1 team chase pile up and 8 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 very cute polo to a woolly jumper, 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
Wowzers
Duvet day declared
When it's too cold to get out of bed in the morning:Posted by Equina Build on Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Mini polo is possibly one of the cutest things we’ve seen for a while
Micro PoloMicro PoloPosted by Stable Express on Monday, October 1, 2018
Sharing the love
That clip is going to take foreverThat clip is going to take forever ??Credits: ® Devine EquinePosted by Horse Planet on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Want to end your weekend with a smile on your face? Watch this video ??Produced by Murren AddisonPosted by Mounted Games World on Sunday, September 30, 2018
Looks like a good prospect!
THERE’S A NEW SHOWJUMPER ON COURSEShirley’s paddock mates used to laugh at her dreams of becoming a showjumper. They USED to.? ? [thanks to our friends at Beloka Kelpie Stud for this great clip!]Posted by ABC South East SA on Thursday, September 27, 2018
Because why not…?!
I don’t know what to say!? #dressagelifePosted by Pontus Hugosson on Tuesday, August 28, 2018
This is what €3.2m looks like
The highest priced filly ever sold @Goffs1866 and the highest priced yearling anywhere this year, the €3.2 million Galileo sales topper crowned an incredible two days with significant gains across the board. @HenryBeeby and @RishiPersad1 reflect on the success of Orby 2018 pic.twitter.com/JGgo1Mpxv3The highest priced filly ever sold @Goffs1866 and the highest priced yearling anywhere this year, the €3.2 million Galileo sales topper crowned an incredible two days with significant gains across the board. @HenryBeeby and @RishiPersad1 reflect on the success of Orby 2018 pic.twitter.com/JGgo1Mpxv3— Goffs (@Goffs1866) October 3, 2018— Goffs (@Goffs1866) October 3, 2018
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
We shouldn’t laugh, but we definitely are!
Team Rideaway 1's whoopsy in slow-mo!Team Rideaway 1's whoopsy in slow-mo!Video courtesy of Karen Holloway (Sophie Candy)All jockeys and horses are finePosted by Berkeley Hunt Team Chase on Monday, October 1, 2018
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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.