1 very laidback foal and 7 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 very chilled out youngster to some fun homeschooling, it all happened on social media.

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

He might be a Group One-winning horse, but Ghaiyyath was happy to be patted in bed the morning after winning the Coral Eclipse last weekend

Fifteen years ago, Emmet McNamara was winning pony races…

…And last weekend he won the Epsom Derby on his first attempt

2000 Guineas winner Kameko seems like a bit of a character

Homeschooling looks to be going well in the Meade household

Max March looks to be as keen on horses as his parents

Household Cavalry horses enjoying their holidays

And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner

I think we can safely say this foal has no worries about being trimmed by the farrier…

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Tweet of the week competition

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Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who 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 in August 2018. Gemma’s reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.