1 unrecognisable four-star eventer and 9 other bits of fantastic horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a snazzy clip to a pig riding dog, 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.
Tweets of the week
Nice work
We have lift off!
Giant horse problems
This is some office view
Schooling this morning at @JonjoONeill Racing.. pic.twitter.com/jC1YbD7WYpSchooling this morning at @JonjoONeill Racing.. pic.twitter.com/jC1YbD7WYp— Cotswolds Gentleman (@CotswoldsGent) December 1, 2016— Cotswolds Gentleman (@CotswoldsGent) December 1, 2016
When it’s cold outside and your owner decides you need to be dressed accordingly
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
How sweet
Something to brighten up everyone's Monday!! At least these two are happy! #WetDay #LoveThem pic.twitter.com/iMB25S5UijSomething to brighten up everyone's Monday!! At least these two are happy! #WetDay #LoveThem pic.twitter.com/iMB25S5Uij— Ginny Howe (@GinnyHoweEvent) November 21, 2016— Ginny Howe (@GinnyHoweEvent) November 21, 2016
William Fox-Pitt goes hunting for the fist time in a couple of years
WFP first time back out hunting in two years today.Posted by Equestrian Action Photography on Saturday, December 3, 2016
When the yard pig comes in handy
No one wants cold feet on a day like this!Posted by George Hilton-Jones Eventing on Tuesday, November 29, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
Mulrys Error, the four-star ride of Ben Hobday, is virtually unrecognisble upon returning from his winter holidays
Mr Mulry is back in the house! Looks like there's some work to be done! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/qX84MB6DDMMr Mulry is back in the house! Looks like there's some work to be done! #roadtoBadminton pic.twitter.com/qX84MB6DDM— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) December 1, 2016— Sallie Ryle (@SallieRyle) December 1, 2016
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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.