Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some Aintree highlights to a dressage horse that just wanted to be a jumper, we saw it all on social media.
And here’s what the papers said about Noble Yeats’ chances prior to the Grand National…
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Sam Waley-Cohen talks us through the closing stages of the big race
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Sam’s son busting with pride after his dad’s victory
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A hero’s welcome back in Ireland, where Noble Yeats is trained by Gavin Cromwell
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We’re finally back in Miami this weekend for the Longines Global Champions Tour – what a setting
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Sean Bowen en-route to winning the Topham at Aintree last week aboard Mac Tottie, who is trained by Sean’s dad Peter Bowen. But look closely in the background and you’ll see Sean’s brother James, who was unshipped earlier in this race, cheering his brother home
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But our favourite social media post this week is…
When you’re the groom of the Grand National winner
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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.
