Is this the next best thing to riding? And 10 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 some possible future stars to breakfast in bed, 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

Your first dose of foal Friday

This actually looks like a great idea

What a special arrival this filly is

The racing Queen herself

#Tokyo2021

Can you do this? Impressive skills from showjumper Kent Farrington

Living the dream

Congratulations to Christian Williams, who trained the 2020 virtual Grand National winner, Potters Corner. Here is is being interviewed by his daughters after the race

Meanwhile, Bristol De Mai was chilling before his run in the virtual Grand National

Good effort!

And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner

A mega throwback, and hopefully one to put a smile on your face

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Tweet of the week competition

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Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who 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 in August 2018. Gemma’s reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.