Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some very cute foals to backwards riding, 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
How sweet is this — Emily Fox-Pitt meets one of the family’s latest arrivals, who is by William’s 2011 Pau winner, Oslo
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World Cup football ready
One of my favorite extracurricular activities with my horses that @allendafino taught me ?? It’s always a good time!_______________________________________#ballers #crosstrainning #havefun #horsesofinstagram #dressagehorse #youshouldtryit #benditlikebeckham #balls #beachball _______________________________________@meshikahats @hatsbyalberto @customsaddlery @fleeceworks @grand_meadows @riders_xoxo @profchoice @hygainfeeds_usa @totalsaddlefit @eqyss @mannaprohorse @sterlingessentialsllc @samshieldamerica @soless_visors @m.anntoinetteleather @coat_defense @saratogahorseworksPosted by Dressage Unlimited on Thursday, June 27, 2019
What a genuine horse
Wondering what the judges did with this ??Wondering what the judges did with this ??Posted by Stable Express on Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Well this is one way to cool down
Getting through this heat wave!Posted by Horse Riding Holidays Equestrian Escapes on Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Clever horse
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Hungry HorseWhen your friend orders a nicer meal than you and you get food envy… ?Via @mickb1611/@cmaherracing (Twitter)Posted by Ascot Racecourse on Monday, July 1, 2019
Getting into the Glasto spirit ?? #glastonburyfestivalPosted by Haynet on Saturday, June 29, 2019
Look! No hands!
What a shot from cross country yesterday! ;)#shtstrzegom #strzegomhorsetrials #eventing #feinationscupPosted by Strzegom Horse Trials on Sunday, June 30, 2019
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Whoopsy…
Absolutely in stitches. My stomach is sore. Whilst we were outside doing something else for a moment, some body broke into the tack room and into his milk replacer powder and decided to help himself ????? Worth a watch – oh Mr. Bambino our little orphanFollow on Instagram @mrbambinoorphanfoal https://www.facebook.com/MJCEquestrian/@MJCEquestrian. Reputable producer of Irish horses and ponies. Welcome to share 🙂Posted by M.J. C Equestrian on Saturday, June 29, 2019
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Tweet of the week competition
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The winner of the Horse & Hound tweet of the week competition can also be found by searching Twitter for #HHTweetOfTheWeek. The winner will receive an Apatchy mini tablet case (pictured left) or an Apatchy cosmetic bag (pictured below right), personalised with their initials.
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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.
