Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From one very happy groom to having to force back some tears, 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
Cheltenham shows its appreciation of Sprinter Sacre following the announcement of his retirement from racing
Happy retirement Sprinter Sacre! pic.twitter.com/nzukrzLgkd
— Maddy P (@mp_horseracing) November 13, 2016
Maybe Anteros could hear his lass willing him on?
Lucky Will Kennedy gets his own vibrant work bridle
So apparently @WTKJockey keeps stealing a member of the @donaldmccain @horsey03 purple bridle. So he got his own- they won't loose him now pic.twitter.com/jxL0C7crB4
— The Tack Lady (@talkintack) November 15, 2016
We think it looks pretty snazzy
It matches his personality @WTKJockey ? pic.twitter.com/qCzDAS35Wg
— Sianmccain (@horsey03) November 16, 2016
Lucky Spencer Sturmey (eventer and commentator) captures the moment some dolphins came to keep horses exercising on the beach company in Australia
Posted by Spencer Sturmey on Monday, November 14, 2016
Don’t spill your port!
#ThursdayThoughts Because he’s worth it! Bracken & Holly get ready for the off at the Cambridge University Draghounds meet (Pic Karen Woods) pic.twitter.com/ZcU4GYC6Zr
— Countryside Alliance (@CAupdates) November 17, 2016
The Marlborough Downs has its first dusting of snow this winter
First dusting of snow pic.twitter.com/09nQte4Q1V
— Neil King (@NeilKingRacing) November 18, 2016
Brave Barters Hill sends a message to his well-wishers after being forced to pull up on his chasing debut at Cheltenham
Home safe and and enjoying my dinner! pic.twitter.com/fGjmOkqQbO
— Ben Pauling Racing (@benpauling1) November 11, 2016
Nice one, Frankie
Practicing a new flying dismount! pic.twitter.com/p8gKT2kWWq
— Frankie Dettori (@FrankieDettori) November 16, 2016
Neckstrap!
Nana Dalton Eventing
How to spice up a gridwork session #FridayFunday ??
Tilt your head for the video
Fiddle the 5yr olds interpretation of how to jump a bounce this morning ???? Sara Brooks
Posted by Nana Dalton Eventing on Friday, November 18, 2016
And congratulations to this week’s Tweet of the Week winner
Everyone is right behind Freddy Tylicki, the jockey who was recently paralysed in a fall
Struggling and fighting ?!!!!
Thank you every single one for all the support!
Here is to a long road in front of me!
Much love ❤️everyone!— Freddy Tylicki (@freddytylicki) November 14, 2016
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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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