1 horse decants its rider en-route to the winners’ enclosure 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 some spooky Police horses to the Queen of the racecourse, it all happened on social media.
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
Tiger Roll is back in business after his holiday
Posted by Gordon Elliott Racing on Wednesday, September 9, 2020
What a lucky pony Teddy is!
Max decided it was only fair to let Teddy pick his own treats this morning ??????#maximamixnmunch #max&teddy #parklandsequestriansupplies #everythingforthehorseandrider #poweredbyparklands #ponypicknmixPosted by Parklands Equestrian Centre on Sunday, September 6, 2020
These Police horses were taken by surpise when this LGBTQ+ flag, painted on the road, popped up on their route
I’m waiting for the Pink News report on homophobic police horses.Posted by Darren Grimes on Sunday, September 6, 2020
Paul Nicholls’ dog Winston looks to be a scopey jumper
Meanwhile, Quorn Bashful is on the lookout for some grub
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Goddess Of Fire was a winner at Doncaster, but then did this to poor Darragh Keenan on the way to the winners’ enclosure — we reckon she’s pretty sassy!
A celebratory dismount with a differenceA celebratory dismount with a differenceWatch LIVE
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? https://t.co/Ko0Jslwpaz#ITVRacing pic.twitter.com/jvRXPuNNs5— ITV Racing (@itvracing) September 9, 2020— ITV Racing (@itvracing) September 9, 2020
2019 Burghley memories #hup
We wonder if this one will be as good as her sister?
Lot 269, the sister to the mighty Treve, parades ahead of going under the hammer tomorrow @InfoArqana. pic.twitter.com/tqfgE0nmBlLot 269, the sister to the mighty Treve, parades ahead of going under the hammer tomorrow @InfoArqana. pic.twitter.com/tqfgE0nmBl— Racing Post Bloodstock (@rpbloodstock) September 9, 2020— Racing Post Bloodstock (@rpbloodstock) September 9, 2020
Combinations competing at Cornbury Horse Trials appear to have some company this weekend
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Frankie Dettori bows to Queen Enable — and rightly so!
The Queen of racing, Enable!? pic.twitter.com/nrkqbd2wGLThe Queen of racing, Enable!? pic.twitter.com/nrkqbd2wGL— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) September 5, 2020— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) September 5, 2020
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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.