Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From huge Ascot moments to when two eventing greats go head-to-head in a plaiting challenge, 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
When Tim Price and Andrew Hoy try plaiting against the clock #PlaitingGoals?
Plaiting Challenge of Tim Price and Andrew HoyUm die Zeit bis zum Geländetstart um 12.15 Uhr ein wenig zu überbrücken, schaut Euch an wie sich Tim Price und Andrew Hoy eine knallharte Einflecht-Challenge liefern.Just so you won’t get bored until the cross-country starts at 12.15 watch the incredibly tough and competitive plaiting challenge of Tim Price and Andrew Hoy. Team PriceJulis EventerPosted by Turniergesellschaft Luhmühlen on Saturday, June 15, 2019
Tim Price and Alex Bragg, who were first and second after the cross-country at Luhmühlen’s five-star last weekend, pictured having a chat before doing battle on the final day of competition
Tim and Alex….. 1st and 2nd! Pre show jumping discussion!!!
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Funny faces at Bolesworth
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Pure Royal Ascot joy
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This lady has got the right idea
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National Hunt jockey Nico De Boinville felt like he was missing out on the Ascot action…
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Meanwhile, Frankie Dettori went from this last week…
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…To this — riding a four-timer on the Thursday of Royal Ascot
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And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
And this is the reception he received from the crowd — hairs on the back of your neck stuff…
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Tweet of the week competition
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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.
