1 incredible trot-up outfit and 10 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 trot-up with a difference to an over-enthusiastic leg-up, 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
#ThankYouNHS
Izzy and Lulu combining school art with their passion and their own way of saying #thankyouNHS #NHSheroes on #ThankYouThursday @itvstudios @itvmeridian @HorseAndCountry @horseandhound @PONY_Mag @ThePonyClub pic.twitter.com/IelEz0EGNTIzzy and Lulu combining school art with their passion and their own way of saying #thankyouNHS #NHSheroes on #ThankYouThursday @itvstudios @itvmeridian @HorseAndCountry @horseandhound @PONY_Mag @ThePonyClub pic.twitter.com/IelEz0EGNT— Sarah Morris (Ward) (@sarahmorris2015) April 30, 2020— Sarah Morris (Ward) (@sarahmorris2015) April 30, 2020
How cute
Even Joseph O’Brien’s dog is impressive up the gallops
He may be little but he is speedy! #Rua pic.twitter.com/E3QoTRBBfSHe may be little but he is speedy! #Rua pic.twitter.com/E3QoTRBBfS— Tara Armstrong (@tarakarmstrong) May 6, 2020— Tara Armstrong (@tarakarmstrong) May 6, 2020
Holiday mode: on
Seriously relaxed horses on their holidays. pic.twitter.com/aejeMKGxzXSeriously relaxed horses on their holidays. pic.twitter.com/aejeMKGxzX— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) May 6, 2020— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) May 6, 2020
Buckle up!
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Take a journey across @NewmarketGallop Racecourse Side and experience the thrill of riding a two year old in it's first piece of work. pic.twitter.com/BIZqjyz0s8Take a journey across @NewmarketGallop Racecourse Side and experience the thrill of riding a two year old in it's first piece of work. pic.twitter.com/BIZqjyz0s8— Amy Murphy Racing (@almracing) May 7, 2020— Amy Murphy Racing (@almracing) May 7, 2020
Look at those plaits!
Silvia all plaited by @aromando_s for the @VirtualEventing Trot up starting at 6pm Tune in to https://t.co/Qtk7ecRWle I’m first on so don’t be late! And please vote for me and Silvia! ?? #virtualeventing #NHSheroes #WorldHealthCare pic.twitter.com/uuD1tVuM6ZSilvia all plaited by @aromando_s for the @VirtualEventing Trot up starting at 6pm Tune in to https://t.co/Qtk7ecRWle I’m first on so don’t be late! And please vote for me and Silvia! ?? #virtualeventing #NHSheroes #WorldHealthCare pic.twitter.com/uuD1tVuM6Z— Warren Lamperd (@warrenlamperd) May 6, 2020— Warren Lamperd (@warrenlamperd) May 6, 2020
Paul Nicholls back in the day
This is a striking looking chap
Congrats to the new owners! Name suggestions required for this ‘out of the box’ Welsh B colt (to be gelded) that is…Posted by Michael Gates on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Oops
Over eager to start the day pic.twitter.com/ht64u6zoxlOver eager to start the day pic.twitter.com/ht64u6zoxl— Thoroughbred Tales (@ThoroughbrdTale) May 7, 2020— Thoroughbred Tales (@ThoroughbrdTale) May 7, 2020
This is pretty cool
Foaling on fast forward! #foaling #poweredbynaf @nafuk pic.twitter.com/LSvF1IQtzoFoaling on fast forward! #foaling #poweredbynaf @nafuk pic.twitter.com/LSvF1IQtzo— Culworth Grounds (@CulworthGrounds) May 6, 2020— Culworth Grounds (@CulworthGrounds) May 6, 2020
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Fair play to Spencer Sturmey for his Virtual Eventing trot-up outfit!
If anyone miss my NAF Virtual 5* Eventing Competition trot up…. here it embarrassingly is ?Posted by Spencer Sturmey on Thursday, May 7, 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.