Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some Kentucky contenders en-route to the five-star event to a very naughty pony, we saw it all on social media.
Which is your favourite post?
Equestrian social media posts of the week
The British riders have made the journey to Kentucky, ready for next week’s Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Here is Sarah Bullimore and Corouet
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And here is Yasmin Ingham with Banzai Du Loir…
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…who are both captured here when Yasmin first went to try him in France. What a lovely story!
Wishing this very special horse and rider and Banzai's owners Sue Davies and Janette Chinn all the luck in the world at…Posted by Rachel Wakefield-Wynne on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Pippa Funnell also waved her two Kentucky rides off – she will catch up with them before the event starts next week
My very best buddies Majas Hope and Maybach are now on route to Stansted Airport. Safe flight my boys see you in…Posted by Pippa Funnell on Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The 11-time Grade One-winning National Hunt mare Apple’s Jade and her Crystal Ocean colt enjoy the sunshine
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When you ride your first winner at Huntingdon Racecourse
When you get your first win at Huntingdon racecourse ? We were delighted to welcome the Shetland Pony racing to our raceday today and support these future jockeys ?Posted by Huntingdon Racecourse on Monday, April 18, 2022
Statues…
Saturday morning teaching foals how to play ‘statues’ #foalspam #lillyfoalsPosted by Bullimore Eventing on Saturday, March 19, 2022
Fair play
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Look at these guys go!
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No scope, no hope
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But our favourite social media post this week is…
Naughty pony!
We have 50 racehorses in training yet it’s the 11 hands high yard pony who causes the most trouble!!! ?? a game of catch me if you can! pic.twitter.com/mjwkCXS4xAWe have 50 racehorses in training yet it’s the 11 hands high yard pony who causes the most trouble!!! ?? a game of catch me if you can! pic.twitter.com/mjwkCXS4xA— Amy Murphy Racing (@almracing) April 19, 2022— Amy Murphy Racing (@almracing) April 19, 2022
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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.
