1 scopey pig and 9 other wonderful bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From an inspirational Christmas present to a snappy TV interview, 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.
Tweets of the week
These two are very cute
Mini jockeys: Some of the younger members of the South West Harriers Hunt Club in Kerry enjoying the annual lead-rein meet earlier this weekPosted by Countryside Alliance Hunting on Friday, December 30, 2016
This photo makes us cold just looking at it
If you doubt the commitment of stable staff on days like these, these two @CheltenhamRaces should leave you in no doubt pic.twitter.com/2oe873JzFZIf you doubt the commitment of stable staff on days like these, these two @CheltenhamRaces should leave you in no doubt pic.twitter.com/2oe873JzFZ— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) January 1, 2017— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) January 1, 2017
Windscreen wipers required
William Whitaker’s little boy greets his fans
Rider signing going well @Will_Whit89 #lihs pic.twitter.com/sel5Yzje8bRider signing going well @Will_Whit89 #lihs pic.twitter.com/sel5Yzje8b— Liverpool Int. (@LiverpoolInt) December 31, 2016— Liverpool Int. (@LiverpoolInt) December 31, 2016
If ever there was a Christmas present to inspire and motivate, this would be it
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
A great Christmas present from my mate Daan. #planahead #roadtotokyo #tokyo20 #twohearts @TeamIRLEq pic.twitter.com/cNM9Ra57gBA great Christmas present from my mate Daan. #planahead #roadtotokyo #tokyo20 #twohearts @TeamIRLEq pic.twitter.com/cNM9Ra57gB— Jonty Evans (@JontyEventing) December 26, 2016— Jonty Evans (@JontyEventing) December 26, 2016
Touché
Bryan Cooper v Matt Chapman??Posted by At The Races on Tuesday, January 3, 2017
This is one scopey pig
Showjumping PigMakes A Nice Shape https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/5kzxnj/emily_our_pig_thinks_she_is_a_horse_check_out/?st=ixgd1rr0&sh=06396539Posted by Stable Express on Thursday, January 5, 2017
A horse and hound all in one
My best effort for hunting so far ? a perfect representation of @horseandhound ! #hunting #horses #dungood #dude #horsehour pic.twitter.com/tveIsXLfxVMy best effort for hunting so far ? a perfect representation of @horseandhound ! #hunting #horses #dungood #dude #horsehour pic.twitter.com/tveIsXLfxV— Alice Emily Holborow (@a_holborow) January 2, 2017— Alice Emily Holborow (@a_holborow) January 2, 2017
A stunning shot of the new Mr and Mrs Hobday’s wedding
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
“Please may we have some?”
@horseandhound my favourite photo I took at the Essex Hunt on New Years Eve ! #foxhounds pic.twitter.com/OBnDM22rvR@horseandhound my favourite photo I took at the Essex Hunt on New Years Eve ! #foxhounds pic.twitter.com/OBnDM22rvR— Elli Birch (@Fortheluvofcake) January 2, 2017— Elli Birch (@Fortheluvofcake) January 2, 2017
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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.