1 rider makes a splash and 13 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 plenty of Grand National joy to an impressively keen foal, 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
Scopey foal
Whoops
#NailedIt
‘Little Richard’ looks like a little dude
Little Richard he’s still for sale SOLD SOLD SOLDPosted by JH cobs on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
When you are third in the dressage World Cup final but you don’t want to take your horse into the prize-giving…
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A little horse with a big heart
Oops
Bertram Allen’s groom catches one of his horses in the act
Bettina Hoy ‘winning’ the Grand National
And while we’re on the subject of the Grand National, this is how close it was…
Winning horse Tiger Roll is given a hero’s welcome in Ireland
When you’re on the same flight back to Ireland as Grand National-winning jockey Davy Russell and winning owner (and Ryanair boss) Michael O’Leary…
Michael O'Leary with a treat for Ryanair passengersThe drinks are on Michael O'Leary! ?✈️?Credit: Twitter – @BetfairBarryPosted by At The Races on Sunday, April 15, 2018
Meanwhile, once home, this was Davy with Tiger Roll and his winning trainer, Gordon Elliott
Eye of the tiger?! ?Tiger Roll, Davy Russell and Gordon Elliott Racing – still enjoying Grand National glory! (Gordon Elliott Racing, Twitter)Posted by At The Races on Monday, April 16, 2018
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Splash!
Splashing day for day 1 at camp! Well done Jemima you took it in good spirits #ponyclub #camp #ponyclubcentrePosted by Wickstead Farm on Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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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.