A 77-year-old hedge hopper and 8 other incredible moments on social media this week *PICTURES*
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From a horse who moved Cheltenham to tears to the piece of clothing every hardworking groom should have , 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
That magical moment last weekend when Sprinter Sacre had everyone at Cheltenham in tears (including his trainer’s daughter) following his winning comeback
ALL CRYING !!!!! We love you sprinter ??????ALL CRYING !!!!! We love you sprinter ??????— Camilla Henderson (@camillahendo) November 15, 2015— Camilla Henderson (@camillahendo) November 15, 2015
What a save!
What a sit from @jemoore85 on Appropriate @FontwellPark https://t.co/tDORpliJqRWhat a sit from @jemoore85 on Appropriate @FontwellPark https://t.co/tDORpliJqR— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) November 15, 2015— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) November 15, 2015
Now this is impressive
This man is a complete legend!! 77 years old and doesn't miss a week. Proud to call him my grandpa #myinspiration pic.twitter.com/pV8mq6vB6CThis man is a complete legend!! 77 years old and doesn't miss a week. Proud to call him my grandpa #myinspiration pic.twitter.com/pV8mq6vB6C— Alice G Eventing (@AliceGoring) November 15, 2015— Alice G Eventing (@AliceGoring) November 15, 2015
Andrew Hoy’s groom has discovered an awesome T-shirt
I think I need one of these right now!! pic.twitter.com/Uqyp23XDwMI think I need one of these right now!! pic.twitter.com/Uqyp23XDwM— Avril Smith (@Avrilsm53491688) November 16, 2015— Avril Smith (@Avrilsm53491688) November 16, 2015
Reporting around the globe from the super-glamorous world of Formula 1 one moment, riding out up the gallops the next
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
All horse power comes the same for jet setting amateur jockey @TomClarksonF1 . pic.twitter.com/YrZZqjk0NcAll horse power comes the same for jet setting amateur jockey @TomClarksonF1 . pic.twitter.com/YrZZqjk0Nc— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) November 19, 2015— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) November 19, 2015
Whether this photographer wins or not, he deserves his own award for capturing this moment just before he was clipped by this horse and broke his leg
This incredible close-up shot has landed Patrick McCann a nomination for Picture of the Year at the HWPA Awards pic.twitter.com/5rVqxziArtThis incredible close-up shot has landed Patrick McCann a nomination for Picture of the Year at the HWPA Awards pic.twitter.com/5rVqxziArt— Racing Post (@RacingPost) November 18, 2015— Racing Post (@RacingPost) November 18, 2015
Somebody is in the dog house!
The connections of Annacotty who won the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham last weekend (14 November) at the moment he clinched the race
Cheering your boys home: Team Annacotty captured in the final moments of the Paddy Power Gold Cup #lovethejumps pic.twitter.com/Rn8sNUladZCheering your boys home: Team Annacotty captured in the final moments of the Paddy Power Gold Cup #lovethejumps pic.twitter.com/Rn8sNUladZ— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) November 14, 2015— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) November 14, 2015
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
#YEHBOI Ben Hobday reveals the wonderful news that he is in remission from cancer
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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.