Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a very chirpy Shire foal to some great horsey April Fool’s, we saw it all on social media.
Which is your favourite post?
Equestrian social media posts of the week
Who can relate this week?
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Strap yourselves in for some Grand National schooling
HOLD ON TIGHT! You are on board Grand National entry TOP VILLE BEN as he schools at Malton, what a fantastic jumper he is , piloted here by Tommy Dowson ??? #fedontopspec The last 2 fences in the line are Aintree type jumps.ITV Racing #HomeSchoolingPosted by Philip Kirby Racing on Thursday, March 31, 2022
If Carlsberg did eventing mothers…
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Plus here’s just a few of our favourite equestrian April Fool’s posts from earlier today…
Badminton going old school
Super exciting announcement!!!After great consideration and conversations with competitors, spectators and organisers…Posted by Badminton Horse Trials on Thursday, March 31, 2022
Which type of horse is yours?
Ever wondered what your horse is thinking? Now you don’t have to ?It has been years in the making, so we are proud to…Posted by HarryHall.com on Thursday, March 31, 2022
Delicious!
? ??? ???????: Introducing our exciting dessert for all horses and ponies – ????? ??????! ?Based on a delicious sorbet…Posted by Baileys Horse Feeds on Friday, April 1, 2022
All blue, everything
Newbury Racecourse to paint the future of racecourse turf in pioneering new trial? Bored of green grass? So are we!Newbury Racecourse is delighted to announce a pioneering new trial to paint the future of racecourse turf. You can find out more here ? https://www.bitlylinks.com/V1lq-ds3pPosted by Newbury Racecourse on Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
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.
