Social Media – The Perfect Portrayal
Scrolling your way through the evening. Watching horses jump effortlessly and dance on beat to freestyles. Each post seems to be portraying the perfect equestrian.
We aren’t on a social media witch hunt, merely acknowledging these glorified snapshots people post, aren’t the full story…
In 2026, seeking validation through social media is thriving. Reels are rehearsed and TikTok’s practiced, hours spent on seamless transitions while being dressed in perfectly preened Holland Cooper outfits. (no shade Jade, we love your clothes!) Seem to have us captivated at the thought of finishing evening yard and there being not a speck of hay in sight.
While in reality, we are scrolling from the sofa in pyjamas, clutching a packet of choccy biscuits, knowing full well we will be heading to the yard in the morning smelling of sweat, wee… and regret.
If you are feeling inspired and looking to join the Perfect Portrayal Fan Club-we can give you some great suggestions to make sure your social square looks tip top and ready to DM some of those brands you have been dreaming of working with…
- Perfect strides to a fence? Please. Everyone has that moment where the horse says “absolutely not” and social media politely just looks the other way. So let’s use CapCut to edit the take-off, mid-air and landing, then stich them all together. No worries, no one will ever know.
- The ‘mane mud mohawk’-the latest craze in haircare, people pay top dollar for that stuff. Your perfect pony has already started his mud mane detox and is now simply helping you get yourself ready for that 20 min Oxfordshire mud hair mask faster. Making him and you youthful ready for your next reel.
- Horse’s Attitude Check-That perfect counter canter? Ignore the times your horse just stared R in the arena and said, “Nope. Not today, Karen.” Don’t panic we can clip that out of the Pivo footage later no probs!
- Post-Ride Disaster-That shiny tack is now dull. Mud, sweat, and 16 mysterious stains say have now said hello. Not anything to get your kickers in a twist about… Instagram conveniently crops this mess out. You just need that one perfect square remember.
- Alarm Clock Torture-No filter can hide the soul-sucking agony of a 5am alarm, followed by questioning your life choice, while trudging to the yard in your pjs before work. But just make sure your Insta story captures ONLY the morning sunrise… especially when it is a pink one.
