1 horse decides to have a mid-jump sit down and 10 other brilliant bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some unscheduled dismounts to an exciting meeting with The Queen, 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
Yeeha
Going, going…
It's nearly the weekend – roll with it!#horse #outdoors #fun #wearpcPosted by PC Racewear Collection & A Little Bit Racey Collection on Thursday, October 18, 2018
Tiring work
Wednesday morning caption competition. Morning on the gallops to the winner. #mydecisionisfinal pic.twitter.com/L7n7zOXR63Wednesday morning caption competition. Morning on the gallops to the winner. #mydecisionisfinal pic.twitter.com/L7n7zOXR63— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) October 24, 2018— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) October 24, 2018
Does this ring true?
A Muddy Mayhem guide: The Eventer This is The Eventer. They may look complicated but they are actually very simple to…Posted by Muddy Mayhem on Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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Where are you off to?!
#naughtynemo Double ClearXC riding tip – avoid time penalties by riding a smooth flowing canter between fences…. ? #naughtynemo #doubleclear #zebraambassador Zebra Products uvex equestrianPosted by Tom Fray Equestrian Coaching Ltd on Saturday, October 20, 2018
Bill Gates’ showjumper daughter Jennifer has her top trainer hot on her heels
This is us
#repostyup, been there……. ???Posted by Comfort Gut on Sunday, October 21, 2018
Where’s that taxi?!
Whoopsy!
Photo of the season so far!Balla decides that gate shutting is for lesser mounts and leaves the VWH Second Whip to catch up under his own steam!(Just to be clear, he didn't fall off, definitely not)Posted by Daniel Hague Photography – Countryside, Events and Sports Photographer on Tuesday, October 23, 2018
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Apparently this little character is prone to this party trick
?**a must watch**??When you just can't be arsed trying anymore ??thanks Terrie Baxter for letting me share ? he's s a bugger that one! ? always does this when he can't be arsed ??Posted by Samantha Louise on Saturday, October 20, 2018
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Tweet of the week competition
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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.