Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some Burghley magic to a particularly dog-friendly Police horse, 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.
Equestrian social media posts of the week
How fantastic to see these two National Hunt heroes enjoying a life after racing
Oh dear!
How's your day going?Mine started well, out hacking on PJ, getting lots of admiring glances from the numerous dog…
Posted by Jamie Wright Equestrian on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
What a shot
They’re very keen to get to work at Martin Keighley's yard ?Via @martinkeighley7 (Twitter)
Posted by Ascot Racecourse on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Pippa Funnell enjoying the moment post-Burghley cross-country
Can I just inform everyone I was videoing and only drinking tea. !!!But so special celebrating this evening with legends like Lucinda, owners, family, home team, best friends and team vet. Pigs arrived too late for video round up.Tomorrow is another day!!!Pipx ???
Posted by Pippa Funnell on Saturday, September 7, 2019
MGH Grafton Street tucks into his Burghley winner’s cake
? loving his very special Burghley cake.Allen & Page Horse Feeds#TheGeorgeHotelStamfordThe Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2019
Posted by Pippa Funnell on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
How to amuse yourself…
The Sageburg 3 year old in a playful mood. Think he is trying to tell us he is feeling the chill and would like a blanket on!
Posted by Kim Bailey Racing on Saturday, September 7, 2019
A racing venue with a difference
Racing on the beach is over for another year at Laytown
A wonderfully unique fixture is over for another year, Confident Kid landing the finale on the beach before the tide comes in at Laytown. See you next year!
Posted by Racing TV on Wednesday, September 11, 2019
How sweet
Police dog Loki gets a horsey massage from police horse colleague Inverness
? Police Scotland dog Loki gets a horsey massage from police horse colleague Inverness after a long day in the office ?? ?
Posted by Daily Record on Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Whoops!
“No animals were harmed in the making of this film”. Can’t say as much for the trainer. Scroll through to end…?
Posted by Venetia Williams on Thursday, September 12, 2019
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Pippa Funnell, we salute you
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Tweet of the week competition
The winner of the Horse & Hound tweet of the week competition can also be found by searching Twitter for #HHTweetOfTheWeek. The winner will receive an Apatchy mini tablet case (pictured left) or an Apatchy cosmetic bag (pictured below right), personalised with their initials.
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