1 instagram vs. reality and 7 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 very cute foals to a racehorse that looks ready to rock, we saw it all on social media.
Equestrian social media posts of the week
The canine bosses at Joseph O’Brien’s yard
How cute
HOUHT21: When the Pony does good the Trainee Groom provides the treats. Lucy Jackson CALCOURT QUANTUM after their…Posted by Tim Wilkinson on Thursday, May 27, 2021
This lot look to be living the dream
https://www.facebook.com/177036625804616/videos/211476720790357
Jury Duty, who won almost £400,000 in National Hunt prize money is enjoying his retirement
Well, this is one way to arrive at a horse auction…
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
And as our last guests arrive we are ready to begin the viewing day!!There are still a limited number of spaces…Posted by The Billy Stud on Thursday, May 27, 2021
Getting some serious air
Good luck to Mollie Summerland as she embarks on a mammoth trip in order to compete at Luhmühlen
So yesterday we began the crazy journey to Turniergesellschaft Luhmühlen ?? to have a go at our second 5* ?It has been…Posted by Mollie Summerland Eventing on Friday, June 4, 2021
But our favourite social media post this week is…
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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.