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!
For those of you who haven’t already seen this video (which is going viral…) Here is our very own Tom Guilding of DG Equine performing his superman impression over a marsh hedge on Saturday!Posted by Berkeley Hunt Supporters Club on Monday, January 28, 2019
When the trainer’s dog suddenly decides to rebel…
I am afraid we had a dog malfunction this morning! pic.twitter.com/tXEDj9p5V1I am afraid we had a dog malfunction this morning! pic.twitter.com/tXEDj9p5V1— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 28, 2019— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 28, 2019
Brexit, Venezuelan crisis and Bobby…
The latest Bobby update. #badbobby If anyone is interested the horsey news is at https://t.co/gqWYnwkzhw. (Vain attempt to milk her new found fame!) pic.twitter.com/MzJYieiZLuThe latest Bobby update. #badbobby If anyone is interested the horsey news is at https://t.co/gqWYnwkzhw. (Vain attempt to milk her new found fame!) pic.twitter.com/MzJYieiZLu— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 30, 2019— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 30, 2019
Eventer or dressage horse? Ros Canter and Allstar B nailing some tempi-changes
Allstar B turning in to a dressage diva! ?Posted by Ros Canter Eventing on Monday, January 28, 2019
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…
Not the way forward !!! ???Posted by Mick Lee on Monday, January 28, 2019
This is a good way to warm up on a chilly morning
The second lot out this morning pic.twitter.com/gpG0VOWR9kThe second lot out this morning pic.twitter.com/gpG0VOWR9k— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 30, 2019— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) January 30, 2019
Whoops
Couldn't be worstPosted by Guilherme Jcmv on Sunday, January 27, 2019
If the owner of Paisley Park and his remarkable story doesn’t bring a tear to your eye, you’re lying
Andrew GemmellWhat a moment for Andrew Gemmell ?Posted by ITV Racing on Saturday, January 26, 2019
Rider or no rider, this one won’t be stopped from having a pop
Kisses!
Now this is a good hacking spot
Posted by Mallards Reach Equestrian Centre on Wednesday, January 30, 2019
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Who’s in charge here?
When your trying to keep a lead on your man… but he ain’t having it ?????????????????????????#ShadowLeadReinPonies #IamLeavingAndYouCantstopMe #iamPackingMyBags #YouWillNeverSeeThisFaceAGAIN#FreshStallions Shadow Sports Horses @louieackroyd1 you’re a hero!!! ???Posted by Ben Hobday on Wednesday, January 23, 2019
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Bobby update. #badbobby pic.twitter.com/rZ3FaNYfIQBobby update. #badbobby pic.twitter.com/rZ3FaNYfIQ— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 29, 2019— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 29, 2019
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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.