Scott Brash tinkles Elton John’s ivories and 7 other tweets that caught our eye this week *PICTURES*
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From a slacking farrier to a pony sharing its manger, 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
Room for a little one?
Just when you thought things couldn't get anymore ridiculous. . .. The was farrier was slacking today! pic.twitter.com/BY5fbs7zJfJust when you thought things couldn't get anymore ridiculous. . .. The was farrier was slacking today! pic.twitter.com/BY5fbs7zJf— Ginny Howe (@GinnyHoweEvent) December 4, 2015— Ginny Howe (@GinnyHoweEvent) December 4, 2015
Not a bad office view
Not the worst morning in the world to be riding out… #1stlot pic.twitter.com/519rikGIMUNot the worst morning in the world to be riding out… #1stlot pic.twitter.com/519rikGIMU— Harry Derham (@Harry05Derham) December 9, 2015— Harry Derham (@Harry05Derham) December 9, 2015
Fair play to top Flat jockey Ryan Moore who took the time to sign autographs for everyone in Hong Kong
#RyanMoore just took 6 mins to sign every racecard, picture, jacket, bag & scrap of paper pushed his way #chukyo. pic.twitter.com/CKQesxrCo8#RyanMoore just took 6 mins to sign every racecard, picture, jacket, bag & scrap of paper pushed his way #chukyo. pic.twitter.com/CKQesxrCo8— David Morgan (@TheMorganGrind) December 6, 2015— David Morgan (@TheMorganGrind) December 6, 2015
This showjumper gets into the festive spirit
Look what the girls did 2 @MoseleyDaniel hat! @AriatEurope @TopSpec2 @EquilibriumProd @ProtexinEquine @LincolnEquest pic.twitter.com/ZVr53O3VTQLook what the girls did 2 @MoseleyDaniel hat! @AriatEurope @TopSpec2 @EquilibriumProd @ProtexinEquine @LincolnEquest pic.twitter.com/ZVr53O3VTQ— Rebecca Roe (@RebeccaRoe13) December 8, 2015— Rebecca Roe (@RebeccaRoe13) December 8, 2015
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Another tough December day in Ocala…? #Lovefloridawinter pic.twitter.com/ogWghDmDncAnother tough December day in Ocala…? #Lovefloridawinter pic.twitter.com/ogWghDmDnc— Liz Halliday (@lizhalliday) December 9, 2015— Liz Halliday (@lizhalliday) December 9, 2015
Is Scott Brash thinking about doing a career swap with Elton?
Thought it would be rude not to have a wee shot on @eltonofficial piano @BBCRadio2 pic.twitter.com/pc1yNJXLKUThought it would be rude not to have a wee shot on @eltonofficial piano @BBCRadio2 pic.twitter.com/pc1yNJXLKU— Scott Brash (@scott_brash) December 1, 2015— Scott Brash (@scott_brash) December 1, 2015
Denman is obviously loving life
I win the shoe pulling off comp. Hunting on Tues and then again hunting yesterday. Frustrating! Next stop hunting at Ditcheat yippee.I win the shoe pulling off comp. Hunting on Tues and then again hunting yesterday. Frustrating! Next stop hunting at Ditcheat yippee.— Denman (@denmanthelegend) December 6, 2015— Denman (@denmanthelegend) December 6, 2015
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
The daughter of Australian eventer Bill Levett shares a moment with her pony
Love is sharing your manger…. #loveFreddie #lovemycrazydaughter and yes she got in there all on her own! pic.twitter.com/cL1RLs7tM3Love is sharing your manger…. #loveFreddie #lovemycrazydaughter and yes she got in there all on her own! pic.twitter.com/cL1RLs7tM3— Bill Levett (@billlevett) December 6, 2015— Bill Levett (@billlevett) December 6, 2015
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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.