The week on Twitter: Pony Club camp dunkings and a sight for sore eyes
Enjoy some of our favourite tweets from the past seven days. From Pony Club camp thrills and spills to breathtaking views, it all happened on Twitter 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
Just, wow. Chantilly based racehorse trainer Amy Weaver makes the most of riding out while the sun rises over Deauville
It's moments like this I really appreciate doing my job! pic.twitter.com/ANjG08PM88It's moments like this I really appreciate doing my job! pic.twitter.com/ANjG08PM88— Amy Weaver (@aokweaver) August 5, 2015— Amy Weaver (@aokweaver) August 5, 2015
Twice winner of the King George V Cup at the Royal International Horse Show, Cortes C ridden by Beezie Madden gives his prize a close inspection
Beezie Madden's Cortes 'C' is delighted to see his @LonginesEq King George V Gold Cup once again! #Hickstead pic.twitter.com/DhwXP7wO0sBeezie Madden's Cortes 'C' is delighted to see his @LonginesEq King George V Gold Cup once again! #Hickstead pic.twitter.com/DhwXP7wO0s— AEJC, Hickstead (@HicksteadEvents) August 2, 2015— AEJC, Hickstead (@HicksteadEvents) August 2, 2015
We’re not sure that this eventer of Georgie Strang will be gracing the cover of Vogue any time soon
Recently retired Flat jockey, Richard Hughes pictured where it all began riding in a pony race
Tomorrow marks the end of an era and here's where it all began. #Hughsie as a teenager riding in a pony race! pic.twitter.com/WQ7mCZ4JQZTomorrow marks the end of an era and here's where it all began. #Hughsie as a teenager riding in a pony race! pic.twitter.com/WQ7mCZ4JQZ— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) July 31, 2015— Champions Series (@ChampionsSeries) July 31, 2015
If you’ve got dogs and horses, this will be a familiar sight. Apparently nothing tastes as good as hoof trimmings…
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
My farrier Darren had a little help from three friends while putting my new shoes on. pic.twitter.com/Gor7WelgpKMy farrier Darren had a little help from three friends while putting my new shoes on. pic.twitter.com/Gor7WelgpK— Roy Rocket (@Roy__Rocket) August 1, 2015— Roy Rocket (@Roy__Rocket) August 1, 2015
Of course, it’s Pony Club camp season at the moment. These lucky yougsters of the Cotswold Vale Farmers Pony Club are able to take full advantage of Cheltenham Racecourse, their camp HQ
Oh what a week @CheltenhamRaces Cotswold Vale Farmers @ThePonyClub Camp #ILovePCCamp ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LYBPmMYn5IOh what a week @CheltenhamRaces Cotswold Vale Farmers @ThePonyClub Camp #ILovePCCamp ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LYBPmMYn5I— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) July 30, 2015— Buzzy Bee (@belindakeighley) July 30, 2015
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
Meanwhile, this water jump claimed one Pony Club camper in spectacular style. (Horse and rider were both fine, if a little damp!)
@warrenlamperd Thanks for a great week at Pony camp! This was definitely the highlight of it!! pic.twitter.com/zCEOSNFG6q@warrenlamperd Thanks for a great week at Pony camp! This was definitely the highlight of it!! pic.twitter.com/zCEOSNFG6q— Becca (@rpopeyy) July 31, 2015— Becca (@rpopeyy) July 31, 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.