1 jockey holds on for dear life and 12 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 one , 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
Missing something?
Going, going…
[ON LÂCHE RIEN] Il finit la course sur l'encolure ![ON LACHE RIEN]? Comme Damien Mescam hier à Argentan ?Posted by Equidia on Sunday, October 28, 2018
Yard with a view
Just. No.
It’s that time of year again!Posted by Equestrians Rock on Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Close. But not quite for these connections
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
This scene certainly sums up a dramatic day at Cheltenham ?Posted by Racing UK on Friday, October 26, 2018
The boss
Our new office manager was flat out in work today… #rua Posted by Joseph O'Brien Racehorse Trainer on Thursday, October 25, 2018
Wow, look at these skills!
Barry having some fun jumping this morning, couldn’t resist having a play with the 1’s too ? Elite Farriery Roeckl Equestrian Pro Saddles Jin Stirrup#dressagehorsejumping #horsesofinstagramBritish Dressage Horse & HoundPosted by Dannie Morgan Eventing and Dressage on Monday, October 29, 2018
The incredible Winx and her team
Pure elation for Waller's staffChris Waller Racing's staff put in countless hours behind the scenes.This result is for you. #WinxPosted by Racing.com on Saturday, October 27, 2018
And this was her the day after claiming her fourth consecutive Cox Plate victory
Thankfully jockey and horse were ok after this incident
https://www.facebook.com/racingpost/photos/a.499138261119/10155700935511120/?type=3&permPage=1
Congratulations!
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary to our very own William and Pip ????Posted by The Billy Stud on Tuesday, October 30, 2018
This is novel!
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
We’ve all been here…
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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.