Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From an epic stag do to a seriously damaged umbrella, 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
Not long to go now!
The #OlympiaHorse2019 arena is almost ready for action! ???The #OlympiaHorse2019 arena is almost ready for action! ???We're just a few days away from showtime! Who's going to be joining us for the first session on Monday? pic.twitter.com/ZMcR8P2yIQWe're just a few days away from showtime! Who's going to be joining us for the first session on Monday? pic.twitter.com/ZMcR8P2yIQ— Olympia Horse Show (@olympiahorse) December 12, 2019— Olympia Horse Show (@olympiahorse) December 12, 2019
Yeehaa
Sometimes getting ready to go back to work can take a little longer than I anticipate because I have to wait for this little one to decided she’s finished playing!! Time to come in Brinly #homebredfillypic.twitter.com/QXm6X1VwO8Sometimes getting ready to go back to work can take a little longer than I anticipate because I have to wait for this little one to decided she’s finished playing!! Time to come in Brinly #homebredfillypic.twitter.com/QXm6X1VwO8— Thoroughbred Tales (@ThoroughbrdTale) December 9, 2019— Thoroughbred Tales (@ThoroughbrdTale) December 9, 2019
This team of showjumpers look like they’re having a whale of a time on a stag do
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The moment Pippa Funnell was named BT Action Woman of the Year earlier this week
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
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.
