1 horse and rider won’t be deterred in a snow storm 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 those that don’t require much tack to some wintry conditions, 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
Look at those little legs go!
How sweet
Expert advice from the small trainer.. Maybe he needs a plaster ???♀️ (Although for the record he actually hasn’t got ouchy legs ??) #PostRaceExamination #Brian pic.twitter.com/qHr0oAryjQExpert advice from the small trainer.. Maybe he needs a plaster ???♀️ (Although for the record he actually hasn’t got ouchy legs ??) #PostRaceExamination #Brian pic.twitter.com/qHr0oAryjQ— Kayley Woollacott (@k_woollacott) November 22, 2018— Kayley Woollacott (@k_woollacott) November 22, 2018
Racehorse or aeroplane?
LADY BUTTONS with Adam this morning. This is what you call scope! ?? *** Update – we have unnamed 2 year old Presenting half brother for sale.Posted by Philip Kirby Racing on Saturday, November 17, 2018
No saddle necessary
Very good…
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Ahead of #BlackFriday, a reminder we’re offering the same incredible deal as last yearAhead of #BlackFriday, a reminder we’re offering the same incredible deal as last yearBuy two racehorses and pay for both racehorsesBuy two racehorses and pay for both racehorses— FergalO’Brien Racing (@FOBRacing) November 22, 2018— FergalO’Brien Racing (@FOBRacing) November 22, 2018
What a pair!
Keeping Evie entertained whilst in hospital #ponytherapy
Patch had paid for her ride & wasn’t getting off?@DodsonHorrell @FreshtimeUK @JustRidingUK @alstewitn @WellChild @RDAnational @ForcesEquine @SportMobileLtd @chamberlinsport @mustoclothing @GlobalHerbsLtd pic.twitter.com/KoT2QeUpMrKeeping Evie entertained whilst in hospital #ponytherapy
Patch had paid for her ride & wasn’t getting off?@DodsonHorrell @FreshtimeUK @JustRidingUK @alstewitn @WellChild @RDAnational @ForcesEquine @SportMobileLtd @chamberlinsport @mustoclothing @GlobalHerbsLtd pic.twitter.com/KoT2QeUpMr— Evie Toombes Para (@evietoombespara) November 18, 2018— Evie Toombes Para (@evietoombespara) November 18, 2018
Galloping through the streets of Adelaide last weekend
And then over here it started to snow…
And snow it did!
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
But Laura Collett definitely wins first prize for trooping on given the conditions
Questioning my sanity ? Fireball being a very good 4yo in the snow ❄️ !!! @tlsrcampbell @maggiesargent57 pic.twitter.com/E1zrIKPEgkQuestioning my sanity ? Fireball being a very good 4yo in the snow ❄️ !!! @tlsrcampbell @maggiesargent57 pic.twitter.com/E1zrIKPEgk— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) November 21, 2018— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) November 21, 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.