1 sky rocket jockey and 8 other great horsey social media posts this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From one jockey getting some serious air to a real mud monster, 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
What a monster!
There's always one who goes that little bit too far… ?Bet he's freezing now ? #naughtypony #monbegbabies #winterswimPosted by Monbeg Sport Horses on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
An office with a view
Another stunning morning in GL544LL pic.twitter.com/k1LUiodLo2Another stunning morning in GL544LL pic.twitter.com/k1LUiodLo2— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) February 7, 2018— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) February 7, 2018
Four-star potential?
Latest potential Olympic prospect joins the team ? pic.twitter.com/nm6D5yhTjPLatest potential Olympic prospect joins the team ? pic.twitter.com/nm6D5yhTjP— Blyth Tait (@BlythTait) February 4, 2018— Blyth Tait (@BlythTait) February 4, 2018
Wow!
Took a bit of time to train him up, but who needs a jockey to school your horses?Took a bit of time to train him up, but who needs a jockey to school your horses?This is surely the best way.pic.twitter.com/RMK7RQWYFSThis is surely the best way.pic.twitter.com/RMK7RQWYFS— racingpete (@Betracingnation) February 5, 2018— racingpete (@Betracingnation) February 5, 2018
Weeeeee!
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Top National Hunt horses having a play
Another video of Samcro and Outlander.. both horses seemed so well after yesterday @LeopardstownRC pic.twitter.com/R9pevgjLN8Another video of Samcro and Outlander.. both horses seemed so well after yesterday @LeopardstownRC pic.twitter.com/R9pevgjLN8— andrew smith (@festivalracing) February 5, 2018— andrew smith (@festivalracing) February 5, 2018
What a tache!
Seamus and his AMAZING moustache!#farmingwithnature #workinghorse #moustache #lakedistrict #Cumbria pic.twitter.com/T6tf8sZDHHSeamus and his AMAZING moustache!#farmingwithnature #workinghorse #moustache #lakedistrict #Cumbria pic.twitter.com/T6tf8sZDHH— The Horned Beef Co. (@TheHornedBeefCo) February 5, 2018— The Horned Beef Co. (@TheHornedBeefCo) February 5, 2018
Carrots for the wonderful Edwulf after his emotional win
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Whoops
#ComeFlyWithMe #GravityWins #pointtopoint #HorseHeath #GoPointingPosted by Chantal Wootten on Sunday, February 4, 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.