Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From a homecoming to remember to some four-star protégé showing off their skills, 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
These two look like trouble!
Well that’s what you call a demo
When you ask Mike @Eilbergdressage if he has any good photos of him training in-hand teaching a square halt – and you get this in response ? pic.twitter.com/mzrowQs8Su
— Alice Collins (@msAliceCollins) March 6, 2017
Keeping it in the family
Suuper excited to have won this beautiful trophy – as it's the first big trophy Mum & I have shared. She first won it in 1987! #teamKing pic.twitter.com/ELOyJJjHBR
— Emily King (@kingeventing) March 20, 2017
Hold on tight!
Fresh horses on a Monday morning #sittighthenry pic.twitter.com/jYGCVo6YQp
— Kim Bailey (@kimbaileyracing) March 20, 2017
The Cheltenham Gold Cup winner gets the welcome home he deserves
Sizing John – Gold Cup winner returns home
A hero returns! The people of Moone in Kildare gather to salute Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John:
Posted by At The Races on Monday, March 20, 2017
We all have that one supporter who does the ‘twitchy leg’
This is why I love Sherrie so much. Not only is she a great parent she loves supporting me and my team with all her heart ! Love you mom ❤
Posted by Caroline Martin Eventing on Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Francis Whittington’s son looks like he has inherited some of his dad’s skill
Max and his pony Simon having a lovely time on the course on Saturday. Thank you for some fantastic jumps and great ground.
Posted by Samantha Whittington on Monday, March 20, 2017
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
And he was the champion — Sizing John being ridden out on the morning of his great victory
He just knew he was going to be champion #sizingjohn #katyperry #roar #CheltenhamFestival pic.twitter.com/Pb6e8oYcyW
— Kate Harrington (@kateharro1989) March 17, 2017
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Tweet of the week competition
The winner of the Horse & Hound tweet of the week competition can also be found by searching Twitter for #HHTweetOfTheWeek. The winner will receive an Apatchy mini tablet case (pictured left) or an Apatchy cosmetic bag (pictured below right), personalised with their initials.
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