One five-star rider almost gets a dunking and 6 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 horsey Platinum Jubilee highlights to a rider who almost got a dunking, we saw it all on social media.
Which is your favourite post?
Equestrian social media posts of the week
Oops! Thank goodness for the trusty Pony Club tie
My painting of Dunfermline was unveiled by Princess Anne who presented it to The Queen last night. I was so pre-occupied with getting everything safely to Epsom that I forgot my tie ?. Fortunately I found my daughter’s pony club one in the boot which made everyone chuckle! ? pic.twitter.com/cGjLLGOczoMy painting of Dunfermline was unveiled by Princess Anne who presented it to The Queen last night. I was so pre-occupied with getting everything safely to Epsom that I forgot my tie ?. Fortunately I found my daughter’s pony club one in the boot which made everyone chuckle! ? pic.twitter.com/cGjLLGOczo— Jeremy Houghton Art (@JeremyHoughton) June 5, 2022— Jeremy Houghton Art (@JeremyHoughton) June 5, 2022
Very smart
What a great look behind the scenes of the Royal Mews
Hup!
Thank you Chacco Kid for this fantastic effort and a clear second round in the Longine’s 5* Nation’s Cup of…Posted by Beth Underhill Stables on Sunday, June 5, 2022
Top dressage rider Laura Tomlinson does some training with a difference
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What a character!
But our favourite social media post this week is…
Fair play to Caroline Powell and her horse for this recovery
Sad that Little Downham Horse Trials has been cancelled today but I’m sure no one would of got as wet as I did yesterday! ???Thanks Equuis Photography for the clipPosted by Caroline Powell Eventing on Saturday, June 4, 2022
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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.