1 rider tries solo hedge hopping and 12 other great horsey social media posts this week

Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some unconventional jumping out hunting to a lungeing fail, 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

Hup!

When the trainer’s dog suddenly decides to rebel…

Brexit, Venezuelan crisis and Bobby…

Eventer or dressage horse? Ros Canter and Allstar B nailing some tempi-changes

When you find a snake on your stirrup bar #LivingInAustraliaProblems

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Maybe leave jumping banks and drains in Ireland to the horses…

This is a good way to warm up on a chilly morning

Whoops

If the owner of Paisley Park and his remarkable story doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, you’re lying

Rider or no rider, this one won’t be stopped from having a pop

Kisses!

Now this is a good hacking spot

And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner

Who’s in charge here?

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Tweet of the week competition

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Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who 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 in August 2018. Gemma’s reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.