When a bounce becomes an oxer and 9 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 an impressive Suffolk Punch to a very scopey pony, 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.
Equestrian social media posts of the week
Eleven-year-old Tabitha Kyle showing off her incredible talent
What a fantastic week European Jumping Championships CH -J-YR 2019 Team Bronze, followed by individual 5th place. Bart…Posted by Queenholme Equestrian on Saturday, July 13, 2019
Oisin Murphy channelling his supermodel skills
Caption this… ?Join us LIVE NOW on ITV3Posted by ITV Racing on Friday, July 12, 2019
Aachen looks like somewhere all horse lovers need to visit
What an unbelievable atmosphere here in Aachen ??? pic.twitter.com/eS5LAhGFMsWhat an unbelievable atmosphere here in Aachen ??? pic.twitter.com/eS5LAhGFMs— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) July 18, 2019— Laura Collett (@CollettEventing) July 18, 2019
Michael Jung gives one of his horses some love
That team gold and individual silver medal-winning feeling
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We would like one like this please
Stretch!
This is mesmerising
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=798867940509430
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Fair play!
Well…. I can safely say… "I evented my Suffolk stallion at BURGHLEY.. and went clear XC…. "Posted by Bruce Thorpeley on Thursday, July 18, 2019
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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.