Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week, from some heartwarming moments of horses with their grooms to another that provides endless entertainment for a couple of terriers.
So many emotions in this photo. Pride, relief, friendship, love. It was a big day for these two at @Ascot today. I’m so pleased it went well for them. Shishkin and Jaydon after winning the Ascot Chase. pic.twitter.com/G25yhmMuoaSo many emotions in this photo. Pride, relief, friendship, love. It was a big day for these two at @Ascot today. I’m so pleased it went well for them. Shishkin and Jaydon after winning the Ascot Chase. pic.twitter.com/G25yhmMuoa— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) February 18, 2023— Michael Harris (@mjyharris) February 18, 2023
A clean pair of heels
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How cute is this little guy?
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He's arrived! ?He's arrived! ?Monomoy Girl's foal by Into Mischief made his entrance into the world yesterday. What would you name him? pic.twitter.com/NFtOl7gm61Monomoy Girl's foal by Into Mischief made his entrance into the world yesterday. What would you name him? pic.twitter.com/NFtOl7gm61— America'sBestRacing (@ABRLive) February 18, 2023— America'sBestRacing (@ABRLive) February 18, 2023
What a brilliant sight
This is just sublime ?This is just sublime ?From above: King of the Banks and five-time Glenfarclas Cross Country winner, Enda Bolger, schooling his horsesFrom above: King of the Banks and five-time Glenfarclas Cross Country winner, Enda Bolger, schooling his horses? @Punchestownrace & Baxter_Edits pic.twitter.com/5KFKfStPdO? @Punchestownrace & Baxter_Edits pic.twitter.com/5KFKfStPdO— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) February 18, 2023— The Jockey Club (@TheJockeyClub) February 18, 2023
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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.
