Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From one very happy retiree to a some unwanted residents, 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
Thirsty?
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It’s lovely to see former National Hunt star Un De Sceaux, who amassed over £1.5m in prize money throughout his illustrious career, enjoying his new life in retirement
Un De Sceaux is absolutely LOVING his retirement in France! ?Posted by At The Races on Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Enjoying the view
Just having a sit down and admiring the view ???#woodlandersirgorgeous#teamequifeast#ollovsoftstep#dressagejc#poweredbytylershoofproductsEquiFeast UKOllov – Öllöv SoftStepDressage JCAron TylerPosted by Bromson Stud on Monday, June 22, 2020
Take a look at this pair of great (if slightly unconventional) friends
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
One to watch
#RoyalAscot_Day_٤???? ????Stradivarius ? little frankie all day todayPosted by Shady Abd El-Aziz Eltahawy on Friday, June 19, 2020
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Tweet of the week competition
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
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.
