Eventers try rodeo and 10 other tweets that got us smiling this week *PICTURES*
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From some interesting deals while horse shopping to a total mud monster, it all happened on Twitter this week.
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Tweets of the week
Such wonderful news
Having a lovely afternoon watching @Channel4Racing team with @foxpitteventing. He's in grt form and so are they. #giveusawinnerboysHaving a lovely afternoon watching @Channel4Racing team with @foxpitteventing. He's in grt form and so are they. #giveusawinnerboys— Alice Plunkett/Foxpi (@aliceplunkett) November 13, 2015— Alice Plunkett/Foxpi (@aliceplunkett) November 13, 2015
Denman looks like he’s having the best time ever while schooling over the cross-country fences at Cheltenham Racecourse
Loved seeing Denman schooling today! @denmanthelegend pic.twitter.com/QE0cczk9VxLoved seeing Denman schooling today! @denmanthelegend pic.twitter.com/QE0cczk9Vx— Ben Hastie (@bencheltenham) November 12, 2015— Ben Hastie (@bencheltenham) November 12, 2015
I am UNBELIEVABLE cheese wedge brill white rails fantastic banks perfect. I could win that race. pic.twitter.com/wgcLUnNVLrI am UNBELIEVABLE cheese wedge brill white rails fantastic banks perfect. I could win that race. pic.twitter.com/wgcLUnNVLr— Denman (@denmanthelegend) November 12, 2015— Denman (@denmanthelegend) November 12, 2015
We suppose it’s not too dissimilar…
Parents' evening tonight which Harry thinks is 'Owners' Evening'!! #toofunnyParents' evening tonight which Harry thinks is 'Owners' Evening'!! #toofunny— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) November 11, 2015— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) November 11, 2015
Yeeha! With eventers coming back into work it’s time for riders to hang on tight to their fresh horses
Neckstrap Mondays #rodeopractice #someoneisfresh ?? pic.twitter.com/EP4FbhQb0TNeckstrap Mondays #rodeopractice #someoneisfresh ?? pic.twitter.com/EP4FbhQb0T— Rosie Fry (@rosiefry) November 9, 2015— Rosie Fry (@rosiefry) November 9, 2015
Racehorse trainer Gary Moore is very modest about how well-liked he is following a nasty kick which saw him end up in hospital
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Thank you so much everybody for the msgs for dad, really touched..he said "for an anti social person can't believe how many people like me"Thank you so much everybody for the msgs for dad, really touched..he said "for an anti social person can't believe how many people like me"— Jamie Moore (@jemoore85) November 7, 2015— Jamie Moore (@jemoore85) November 7, 2015
Red Cadeaux isn’t short of well-wishes after his injury in the Melbourne Cup
.@EdDunlopRacing's Red Cadeaux has been inundated with 'Get Well Soon' cards from school children across Australia pic.twitter.com/RBFn4rqRdr.@EdDunlopRacing's Red Cadeaux has been inundated with 'Get Well Soon' cards from school children across Australia pic.twitter.com/RBFn4rqRdr— Racing Victoria (@RacingInsider) November 9, 2015— Racing Victoria (@RacingInsider) November 9, 2015
Who knew BOGOF offers existed in the world of event horse sales
Autumn = horse shopping for pot eventers " He comes with his own free Shetland as he weaves 'quite' badly " #BestOneYet #additionalquestionsAutumn = horse shopping for pot eventers " He comes with his own free Shetland as he weaves 'quite' badly " #BestOneYet #additionalquestions— Katie Dumas (@KatieDumas) November 3, 2015— Katie Dumas (@KatieDumas) November 3, 2015
Wow, what a feat — Irish eventer Sam Watson’s long-term four-star campaigner Horseware Bushman starts his journey to his fifth Badminton next year
King of Ballybolger, @Horseware Bushman, begins road to his 5th @bhorsetrials today #furrylegend pic.twitter.com/kkZVaXhXVdKing of Ballybolger, @Horseware Bushman, begins road to his 5th @bhorsetrials today #furrylegend pic.twitter.com/kkZVaXhXVd— Sam Watson (@watsoneventing) November 13, 2015— Sam Watson (@watsoneventing) November 13, 2015
It’s a tough job but someone has to do it
As you can see, the facilities are rubbish here in Doha – this is going to be a tough gig… pic.twitter.com/CYGasC6hkoAs you can see, the facilities are rubbish here in Doha – this is going to be a tough gig… pic.twitter.com/CYGasC6hko— Pippa Roome (@PippaRoome) November 12, 2015— Pippa Roome (@PippaRoome) November 12, 2015
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Half horse, half hippo?
There are no words!! ? pic.twitter.com/WW9qTqGoFLThere are no words!! ? pic.twitter.com/WW9qTqGoFL— Parkfield Breeding (@ParkfieldBreed) November 11, 2015— Parkfield Breeding (@ParkfieldBreed) November 11, 2015
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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.