Dog jumps pony and 9 other bits of brilliant horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From HOYS champions taking to the beach to some interesting training tactics, 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
We can barely believe what we’ve just watched…
Dally wearing her new jockey slks in prep for the WIHSDally in her new jockey silks preparing for the WA International Horse Show in DC. like their page and follow them on instagramPosted by Dally and Spanky on Friday, October 14, 2016
Horse walks into a bar…
Spotted in Derek Dalys bar in Clare! #OnlyInIrelandImage Credit: Regina ConcannonPosted by SPIN South West on Thursday, October 13, 2016
Let me take a selfie
When in France, it would be rude not to sample some of the local produce…
Nice little trip through the vineyards on way to @MondialduLion different kind of horsepower pic.twitter.com/fxIQZmul23Nice little trip through the vineyards on way to @MondialduLion different kind of horsepower pic.twitter.com/fxIQZmul23— Dan Jocelyn (@DanJocelyn) October 17, 2016— Dan Jocelyn (@DanJocelyn) October 17, 2016
Some lucky members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery receive some expert tuition from Mary King…
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Amazing to have super-star eventer Mary King teaching here today. It's not everyday you get a lesson from an Olympian….! @HH_eventing pic.twitter.com/sjbxVLl5qqAmazing to have super-star eventer Mary King teaching here today. It's not everyday you get a lesson from an Olympian….! @HH_eventing pic.twitter.com/sjbxVLl5qq— The King's Troop RHA (@KingsTroopRHA) October 17, 2016— The King's Troop RHA (@KingsTroopRHA) October 17, 2016
…And then Mary tried her hand at their job on Draught Parade
Posted by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery on Tuesday, October 18, 2016
How many HOYS champions can you spot in this video?
Beach RideWe had our annual end of season trip to the beach yesterday, a treat before the horses go on their winter holidays ?☀️?Posted by The Hood Show Team on Saturday, October 15, 2016
I’m sure Alain Cawley, who dislocated both of his shoulders in a fall at Kempton last weekend, is happy to have the full support of his friends and their jokes when times are tough
Due to 2 dislocated shoulders @AlainCawley will need help with a few sensitive jobs for the next few weeks, only ladies apply please pic.twitter.com/3qz0pMsk7MDue to 2 dislocated shoulders @AlainCawley will need help with a few sensitive jobs for the next few weeks, only ladies apply please pic.twitter.com/3qz0pMsk7M— Aidan Coleman (@AidanColeman) October 16, 2016— Aidan Coleman (@AidanColeman) October 16, 2016
Whoops
Drama at Ffos LasRamonex gave Jonathan Moore a bit of a surprise at Ffos Las Racecourse on Saturday… Thankfully, horse and jockey both fine:Posted by At The Races on Sunday, October 16, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
Ahh this old trick
Turn up to my lesson tonight.. Thought I'd seen it all?? #coaching #carrotnotstick pic.twitter.com/eZNNFejcdcTurn up to my lesson tonight.. Thought I'd seen it all?? #coaching #carrotnotstick pic.twitter.com/eZNNFejcdc— Warren Lamperd (@warrenlamperd) October 11, 2016— Warren Lamperd (@warrenlamperd) October 11, 2016
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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.