Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a whopper of a hedge to a foal’s first steps, 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 ’tache!
It’s all about the moustache…. Picasso is pulling the look off rather well we think @spillershorsefeeds #minicob #stallionai #britishbreeding #freezingsemen #cobstallion #moustachePosted by Stallion AI Services on Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The 2019 British eventing season is go!
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Wait for it…
THE END, LOL! ??? Racing mad youngster Rhys McEvoy is obsessed with Winx, even though his dad Kerrin McEvoy is riding against him today on Unforgotten. Whoever wins, we hope their finish is better than this!STORY: http://bit.ly/2TqVVZrPosted by Daily Telegraph on Friday, March 1, 2019
What a poignant photo
A very private moment…After losing a shoe, on his way to find his second horse, this young Whip passed a War…Posted by The Hunting Notice Board.com on Monday, March 4, 2019
Good lad
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In the pony racing at Horseheath on Sunday, this young lad, Conal Flanagan, was left at the start and soon tailed off, but coming around the home turn, with the race all over, he still rode a finish and educated his pony. No tantrums, no disappointment, he just got on with it. pic.twitter.com/d3PwzV90veIn the pony racing at Horseheath on Sunday, this young lad, Conal Flanagan, was left at the start and soon tailed off, but coming around the home turn, with the race all over, he still rode a finish and educated his pony. No tantrums, no disappointment, he just got on with it. pic.twitter.com/d3PwzV90ve— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) March 6, 2019— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) March 6, 2019
Horses and jockeys braving it while point-to-pointing in Ireland last weekend
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Lightning fast reactions!
Quick reaction when a plastic bag escapes at the dressage arena! C.H. Barroca d'AlvaPosted by Irish Eventing Times on Friday, March 1, 2019
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That’s the spot!
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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.
