Horse & Hound’s equestrian week on Twitter
Enjoy the H&H team’s top tweets from the equestrian twitterverse this week.
The week on twitter
This chap has perfected a sturdy hunting seat
It’s almost as if they enjoy getting muddy, Olivia…
Grooming a horse who clearly believes he's a hippo is somewhat of a time consuming process!Grooming a horse who clearly believes he's a hippo is somewhat of a time consuming process!— Olivia Oakeley (@OakeleyDressage) November 10, 2014— Olivia Oakeley (@OakeleyDressage) November 10, 2014
An incredible photo of War Horse’s Joey in amongst the poppies at the Tower of London on Armistice Day earlier this week
Love this photo of Joey from @WarHorse visiting the poppies at @TowerOfLondon. Photo by @AlexRumford pic.twitter.com/NSG4jW26sdLove this photo of Joey from @WarHorse visiting the poppies at @TowerOfLondon. Photo by @AlexRumford pic.twitter.com/NSG4jW26sd— Brooke (@TheBrooke) November 11, 2014— Brooke (@TheBrooke) November 11, 2014
The wife of Champion Court’s trainer takes the winning chaser out for a spin with the Heythrop ahead of his run in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham tomorrow (15 November).
Another day out hunting with The Heythrop on @ChampionCourt today! Next stop @paddypower Gold Cup @CheltenhamRaces pic.twitter.com/sJunrzhbWrAnother day out hunting with The Heythrop on @ChampionCourt today! Next stop @paddypower Gold Cup @CheltenhamRaces pic.twitter.com/sJunrzhbWr— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) November 12, 2014— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) November 12, 2014
Need we say anything?
Next stop! GO FOR GOLD SALE. #HandsInPockets pic.twitter.com/wGhg9tTAdTNext stop! GO FOR GOLD SALE. #HandsInPockets pic.twitter.com/wGhg9tTAdT— Eventing Consultant (@EventingConsult) November 12, 2014— Eventing Consultant (@EventingConsult) November 12, 2014
One horse ridden in this weather is commendable
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I've ridden one in this awful weather. Think I'll quit now. Can't say I didn't make a effort! #rainI've ridden one in this awful weather. Think I'll quit now. Can't say I didn't make a effort! #rain— Helen Tredwell (@Tredderz) November 14, 2014— Helen Tredwell (@Tredderz) November 14, 2014
Harry Meade’s daughter is evidently in training already — next stop Badminton 2034?
Latest helper for building stables @Harry_Meade pic.twitter.com/uQrpVAoldMLatest helper for building stables @Harry_Meade pic.twitter.com/uQrpVAoldM— Tim Rogers (@timrogers1992) November 12, 2014— Tim Rogers (@timrogers1992) November 12, 2014
Finally, are rare sight — one of the greatest event riders of all time coming a cropper. Apparently Lucinda Green lasted all of two seconds on the mechanical bull at a fundraiser for Claire Lomas
@LucindaGreenMBE here you are helping with #buckingfun 🙂 thank you! Xxx pic.twitter.com/5fDVGnKEYM@LucindaGreenMBE here you are helping with #buckingfun 🙂 thank you! Xxx pic.twitter.com/5fDVGnKEYM— Claire Lomas MBE (@claire80lomas) November 10, 2014— Claire Lomas MBE (@claire80lomas) November 10, 2014
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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.