1 chip off the old block and 11 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 amazing Royal Ascot moments to a football-playing stallion, it all happened on social media.

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

Charlie Hills’ sons cheer home Battaash

Fair play to Jonelle Price and team for not being deterred by a ‘drop’ of rain

The son of in-form Flat jockey, Jim Crowley, looks to be a chip off the old block

Dress smart, think smart

Paul Nolan

From @TheIrishField – ‘Mr @McArdleBrendan & Mr @PowellLeo looking swell at The Irish Field’s team meeting this morning.’ #RoyalAscot #Horses The Irish Field Leo Powell Brendan McArdle #Racing ?

Chris Burton’s groundkeepers look pretty useful

Family portrait

When the horse you look after wins big

A natural…

How cute…

Too Darn Hot enjoying a spot of football

Flying Frankie

And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner

Everyone loves seeing a winner owned by The Queen, and Tactical galloping to victory at Royal Ascot on Wednesday was no different

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Tweet of the week competition

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Gemma Redrup

H&H features, racing and point-to-point editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, having been part of the H&H team since 2014, who 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 reporting talents have taken her to numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.