1 sit of the Century and 8 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 some great saves to a dressage horse who finds jumping particularly exciting, it all happened on social media this week.
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Equestrian social media posts of the week
Nice work!
Seriously @Hannah30Lewis, stop showing off ?? @ListowelRaces brilliant balance! pic.twitter.com/QneofPRNSHSeriously @Hannah30Lewis, stop showing off ?? @ListowelRaces brilliant balance! pic.twitter.com/QneofPRNSH— Pat Carmody (@carmodyp18) April 12, 2018— Pat Carmody (@carmodyp18) April 12, 2018
It’s great to see Tankers Town, Sharon Hunt’s former four-star eventer, giving a helping hand in getting young horses going
Loved this today ! Young Aimee rides old Tankers Town & gives old me a lead on young Kevin! These 2 horses are so similar in how they approach the fence – oh I do hope it’s a good sign for the future please Kevin!!Posted by Sharon Hunt Eventing on Saturday, May 12, 2018
Prolific National Hunt horse, Altior looks to be enjoying his summer holidays
Altior keeping up with his fitness on his hols with his mate Pacific De Baune. No wonder he is such a champion! #Dedicated! #Altior #Happydays pic.twitter.com/sI1zOPZFrUAltior keeping up with his fitness on his hols with his mate Pacific De Baune. No wonder he is such a champion! #Dedicated! #Altior #Happydays pic.twitter.com/sI1zOPZFrU— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) May 14, 2018— Tracy Vigors (@wickhamwicks) May 14, 2018
Chilli Morning foal problems!
I went up to the yard today to pat Chilli Knight, and spent 5 minutes with Chilli’s Prince until one of the girls told me I was with the wrong one. All full brothers of these 2, and THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME! It’s not my fault, I do love them! https://t.co/pT3SgC1OELI went up to the yard today to pat Chilli Knight, and spent 5 minutes with Chilli’s Prince until one of the girls told me I was with the wrong one. All full brothers of these 2, and THEY ALL LOOK THE SAME! It’s not my fault, I do love them! https://t.co/pT3SgC1OEL— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) May 14, 2018— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) May 14, 2018
One minute you’re on mother duties…
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
All in a days work for @Piggy_French @ChatsworthHT pic.twitter.com/T0vxGsUSPAAll in a days work for @Piggy_French @ChatsworthHT pic.twitter.com/T0vxGsUSPA— KFMS (@kfmspics) May 13, 2018— KFMS (@kfmspics) May 13, 2018
…The next you’re picking up a cheque for £16,000 for winning the Chatsworth leg of the Event Rider Masters
@1izzytaylor great shot!! @ChatsworthHT @EventRiderMstrs @Piggy_French pic.twitter.com/NdNJ7v0PLn@1izzytaylor great shot!! @ChatsworthHT @EventRiderMstrs @Piggy_French pic.twitter.com/NdNJ7v0PLn— Adrian Durnell (@DurnellAdrain) May 15, 2018— Adrian Durnell (@DurnellAdrain) May 15, 2018
What a result for Matthew Sampson
Nearly home from having the most incredible show….. still can’t quite believe that Gloria and I won the hamburg…Posted by Matthew Sampson on Monday, May 14, 2018
Could this be Sprinter Sacre II?
Thank you so much to Christophe Masle for sending me this video of Sprinter Sacre’s sister, and her foal playing with their little friend. How beautiful is this x@InfoArqana @francegalop pic.twitter.com/4tblyjzQ1cThank you so much to Christophe Masle for sending me this video of Sprinter Sacre’s sister, and her foal playing with their little friend. How beautiful is this x@InfoArqana @francegalop pic.twitter.com/4tblyjzQ1c— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) May 14, 2018— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) May 14, 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.