A moment to send a shiver down your spine and 9 other bits of awesome social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter and Instagram during the past seven days. From some highlights at Badminton to a super keen former jockey, 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
Will the dream come true?
My @GTeventing said when she was 8 years old. "Mummy, I want to win a medal for GB .Will she be able to try#RoadToRio #hardwork#willitpayoffMy @GTeventing said when she was 8 years old. "Mummy, I want to win a medal for GB .Will she be able to try#RoadToRio #hardwork#willitpayoff— Marcelle Tattersall (@marcytatt) May 9, 2016— Marcelle Tattersall (@marcytatt) May 9, 2016
After being unable to make the final day of Badminton last year, the owner of 2015 winner Chilli Morning and part-owner of Gemma Tattersall’s 2016 third placed Badminton ride Arctic Soul perhaps thinks that if he turned up on Badminton Sunday now it would be bad luck
So proud of Gemma, but more importantly, so impressed. Bad news is Lisa and I can definitely never be at Badminton on Sunday. #missthepartySo proud of Gemma, but more importantly, so impressed. Bad news is Lisa and I can definitely never be at Badminton on Sunday. #misstheparty— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) May 8, 2016— Christopher MR Stone (@ChristopherMRSt) May 8, 2016
The face you make when you’ve just absolutely nailed Badminton’s intimidating Vicarage Vee
@BenHobday and #V8supercob @Mr_Mulry! #MMBHT #emotional pic.twitter.com/zNUgUWlYck@BenHobday and #V8supercob @Mr_Mulry! #MMBHT #emotional pic.twitter.com/zNUgUWlYck— Ancce (@AncceEventing) May 7, 2016— Ancce (@AncceEventing) May 7, 2016
“I’m off”
Awesome pic Mum took of @Mr_Mulry after XC! @BenHobday he doesn't look like he's just been round a 12 min track!! pic.twitter.com/3uB6Zu1iqFAwesome pic Mum took of @Mr_Mulry after XC! @BenHobday he doesn't look like he's just been round a 12 min track!! pic.twitter.com/3uB6Zu1iqF— Katherine Cross (@MissKCross) May 9, 2016— Katherine Cross (@MissKCross) May 9, 2016
Where there’s a will there’s a way
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
When non-equestrian friends decide the Friday of @bhorsetrials is the day to get married #FML #MMBHT pic.twitter.com/z3p6YBgBOZWhen non-equestrian friends decide the Friday of @bhorsetrials is the day to get married #FML #MMBHT pic.twitter.com/z3p6YBgBOZ— Eventing Consultant (@EventingConsult) May 6, 2016— Eventing Consultant (@EventingConsult) May 6, 2016
Moments that send shivers down your spine
Rio prep is in full swing
Just 88 days to go to @Rio2016_en we are preparing to load up our container! ? ?? #RoadtoRio #JointheJourney pic.twitter.com/G8ckgDh3OFJust 88 days to go to @Rio2016_en we are preparing to load up our container! ? ?? #RoadtoRio #JointheJourney pic.twitter.com/G8ckgDh3OF— Equestrian Team GBR (@TeamGBR) May 9, 2016— Equestrian Team GBR (@TeamGBR) May 9, 2016
Whoops…
To many bangs on the head? ….some us weren't lucky enough to be play a not so dangerous social game like you do!!! https://t.co/Krfyf6MyQOTo many bangs on the head? ….some us weren't lucky enough to be play a not so dangerous social game like you do!!! https://t.co/Krfyf6MyQO— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) May 10, 2016— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) May 10, 2016
2004 Olympic gold medallist Shear L’Eau is happy to give Leslie Law’s son a helping hand
Shear L'eau likes to help out with Liam's lessons pic.twitter.com/1YBfhtFmO5Shear L'eau likes to help out with Liam's lessons pic.twitter.com/1YBfhtFmO5— Leslie &Lesley Law (@LeslieLaw2127) May 8, 2016— Leslie &Lesley Law (@LeslieLaw2127) May 8, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
A huge congratulations to Badminton best Brit Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul
3RD @bhorsetrials I literally can't believe it…. Arctic Soul is so incredibly special. Just thank you boy. #dreamsdocometrue ??????????3RD @bhorsetrials I literally can't believe it…. Arctic Soul is so incredibly special. Just thank you boy. #dreamsdocometrue ??????????— Gemma Tattersall (@GTeventing) May 8, 2016— Gemma Tattersall (@GTeventing) May 8, 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.