1 TV presenter goes splat and 7 other fun bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a Shetland taking cover from a storm to a very cute trot-up, 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
Whoops — when former jockey turned racing TV presenter Luke Harvey attempted to showjump Flat trainer Jamie Osborne’s horse
Supreme horsemanshipLuke Harvey – the ultimate horseman ?Posted by At The Races on Friday, October 20, 2017
There is no such thing as too many brooms
Someone is stocking up his stable for Halloween! @JontyEventing pic.twitter.com/UWjz91JKyrSomeone is stocking up his stable for Halloween! @JontyEventing pic.twitter.com/UWjz91JKyr— Bruce Haskell (@kiwieventer) October 25, 2017— Bruce Haskell (@kiwieventer) October 25, 2017
Yanworth sprouts wings on his chasing debut
Former four-star horse, Algebra, arrives in Australia from the UK to enjoy his retirement
Algebra looks happy to be home @HoyEventing on Australian soil and enjoying retirement already thanks to @Equine_Freight pic.twitter.com/Ovpn3uH1y6Algebra looks happy to be home @HoyEventing on Australian soil and enjoying retirement already thanks to @Equine_Freight pic.twitter.com/Ovpn3uH1y6— Equestrian Australia (@EquestrianAus) October 23, 2017— Equestrian Australia (@EquestrianAus) October 23, 2017
When you win so much silverware
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
When you don't know what to do with all your silverware… ?Posted by ITV Racing on Saturday, October 21, 2017
This little character was kept safe in stormy conditions in Ireland
HORSE INSIDE – #OPHELIA Amidst all the mad weather, this photo made us smile. Alice Clifford from Skibbereen said she '…Posted by The Southern Star on Thursday, October 19, 2017
This is love
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Super cute first ever trot-up
Today: My first trot up ?Posted by Arville Sporthorses on Monday, October 16, 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.