1 spectator goes plop in front of Zara Tindall and 7 other funny bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some bling footwear to an unscheduled bath, 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
This is what the Maryland Hunt Club ride looks like
2017 Maryland Hunt Cub. This is how you stand off an 5ft upright set of tails. 2 finished & Haddon Frost 2nd
Hold on tight
My boy is a superstar for getting me out of this mess and jumping part B like nothing had happened #sackthejockey #sorryArchie #closeshave ? pic.twitter.com/NRWrx0TguIMy boy is a superstar for getting me out of this mess and jumping part B like nothing had happened #sackthejockey #sorryArchie #closeshave ? pic.twitter.com/NRWrx0TguI— Rosie Fry (@rosiefry) April 24, 2017— Rosie Fry (@rosiefry) April 24, 2017
These are some cool new shoes
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Bear has his best shoes on for Badminton #silverfern #gokiwi #gofast pic.twitter.com/7BBPQIIQ4kBear has his best shoes on for Badminton #silverfern #gokiwi #gofast pic.twitter.com/7BBPQIIQ4k— Blyth Tait (@BlythTait) April 25, 2017— Blyth Tait (@BlythTait) April 25, 2017
Only in Australia…
https://www.facebook.com/SkyRacingAU/videos/1359698150734877/?permPage=1
Yeehaa
536/1 treble – celebration time for Patrick MullinsPatrick Mullins does a Frankie Dettori!Posted by At The Races on Friday, April 28, 2017
This is tear-jerking stuff from retiring National Hunt hero Menorah’s owner
A tearful Graham Whateley tells us the brilliant Menorah will spend his retirement at Richard Johnson's farm pic.twitter.com/LLhvKtsXvGA tearful Graham Whateley tells us the brilliant Menorah will spend his retirement at Richard Johnson's farm pic.twitter.com/LLhvKtsXvG— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 29, 2017— ITV Racing (@itvracing) April 29, 2017
Yikes!
Well Kings had his last gallop and xc school so all ready to rock and roll! Good job we all saw this after Paul had…Posted by Tapner Eventing Team on Friday, April 28, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media post of the Week winner
Watch closely as Zara Tindall exits the combination in Kentucky…
Zara clear through the water! ??????❤❤??Posted by Charlotte Carrington-Farmer on Saturday, April 29, 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.