder of the weather just four months ago, 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
Event Rider Master prospects
Getting ready for the Cross Country at Arville. pic.twitter.com/kp3JkJZkcrGetting ready for the Cross Country at Arville. pic.twitter.com/kp3JkJZkcr— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) June 23, 2018— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) June 23, 2018
Huge congratulations to Jessica Harrington, who can not only train several National Hunt Grade One winners, but Royal Ascot winners too
My first Royal Ascot winner; Alpha Centauri! Just want to say a huge thank you to my whole team at home for making days like today possible!! #coronationstakes #group1 pic.twitter.com/Uf8165OXtPMy first Royal Ascot winner; Alpha Centauri! Just want to say a huge thank you to my whole team at home for making days like today possible!! #coronationstakes #group1 pic.twitter.com/Uf8165OXtP— Jessica Harrington (@Jessica_Racing) June 22, 2018— Jessica Harrington (@Jessica_Racing) June 22, 2018
This is the life — Ascot one day, Sardinia the next
What an incredible week, come home to Sardinia to celebrate with my family and friends ?☀️ pic.twitter.com/Xp5qCj9upoWhat an incredible week, come home to Sardinia to celebrate with my family and friends ?☀️ pic.twitter.com/Xp5qCj9upo— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) June 24, 2018— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) June 24, 2018
Tim Price is a brave man
The incredibly brave Tim Price delivering his "constructive criticism" of wife Jonelle’s Leg 3 Arville dressage test…
Is he mad or just very brave?
Are the Price's still married?
We'll let you decide, we're not sure we can watch! ?#ERMeventing #ermhttps://t.co/0n8YVA4cKvThe incredibly brave Tim Price delivering his "constructive criticism" of wife Jonelle’s Leg 3 Arville dressage test…
Is he mad or just very brave?
Are the Price's still married?
We'll let you decide, we're not sure we can watch! ?#ERMeventing #ermhttps://t.co/0n8YVA4cKv— Event Rider Masters (@ERMeventing) June 23, 2018— Event Rider Masters (@ERMeventing) June 23, 2018
Where’s our invite?
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Lunch break @APMcCoyStables ?? pic.twitter.com/0B1Zega8epLunch break @APMcCoyStables ?? pic.twitter.com/0B1Zega8ep— Lodge Down Stables (@APMcCoyStables) June 25, 2018— Lodge Down Stables (@APMcCoyStables) June 25, 2018
We’re so glad this weather has long gone
Would you believe me if I said this photo was taken 4 months ago? ? pic.twitter.com/6uvqXottSFWould you believe me if I said this photo was taken 4 months ago? ? pic.twitter.com/6uvqXottSF— Hannah Cullen (@hannahhorsehome) June 26, 2018— Hannah Cullen (@hannahhorsehome) June 26, 2018
Throwback to this guy
Mini but mighty! Who remembers this little fella from last year's BDS Annual Show? Foldhouse Little Lord Valentine#britishdrivingsociety #windsor Horse & HoundPosted by British Driving Society on Sunday, June 24, 2018
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
We love this because it is just the most remarkable story — we dare you not to shed a tear
An incredible story could see sadness end in joy.An incredible story could see sadness end in joy.Tom Dascombe told @olibellracing the moving story behind Arthur Kitt ahead of the Chesham Stakes at @AscotTom Dascombe told @olibellracing the moving story behind Arthur Kitt ahead of the Chesham Stakes at @AscotWatch LIVE on @ITV pic.twitter.com/ciD1ld5YMiWatch LIVE on @ITV pic.twitter.com/ciD1ld5YMi— ITV Racing (@itvracing) June 23, 2018— ITV Racing (@itvracing) June 23, 2018
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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.