Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a racehorse working with no bridle to a chicken roosting on a horse, it all happened on social media.
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
Crikey!
That "oh shit" moment when your bit snaps and you have no brakes.Both ok, and managed to pull up safelyPosted by Equuis Photography on Saturday, October 17, 2020
There are no fair weather riders on Joseph O’Brien’s yard
On a morning that can only be described as”brutal”. 24mm of rain overnight, and still raining heavily, with strong wind. Fair play to the lads and lasses, who endure this with a smile and laughs. #toppeoplepic.twitter.com/qWNbVLrICKOn a morning that can only be described as”brutal”. 24mm of rain overnight, and still raining heavily, with strong wind. Fair play to the lads and lasses, who endure this with a smile and laughs. #toppeoplepic.twitter.com/qWNbVLrICK— Brendan Powell (@bpowell13) October 20, 2020— Brendan Powell (@bpowell13) October 20, 2020
This is pretty emotional
A photo posted by on
Cool prizes
Fantastic idea at Norton Disney Equestrian to give away their own manufactured XC Fences as prizes to the class winners! Needless to say they were extremely well received!Posted by Adam Fanthorpe on Monday, October 19, 2020
Nicely done, Martin Dwyer
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
A photo posted by on
Flick through for some emotional scenes as Spanish dressage rider Juan Matute Guimon made a return to competition for the first time since suffering a brain bleed which left him in a coma for almost a month this spring
A photo posted by on
Losing a stirrup didn’t stop Nico de Boinville from winning at Kempton last weekend
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
…Talking of Hollie Doyle — here is the moment she was called the winner of the Champion Sprint Stakes on Champions Day at Ascot last weekend aboard Glen Shiel — her first Group One victory
A photo posted by on
If you like this, why not follow @horseandhound on twitter today?
Tweet of the week competition
If you are the winner of the Horse & Hound tweet of the week competition, contact us to let us know if you would prefer to receive an Apatchy mini tablet case (pictured below left) or an Apatchy cosmetic bag (pictured below right), personalised with your initials.
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
Apatchy are designers and makers of bespoke lifestyle gifts.Their ranges include wash, cosmetic, travel and sports bags, which can be instantly personalised or customised without the need for sewing, gluing or ironing. To find out more about Apatchy’s unique personalised products and their wonderful gift wrapping service, visit www.apatchy.co.uk
Horse & Hound magazine, out every Thursday, is packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice. Find how you can enjoy the magazine delivered to your door every week, plus options to upgrade to access our H&H Plus online service which brings you breaking news as it happens as well as other benefits.
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
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.
