Prepare to be amazed: 10 horsey Mannequin Challenges you can’t afford to miss

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You might have noticed that your social media news feeds have been peppered with videos of people doing their best statue (or mannequin) impressions in recent weeks. This is all part of the worldwide Mannequin Challenge craze.

This viral movement, shared using the hashtag #MannequinChallenge, started in high schools in the United States at the beginning of November.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
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.