1 course-walking fox and 9 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 course-walking fox to one very impressive jumper, 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
Did someone say mud bath…?
Today two of our young mares decided to visit the Bamborough day spa. B Oceanna opted for the full mud bath while B Picturesque thought she would only like a half bath ❤️❤️? Photo Credit Petrina Besedic
Flying without wings
This pony has got sass!
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
When you prefer to be a dressage horse ✨Posted by Margot Thomas on Sunday, August 12, 2018
Throwback to a junior Jonelle Price in her native New Zealand
As far as Pony Club camp BBQs go, this one is particularly special!
Not everyday this BBQ turns up at Heythrop Pony Club camp!! #ObamaQPosted by Spencer Sturmey on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
‘NEW’ country alert!
Bad news: I may not be #kiwi according to @HartpuryHT Good news: They’ve invented a #newcountry for me ??? pic.twitter.com/RqxnQn7LVrBad news: I may not be #kiwi according to @HartpuryHT Good news: They’ve invented a #newcountry for me ??? pic.twitter.com/RqxnQn7LVr— Bruce Haskell (@kiwieventer) August 9, 2018— Bruce Haskell (@kiwieventer) August 9, 2018
The moment Britain’s Saffie Osborne won team and individual gold at the eventing pony Europeans last weekend…
Saffron Osborne (GBR) Wins Gold in Eventing at the European Championships for Ponies 2018Saffron Osborne (GBR) completes her showjumping round and wins the eventing gold at the European Championships for Ponies 2018.FInd out more about the championships, held at Bishop Burton College, at www.bishopburtonponyeuros2018.co.ukPosted by Bishop Burton Equine Centre on Sunday, August 12, 2018
…she was back riding out the next morning for her racehorse trainer father Jamie.
The European Champion! pic.twitter.com/SEPbkWRaagThe European Champion! pic.twitter.com/SEPbkWRaag— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) August 14, 2018— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) August 14, 2018
When the service is rubbish…
If you feel that the waiter or waitress is being too slow, then self-service is the way forward#LiosduinBhearna #OhLisdoonvarna #FOBRP4 pic.twitter.com/kI5yE7ikoTIf you feel that the waiter or waitress is being too slow, then self-service is the way forward#LiosduinBhearna #OhLisdoonvarna #FOBRP4 pic.twitter.com/kI5yE7ikoT— FOB Partnerships (@FOBRPartnership) August 7, 2018— FOB Partnerships (@FOBRPartnership) August 7, 2018
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
An unlikely sight in the main arena at Dublin Horse Show
The Course WalkPlenty of late night activity here in the Main Ring; Mister Fox walks the course for tomorrow!Posted by Dublin Horse Show on Saturday, August 11, 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.