‘Look, no reins!’ and 9 other bits of brilliant horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From rein-less jumping to some equine acrobatics, 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.
Tweets of the week
Jonjo O’Neill’s Jack Russell keeps an eye on proceedings
The boss looking over first lot yesterday pic.twitter.com/LN9hQMMdKCThe boss looking over first lot yesterday pic.twitter.com/LN9hQMMdKC— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) September 22, 2016— Jonjo O'Neill (@JonjoONeill) September 22, 2016
Never Outfoxed, the Burghley mount of U.S event rider Holly Payne Carvella, looks pleased to be home
Say cheese
Sky Hunter looks chipper after landing the Listed race at @Goodwood_Races today… pic.twitter.com/8cQWjt5kY3Sky Hunter looks chipper after landing the Listed race at @Goodwood_Races today… pic.twitter.com/8cQWjt5kY3— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 21, 2016— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 21, 2016
Gemma Tattersall has a new four-legged groom
Twizzle making herself useful today and grazing princess Bella!! ?? #socute pic.twitter.com/AzBcs04qK9Twizzle making herself useful today and grazing princess Bella!! ?? #socute pic.twitter.com/AzBcs04qK9— Gemma Tattersall (@GTeventing) September 14, 2016— Gemma Tattersall (@GTeventing) September 14, 2016
Even the horses get a packed lunch with the Gloucestershire Police mounted regiment
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First time I've seen a horse packed lunch. Thanks Hartpury. Huntsman and Boris will love them. pic.twitter.com/xwxMUHlQpGFirst time I've seen a horse packed lunch. Thanks Hartpury. Huntsman and Boris will love them. pic.twitter.com/xwxMUHlQpG— Glos Mounted Police (@GlosHorsePol) September 15, 2016— Glos Mounted Police (@GlosHorsePol) September 15, 2016
Aidan Coleman thinks reins are over-rated
Sometimes it's good to let go… #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/JmnDWqBdwSSometimes it's good to let go… #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/JmnDWqBdwS— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 22, 2016— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) September 22, 2016
This little chap is an old-pro on the horn as he blows for home
What better for a Friday than the East Essex Hunt blowing for home with #huntsman Gary Thorpe #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/yki8MOdgMtWhat better for a Friday than the East Essex Hunt blowing for home with #huntsman Gary Thorpe #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/yki8MOdgMt— Countryside Alliance (@CAupdates) September 9, 2016— Countryside Alliance (@CAupdates) September 9, 2016
Yeehaa
So second outing of the day, this time baby Hilton at Sparsholt to give him some experience at new venues before his first show…this was from walk…there was a very scary horse eating leaf on the…
Whoopsadaisy
The Heavy ground catching a few fillies out at Listowel today @AtTheRaces ??? pic.twitter.com/aKvUaXdywBThe Heavy ground catching a few fillies out at Listowel today @AtTheRaces ??? pic.twitter.com/aKvUaXdywB— Paul (@Paulmm11) September 16, 2016— Paul (@Paulmm11) September 16, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winners
When Charlotte Alexander (of National Hunt superstar Denman fame) found herself rein-less
There were many contenders for this week’s Foxdenton Dutch Courage bottle as the Atherstone team chase provided plenty…Posted by British Team Chasing on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
And the picture…
Posted by British Team Chasing on Wednesday, September 21, 2016
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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.