Top eventer tries rodeo and 8 other great bits of horsey social media this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some impressive moves to a fearless young rider, 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.
Equestrian social media posts of the week
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****FAIL SUNDAY!!!! ****Don't have much to say about this video except that I was on the ground laughing!!!! MUST WATCH!!!#KEEPYOUEYESUP #FAIL #NOTAJUMPER #horsesPosted by Brendan Wise "Modern Teacher of Classical Wisdom" on Sunday, March 11, 2018
Wow — look at this three-year-old girl go!
3 yrs old Darby Duncan from Rossville, TN turning and burning on her pony Bouncer!Posted by Liberty Bowl Rodeo on Friday, December 28, 2018
That’s a lot of snow
Die Schneesurfer ❄️? ?Die beste Möglichkeit um ein Pferd müde zu bekommen, man braucht bloß 1 Meter Schnee ??Posted by Manuel Klingseisen on Sunday, January 6, 2019
Ready, steady, go?
Sunday morning stalls practice with @Rossaryan15 @NicolaCurrie22 and @OsborneSaffie. This is not a slow motion film!! pic.twitter.com/crIoOrDD6nSunday morning stalls practice with @Rossaryan15 @NicolaCurrie22 and @OsborneSaffie. This is not a slow motion film!! pic.twitter.com/crIoOrDD6n— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 6, 2019— jamie osborne (@osbornejamie) January 6, 2019
“He can jump alright!”
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Jockey confirms that his schooling mount can jumpJockey confirms that his schooling mount can jumpEsteemed trainer is suitably impressed and offers words of encouragement pic.twitter.com/ZonLHrqdqkEsteemed trainer is suitably impressed and offers words of encouragement pic.twitter.com/ZonLHrqdqk— FergalO’Brien Racing (@FOBRacing) January 8, 2019— FergalO’Brien Racing (@FOBRacing) January 8, 2019
They make it look so easy!
They make it look so easy! #jockey #vaulton #noleguprequired ????
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In South America it’s normal for the jockeys to vault onto their horse rather than get a leg-up in the parade ring. pic.twitter.com/Wrs2GTJwq9They make it look so easy! #jockey #vaulton #noleguprequired ????
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In South America it’s normal for the jockeys to vault onto their horse rather than get a leg-up in the parade ring. pic.twitter.com/Wrs2GTJwq9— Aly Vance (@AlyVance1) January 6, 2019— Aly Vance (@AlyVance1) January 6, 2019
When your horse won’t even let you take his headcollar off before he gets down to roll…
Sometimes I wonder what the point of washing my horse is, in the winter, when she can’t even wait for me to get her headcollar off before depositing herself in the mud ??♀️??♀️Posted by Olivia Oakeley Dressage & Fitness on Tuesday, January 8, 2019
How’s your January diet going?
How’s the January diet and fitness regime going?・・・?: @jewelcourtstud_usa HylofitPosted by Equestrian Marketplace on Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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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.