Enjoy some of our favourite updates from equestrian social media channels during the past week. From some great Cheltenham moments to some mega hedge-hopping, 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
School run!
Off to school ? pic.twitter.com/TFOFWsMCOO
— Paddy Brennan (@PaddyBrennan81) March 27, 2019
A hero’s welcome for Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo
The Cheltenham Gold Cup winning Al Boum Photo being paraded through Leighlinbridge with Willie Mullins, jockey Paul Townend and staff of the Mullins stable.
Posted by KCLR96FM on Monday, March 25, 2019
What a transformation
Sally Pilkington
5 years ago Mollie Whitham sat on paddy for the first time , last week they competed at there first international for GB . One determined 9 year old made her dream come true proud of you kid x
How sweet
Budweiser Clydesdales welcome new foal
BABY CLYDESDALE! The training facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales has welcomed its first foal of 2019. Welcome to the world, Carly! STORY: http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/training-facility-for-budweiser-clydesdales-welcomes-new-foal-carly-VIDEO: Warm Springs Ranch
Posted by FOX 5 Atlanta on Friday, March 15, 2019
Oops!
Very smart
Concona likes to suck her treats making them last longer
Posted by Ben Maher on Monday, January 28, 2019
Overnight stabling, Kiwi style
Probably the cutest thing you’ll watch all week
Sometimes life's obstacles just need a little rearranging to make them passable! #worthhisweightingold #bestfriends #childrenandponies #1yrold To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email licensing@storyful.com"
Posted by Pony Pals on Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Dive in
Huge Jump for @AlicePearson11 into the Intermediate water @GatcombeHTrials last Sunday pic.twitter.com/lpwMA3MWLr
— Stella Bunn (@StellaEventing) March 26, 2019
And congratulations to this week’s Social Media Post of the Week winner
It even happens to Olympians…!
When your incredibly talented Youngster decides to take the ‘Jump Off’ shortcut to the right rather than the planned ‘schooling turn’ to the left! ??? Couldn’t be any more proud of the jumping ability of this outstanding young horse HASENACHER BALOU COULEUR. #WatchThisSpace pic.twitter.com/G8pT4wMcie
— Andrew Hoy (@HoyEventing) March 25, 2019
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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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