1 ultimate banana lover and 10 other great bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a couple of very near misses to the moment the snow hit, 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
Chilli Morning proving he’s still got it and about to embark on some prelim dressage with his owner
The winner of 6 3*s, 3 int'l medals, Badminton, and highest ranked eventing stallion ever, graciously allowed me to ride him today. Next stop Ardingly Riding Club Prelim dressage. pic.twitter.com/qMzjkTMBM4The winner of 6 3*s, 3 int'l medals, Badminton, and highest ranked eventing stallion ever, graciously allowed me to ride him today. Next stop Ardingly Riding Club Prelim dressage. pic.twitter.com/qMzjkTMBM4— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) December 9, 2017— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) December 9, 2017
When a horse steals your toy and it’s just not the same any more
Carl Hester’s yard looked picture perfect in the snow
While the weather didn’t stop proceedings at Kim Bailey’s yard
Cantering in the snow GL544LL pic.twitter.com/f3FGAdQk3yCantering in the snow GL544LL pic.twitter.com/f3FGAdQk3y— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) December 12, 2017— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) December 12, 2017
Gareth Hughes had to get some heavy machinery in so that he could get to Olympia
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Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Cotswold base provides a stunning backdrop
Some quick and impressive snow art
Snow time like the present to get outside and create a little something! #UkSnow #Birdie ❄️??Posted by Darren Bird Art on Sunday, December 10, 2017
Lara Butler’s dressage star, Rubin Al Asad, loves a post-test banana
When your superstar does a good job coming 6th in a very tight competition @olympiahorse and is keen for his banana treat….. #banana #fiend #superstar #dressage #horse @cavallo_boots.fashion @zebra_products pic.twitter.com/JBJRaNkCmPWhen your superstar does a good job coming 6th in a very tight competition @olympiahorse and is keen for his banana treat….. #banana #fiend #superstar #dressage #horse @cavallo_boots.fashion @zebra_products pic.twitter.com/JBJRaNkCmP— Lara Butler (@LaraGriffith) December 13, 2017— Lara Butler (@LaraGriffith) December 13, 2017
This is an actual Christmas miracle
And another…
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
This horse (who also competes at inter 1 level in dressage) is an absolute saint
Billy Whiz from Dressage star Inter 1 yesterday to sledge pro today ❄️?❄️Posted by Sam Turner Dressage on Sunday, December 10, 2017
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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.