1 screaming jockey and 7 other great bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a muddy cavalry horse to a huge achievement by a youngster, 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
We think Harry, one of National Hunt trainer Martin Keighley’s sons has got this racing lark sussed…
Harry’s instructional writing @TempleGSchool today. How to have a winner @CheltenhamRaces Brilliant! @RacingPost #HarryAged7 #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/GpmPwHymbJHarry’s instructional writing @TempleGSchool today. How to have a winner @CheltenhamRaces Brilliant! @RacingPost #HarryAged7 #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/GpmPwHymbJ— Martin Keighley (@martinkeighley7) November 9, 2017— Martin Keighley (@martinkeighley7) November 9, 2017
Someone has enjoyed their summer holiday…
Dreadnaugut is looking forward to a post-holiday wash & trim, prior to winter ceremonial duties. #TransformationTuesday pic.twitter.com/9Yt1CRYqLBDreadnaugut is looking forward to a post-holiday wash & trim, prior to winter ceremonial duties. #TransformationTuesday pic.twitter.com/9Yt1CRYqLB— Household Cavalry (@HCMRegt) November 7, 2017— Household Cavalry (@HCMRegt) November 7, 2017
We feel old…!
Joseph O’BrienRidden 30 Group 1 winners.Won 10 Classics as a jockey.Melbourne Cup winning trainer.He’s 24 years old…Posted by At The Races on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Matchy matchy
This is a bit of a tear-jerker
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Jose Ortiz – Jockey thanks his horseWhen you win a $2m race at the Breeders' Cup World Championships, it's only right that you celebrate and pay tribute to your horse, right? Volume up for this one – pretty special stuff from Jose Ortiz on Good Magic…Posted by At The Races on Sunday, November 5, 2017
Wow, what a view
The second lot this morning pic.twitter.com/LenpgsJ9owThe second lot this morning pic.twitter.com/LenpgsJ9ow— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) November 8, 2017— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) November 8, 2017
Hunting with a serious view
Watching hounds work. @ThisHuntingUK @hunting_ca pic.twitter.com/19Ba4WXhRNWatching hounds work. @ThisHuntingUK @hunting_ca pic.twitter.com/19Ba4WXhRN— Viscount Humdrum (@SquireMediocre) November 7, 2017— Viscount Humdrum (@SquireMediocre) November 7, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Too cute for words
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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.