Loose horses on a jolly and 9 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 very cute foal to some riding attire perfect for the current weather, it all happened on social media this week.
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Equestrian social media posts of the week
Who doesn’t love foal Friday?
What's today without a #FoalFriday? ?What's today without a #FoalFriday? ?Name suggestions for this Roaring Lion colt out of Mountain Bell?Name suggestions for this Roaring Lion colt out of Mountain Bell?pic.twitter.com/TkMdcsAIRipic.twitter.com/TkMdcsAIRi— Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) February 21, 2020— Ascot Racecourse (@Ascot) February 21, 2020
Easy peasy
You don’t need to open gates with Big Charles ?✈️Posted by Ivy Lodge Farm Equine Rehab on Thursday, February 20, 2020
Tiger Roll (nearside) looking great while having a school over Cheltenham’s cross-country fences
Everyone loves hounds
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These guys look like they’re having a great time
Loose horses go for a wander!Time for a midweek pint lads? ??Posted by At The Races on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
This guy isn’t stupid
A vendre , sauteur d’exception Prêt pour les JOUn coup de maître ! Vous n’en verrez pas deux comme lui ???Humour il est pas à vendre ! C’est MA BOURIQUEPosted by Sisi Tchoppé on Tuesday, February 11, 2020
What mud?
Ready, steady, go!
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We can probably all relate to this at the moment
Moi face à ces pluies sans finLe soleil, t'es oùùùù ? Crédit vidéo : Charlie BristerPosted by Equestrian News on Saturday, February 15, 2020
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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.