1 very relatable horse problem and 10 other great bits of equestrian social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a remarkable riding comeback to Michael Jung in a competition like no other, 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
Michael Jung is a man of many talents
Mit Daniels Jack S gewinne ich die Albführen Games 2017 ??????Posted by Michael Jung on Sunday, July 9, 2017
Ice cream anyone?
The ultimate equine celebrity
In amongst all his jobs, Alan still finds time to read to Blueberry 😉 today showing him that he may be retired but he can still be the cover star of Horse and Hound 😆👏🏻Posted by Charlotte Dujardin on Thursday, July 13, 2017
Pretty please?
Cutest form of begging?… We think so.Posted by Statelinetack.com on Friday, June 2, 2017
Spot the difference!
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Very fancy
So true
Varje gång jag ska ta en bild på min häst #ridersproblem #typiskaryttarenPosted by Ryttarinspiration on Saturday, July 1, 2017
Naughty!
Thumbs up from a diddy Coral Keen
Holiday are over
Summer holidays are over ! The horses 🐴 are back in from the field today and getting weighed ready to start training again for the 2017/18 season! Fingers crossed for a good season ahead 🤞🍀🏇🏿Posted by Philip Hobbs on Monday, July 10, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
This is just amazing stuff from paralysed Flat jockey Freddy Tylicki
24 years of age this gentleman #PowerPaul #Neverlostit ????????? pic.twitter.com/LzkfChmkr424 years of age this gentleman #PowerPaul #Neverlostit ????????? pic.twitter.com/LzkfChmkr4— Freddy Tylicki (@freddytylicki) July 1, 2017— Freddy Tylicki (@freddytylicki) July 1, 2017
If you like this, why not follow @horseandhound on twitter today?
Tweet of the week competition
The winner of the Horse & Hound tweet of the week competition can also be found by searching Twitter for #HHTweetOfTheWeek. The winner will receive an Apatchy mini tablet case (pictured left) or an Apatchy cosmetic bag (pictured below right), personalised with their initials.
Apatchy are designers and makers of bespoke lifestyle gifts.
Their ranges include wash, cosmetic,
travel and sports bags, which can be instantly personalised or customised without the need for sewing, gluing or ironing. To find out more about Apatchy’s unique personalised products and their wonderful gift wrapping service, visit www.apatchy.co.uk
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now

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.