1 bumpy landing 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 remarkable stirrup-less advanced cross-country round to some chilled out plaiting, 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
What a character
It’s a tough life
The Diamond Gambler aka Brian feeling the need for a duvet day @FHEventing today! Luckily now happily on the truck & off to @PortmanHT ? pic.twitter.com/dSYCl188g9The Diamond Gambler aka Brian feeling the need for a duvet day @FHEventing today! Luckily now happily on the truck & off to @PortmanHT ? pic.twitter.com/dSYCl188g9— Charlotte Aitken (@CharlotteAitke1) April 4, 2017— Charlotte Aitken (@CharlotteAitke1) April 4, 2017
Emily Fox-Pitt knows how to dress to go riding
Congratulations to Lara Butler (née Griffith), Laura Tomlinson’s dressage protégé, who got married last weekend
The necessary move after becoming Mrs Butler….being carried over the threshold by Mr Butler! #newlyweds #mrsbutler #threshold #ourhome pic.twitter.com/9ANQP7JWsmThe necessary move after becoming Mrs Butler….being carried over the threshold by Mr Butler! #newlyweds #mrsbutler #threshold #ourhome pic.twitter.com/9ANQP7JWsm— Lara Griffith (@LaraGriffith) April 3, 2017— Lara Griffith (@LaraGriffith) April 3, 2017
Well that didn’t quite go to plan…
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Its nearly the weekend so here's a bit of fun to celebrate….!#wekeepeverything #wefilmeveryonePosted by Total Recall Videos on Thursday, March 23, 2017
This dog has got the right idea
Nap time
What a horse (and rider)!
A little blip from my xc adventure last weekend. When I pulled up to look for my stirrups I felt like I contemplated my decision to carry on for at least a minute…. I guess more like a second ? Archie's the best ?Posted by Crown Sport Horses on Monday, April 3, 2017
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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.