Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From possibly the muddiest horse to walk the Earth to some thrill-seeking Shetlands, it all happened on social media this week.
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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
100% a jump
The child in me is thinking; New jump! The adult is saying; Firewood! #opheliaPosted by Monbeg Sport Horses on Tuesday, October 17, 2017
We can’t stop watching these little trouble makers
? Not normal use of the round pen!Posted by Collytown Shetland Stud on Friday, October 13, 2017
Can you relate?
See more @ www.alexandershorseboxes.co.ukPosted by Alexanders Horseboxes on Monday, October 16, 2017
“More food please!”
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Blue ist das größte Spielkind ???Posted by Michael Jung on Saturday, October 14, 2017
The Breen family showjumping dynasty looks set to continue!
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Hold on!
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Lucky dog
Klitschko having his first lesson on Designer 😍Posted by Bettina Hoy Eventing on Wednesday, October 18, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
Proper job!
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Tweet of the week competition
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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.
Apatchy are designers and makers of bespoke lifestyle gifts.
Their ranges include wash, cosmetic,
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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.
