1 naked showjumper and 8 other tweets that made us laugh this week
Enjoy some of our favourite updates from Twitter during the past seven days. From some inventive dressage moves to an international event rider being dumped unceremoniously in a warm-up arena, 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.
Tweets of the week
When you’re so happy you’ve won you do this
Super chuffed winning the Winter Grand Prix and the bonus on #bart . Thanks for all your kind words! #lol pic.twitter.com/8nNS37imi4Super chuffed winning the Winter Grand Prix and the bonus on #bart . Thanks for all your kind words! #lol pic.twitter.com/8nNS37imi4— Jay Tiger Halim (@JayTigerHalim) April 1, 2016— Jay Tiger Halim (@JayTigerHalim) April 1, 2016
We’re not sure which movement this is, but 10/10 for inventiveness
What is this dressage movement called ?! Should have had extra marks not less fit this save!! pic.twitter.com/sMrVQqDZ3TWhat is this dressage movement called ?! Should have had extra marks not less fit this save!! pic.twitter.com/sMrVQqDZ3T— Sharon Hunt (@SHeventing) April 1, 2016— Sharon Hunt (@SHeventing) April 1, 2016
Watching racing legend Denman tear things up at Wincanton makes us warm and fuzzy inside
ICYMI: Watch Denman undergo a racecourse spin at Wincanton – #TheTank #Legend https://t.co/yJlZFuVkZ7ICYMI: Watch Denman undergo a racecourse spin at Wincanton – #TheTank #Legend https://t.co/yJlZFuVkZ7— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) April 6, 2016— Racing UK (@Racing_UK) April 6, 2016
Even naughty young horses can get the better of some of eventing’s best
Great outing to @PortmanHT with babies 4 their 1st event – all were stars, except 1 that deposited me in Dr warm up! pic.twitter.com/mpqIB2YBZWGreat outing to @PortmanHT with babies 4 their 1st event – all were stars, except 1 that deposited me in Dr warm up! pic.twitter.com/mpqIB2YBZW— Harry Meade (@Harry_Meade) April 6, 2016— Harry Meade (@Harry_Meade) April 6, 2016
It’s a strong look!
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
When the tourists just see the pretty horses & you just want to bitch slap whoever put the brushing boots on ??????. pic.twitter.com/QSHdVnRy7JWhen the tourists just see the pretty horses & you just want to bitch slap whoever put the brushing boots on ??????. pic.twitter.com/QSHdVnRy7J— GJM Eventing (@GJMEventing) April 5, 2016— GJM Eventing (@GJMEventing) April 5, 2016
This is a great vision
Having visions of Annie Power doing her morning work outs to Respect sung by Aretha Franklin…Having visions of Annie Power doing her morning work outs to Respect sung by Aretha Franklin…????????????????— phoebe buckley (@PhoebeBuckley1) April 7, 2016— phoebe buckley (@PhoebeBuckley1) April 7, 2016
That awkward moment when you’re due on BBC 5 Live any moment now…
When you're trying to be in two places at once @LeglockLuke #thegreatescape pic.twitter.com/xnjarNGUmDWhen you're trying to be in two places at once @LeglockLuke #thegreatescape pic.twitter.com/xnjarNGUmD— Hayley Turner (@Hayleyturner123) April 8, 2016— Hayley Turner (@Hayleyturner123) April 8, 2016
If we had horses running at Aintree, as Irish trainer Mouse Morris does, we would probably need a few of these too
Great image posted by Jamie Morris on Facebook: "The old mans ready for @AintreeRaces anyway" pic.twitter.com/bOSA5LUiJxGreat image posted by Jamie Morris on Facebook: "The old mans ready for @AintreeRaces anyway" pic.twitter.com/bOSA5LUiJx— irishracing.com (@irishracing) April 8, 2016— irishracing.com (@irishracing) April 8, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
This is off the adorable scale
The next generation…. Go the T Woo. Nice relaxed seat!! pic.twitter.com/lFsAYuGSDPThe next generation…. Go the T Woo. Nice relaxed seat!! pic.twitter.com/lFsAYuGSDP— Ben Pauling Racing (@benpauling1) March 28, 2016— Ben Pauling Racing (@benpauling1) March 28, 2016
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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.