The week on twitter: Carl Hester’s sideline, #HorseBoxSelfie and Michael Jung’s magic
This week has been dominated by Royal Ascot, Bolesworth International and Luhmuhlen. Unsurprisingly our tweets of the week reflect that, with a few of notable exceptions. Enjoy!
There is an exciting new addition to 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
At Luhmuhlen, horses and riders can’t wait to get started.
Bob is very excited to be at @luhmuehlen2015 competing in the CCI**** Starts tomorrow with the trot up #bobthecob pic.twitter.com/MCJu7Q1Q9UBob is very excited to be at @luhmuehlen2015 competing in the CCI**** Starts tomorrow with the trot up #bobthecob pic.twitter.com/MCJu7Q1Q9U— Ludwig Svennerstal (@svennerstal) June 16, 2015— Ludwig Svennerstal (@svennerstal) June 16, 2015
Michael Jung does magic tricks with horses. Now we have proof! pic.twitter.com/zIkxvPvdwdMichael Jung does magic tricks with horses. Now we have proof! pic.twitter.com/zIkxvPvdwd— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) June 17, 2015— Eventing NZ (@NZEventing) June 17, 2015
#HorseBoxSelfies are the order of the day at Bolesworth.
On route to @BolesworthInt ….. Time for a #HorseBoxSelfie #superexcited #5baylads #crouchingtigerhiddenhalim pic.twitter.com/fECg9yRTxuOn route to @BolesworthInt ….. Time for a #HorseBoxSelfie #superexcited #5baylads #crouchingtigerhiddenhalim pic.twitter.com/fECg9yRTxu— Jay Tiger Halim (@JayTigerHalim) June 16, 2015— Jay Tiger Halim (@JayTigerHalim) June 16, 2015
#horseboxselfie I only managed to get the castle in my selfie !! @Cleo_Barbour @BolesworthInt pic.twitter.com/c6GHXWRjX3#horseboxselfie I only managed to get the castle in my selfie !! @Cleo_Barbour @BolesworthInt pic.twitter.com/c6GHXWRjX3— William Whitaker (@Will_Whit89) June 18, 2015— William Whitaker (@Will_Whit89) June 18, 2015
While at Royal Ascot it’s all about the pagenty…
The Going for the opening day of #RoyalAscot is Good, Good to Firm in places. pic.twitter.com/zMgQPbjHJMThe Going for the opening day of #RoyalAscot is Good, Good to Firm in places. pic.twitter.com/zMgQPbjHJM— Great British Racing (@GBRacing) June 16, 2015— Great British Racing (@GBRacing) June 16, 2015
and the hats…
Hat of the day on Ladies' Day goes to Zoey the guide dog! This is her 4th year at #RoyalAscot. pic.twitter.com/ttSqI06NKCHat of the day on Ladies' Day goes to Zoey the guide dog! This is her 4th year at #RoyalAscot. pic.twitter.com/ttSqI06NKC— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) June 18, 2015— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) June 18, 2015
Although despite their best efforts, some will sadly end up missing out.
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Wear what you like you are NOT going to Royal Ascot #Cecil pic.twitter.com/AKq70vWCNZWear what you like you are NOT going to Royal Ascot #Cecil pic.twitter.com/AKq70vWCNZ— Luke harvey (@LeglockLuke) June 18, 2015— Luke harvey (@LeglockLuke) June 18, 2015
Away from the big events of the week, we know working with horses is always a great leveller…
Thank you @uvexuk saving my bacon again today after taking a rather large tumble from my horse! pic.twitter.com/pWZWDFVQQRThank you @uvexuk saving my bacon again today after taking a rather large tumble from my horse! pic.twitter.com/pWZWDFVQQR— Lara Griffith (@LaraGriffith) June 17, 2015— Lara Griffith (@LaraGriffith) June 17, 2015
You know the day's going to be a struggle when walking out the gym after a leg session hurts ?You know the day's going to be a struggle when walking out the gym after a leg session hurts ?— Olivia Oakeley (@OakeleyDressage) June 16, 2015— Olivia Oakeley (@OakeleyDressage) June 16, 2015
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
It’s good to know that Carl Hester has an alternative career lined up, in case the dressage thing doesn’t work out…
Been practising being a "super vet" on this chicken who has a paralysed leg. 20 mins a day massage -my new sideline! pic.twitter.com/tMzsdFwETeBeen practising being a "super vet" on this chicken who has a paralysed leg. 20 mins a day massage -my new sideline! pic.twitter.com/tMzsdFwETe— Carl Hester MBE (@HesterDressage) June 17, 2015— Carl Hester MBE (@HesterDressage) June 17, 2015
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.