Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some interesting desensitising techniques to a stunning setting to go hunting in, 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
Beep, beep!
We have developed a new formula to ‘bomb proof’ our horses during dressage training – I can highly recommend it! ? pic.twitter.com/TEqNwv8Pu8We have developed a new formula to ‘bomb proof’ our horses during dressage training – I can highly recommend it! ? pic.twitter.com/TEqNwv8Pu8— Andrew Hoy (@HoyEventing) January 12, 2020— Andrew Hoy (@HoyEventing) January 12, 2020
Don’t try this at home, but what a good little horse
How wonderful for the connections of the late Roaring Lion to have his legacy now living on
Excellent news for @Tweenhills & @brightwaltstud as the first foal of the late, great ROARING LION is born!Excellent news for @Tweenhills & @brightwaltstud as the first foal of the late, great ROARING LION is born!This cute little colt is out of the mare CounterweightThis cute little colt is out of the mare CounterweightCongratulations to all associated with Roaring Lion – oustanding to see that his legacy will live on❤️? pic.twitter.com/2tkXT2pRSzCongratulations to all associated with Roaring Lion – oustanding to see that his legacy will live on❤️? pic.twitter.com/2tkXT2pRSz— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) January 14, 2020— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) January 14, 2020
Joe Stockdale back in the day and now
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How not to do it (pony and rider were both fine)
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What a stunning photo
On top of the world out with the Percy.Thanks to Helen W for this sharing.Posted by Lycetts Festival of Hunting on Monday, January 13, 2020
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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.
