#EventerProblems Vol. 108: Four-Legged Money Pits

You’ve heard the old joke:

“How do you make a million dollars in horses?”

“Start with two million.”

Ha.

Now accepting donations…. #eventerproblems #showseason2017 #truth

A post shared by @nmr1148 on Mar 3, 2017 at 7:27am PST

I can stop anytime I want… Come on show season! #eventerproblems #equestrian #eventinglife#eventhorse #eventing #thoroughbred #saddlepadaddict

A post shared by Jodi Leanne (@jodi_leanne) on Feb 24, 2017 at 4:42pm PST

#eventerproblems #iworkatatacklestore #jogg #dressforthejobyouwant #dressforthepart #brokebitch

A post shared by Renee Sternhagen (@renee.a.sternhagen) on Mar 2, 2017 at 6:32pm PST

She’s all mine after just 60 payments #brokebitch #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram #horsesofen #kwpn #ram #dogde #grownup #haulinass

A post shared by Renee Sternhagen (@renee.a.sternhagen) on Feb 25, 2017 at 3:54pm PST

When you husband calls and gets pricing for new tires for the truck and then calls back to verify that the ones quoted will handle what we do (50 bales of hay in the bed, hauling the trailer, getting up the hill we live on, ect.) and the guy responds: Oh, if your going to use it like a truck, then you probably need to get these tires instead #bigbadram #horselife #eventerproblems #notjustacommutervehicle #horsenation

A post shared by Mandy Endfinger (@starfyire) on Mar 3, 2017 at 4:09pm PST

Ahhhh – it’s here My new @g.passier Corona II dressage saddle – this totally means our dressage scores will improve right?? #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #thoroughbredsofinstagram #newsaddle #soflippingexcited #passier

A post shared by Symone Niesz- Ent (@zpsid1991) on Feb 25, 2017 at 3:56pm PST

While I’m down in Florida spending money my boyfriend is up north making money! When will there be a $27,000 purse for my novice-prelim horse trials? #odwyerracing #jointhedream #makingwinners #horseracing #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #thoroughbred

A post shared by Alison Wilaby (@alisonrobyn) on Feb 25, 2017 at 3:02pm PST

Ultimately, however, it’s a small price to pay for happiness. Or at least that’s what we’ll keep telling ourselves, right?

Here’s your latest batch of #EventerProblems:

I haven’t thoroughly cleaned my tack in weeks. We have a clinic in two days, with tomorrow booked from 7am-10pm. Most equestrians know this feeling… ⏰ #tackcleaning #eventerproblems #ineedmorehoursintheday #equestrian #wheresthebeer #ionlyseetea

A post shared by ashley emig (@ash_emig) on Feb 23, 2017 at 6:45pm PST

Are we done shedding yet?? Think I removed enough hair for a full coat today. #thoroughbred #sheddingseason #eventerproblems

A post shared by Rebecca Abney (@rebeccabrianne3) on Feb 24, 2017 at 6:31pm PST

When you make good on your promise to your working students if they forget bell boots on your horses. #wmahhahaha #eventerproblems #workingstudentproblems #meanie #butsofunny #busted

A post shared by Lisa Bauman (@austineventing) on Feb 23, 2017 at 9:13am PST

When it’s been a long time since you’ve washed a chestnut horse for an event and forget that gloves are a necessity.. now it just looks like I’m terrible at fake tan! #kohdale #ottb #exitang #eventerproblems

A post shared by Claire McDermott (@claireamcdermott) on Feb 23, 2017 at 7:39pm PST

Tucker’s face when he comes up from eating his lunch so he can get some Herballs! #horses #horsenation #horsesofinstagram #eventingnation #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #besthorseintheworld #hiltonherbsofficial #hiltonherbs

A post shared by Lori Tankel (@loritankel) on Feb 24, 2017 at 10:57am PST

when you gotta ride even though it’s a surprising 30 degrees #eventerproblems #whykansas #eventingnation #oneeyedwonder

A post shared by Hannah Gurske (@ahorseperson) on Feb 24, 2017 at 3:11pm PST

Hi my name is Pickett and I like long naps in the hay and going fast. #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #eventer #equestrian #horses #eventerproblems #retiredracehorseproject #rrproject #rrp

A post shared by Devon Olivier (@dnolivier) on Feb 25, 2017 at 5:56pm PST

Post-barn errands. I’m the smelly kid. #eventerproblems

A post shared by Kelly Schutz (@byrandomchance) on Feb 26, 2017 at 1:05pm PST

When you leave him alone for two seconds and he starts posing for the photographer #MyHorseIsMoreVainThanYourBoyfriend #horsephotography #someonehasanego #bigheadedhorse #TheCrom #connemara #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems #butheshandsome #micklembridle #theconnectedrider #AdrianaDailPhotography #gameoneventing

A post shared by Game On Eventing (@gameoneventing) on Feb 28, 2017 at 4:03am PST

Those ears tho #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #horsesofen #kwpn

A post shared by Renee Sternhagen (@renee.a.sternhagen) on Feb 28, 2017 at 9:05am PST

When you’re trying to check your phone, but someone wants constant attention . #cidney #ciderman #southerncomfort #ottb #offthetrackthoroughbred #gelding #thoroughbred #eventing #threedayeventing #eventingnation #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram #eventersofinstagram #thatsmyhair

A post shared by Erica Zaborac (@ezeventing) on Feb 28, 2017 at 2:47pm PST

don’t ask #eventerproblems #dontevenknowhowithappened

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Feb 28, 2017 at 4:50pm PST

One of these things is not like the other. No one likes broken stirrup leathers while jumping. #eventerproblems #istayedon #needmorelegdays

A post shared by Anne Koontz (@anne.k01) on Feb 28, 2017 at 5:38pm PST

Hoof divots and skid marks of spring-fever shenanigans (as viewed by the cat). The good news…the horse is still in the paddock and he still has shoes on… #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems #horses #equestrianlife #hoofprints #skidmarks #divots #springfever #catsofen #barncat

A post shared by Carolyn Horner (@ponynamed_peanut) on Mar 1, 2017 at 12:18pm PST

4 pairs of bell boots arrived today, hopefully this lasts us a few months and Gia can destroy these slowly instead of pulling shoes. #keepthefarrier happy #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #pleasekeepyourshoeson #damnathletichorses

A post shared by Lizzie Sauter (@lizzie_sauter) on Mar 1, 2017 at 3:08pm PST

New girl from England gave Thumper a school boy cut

A post shared by alicia b swinton (@alicia.swinton.eventing) on Mar 2, 2017 at 4:26pm PST

When you’re a hot mess, but your mommy loves you enough to blow dry your coat after workouts. . #thatslove #eventerproblems #invidiathewonderhorse #invidiaottb #prevacation #horseproblems #horsesolutions #donewithwinter #eventhorseintraining #diva

A post shared by Elizabeth Vaughn (@elizerdbethv) on Mar 2, 2017 at 5:16pm PST

When you completely forget about getting a dress for the #iea #banquet and end up at the mall in your riding clothes. #eventerproblems #hunterjumper #igotweirdlooks

A post shared by Jesse Alli (@be.creepy.with.me) on Mar 2, 2017 at 9:58am PST

Ma, why did you put me in a mini skirt? I’m not a hussy bus. #bacontheottb #baymare #ottb #thoroughbred #eventer #exracehorse #irishknit #miniskirt #legsfordays #eventerproblems

A post shared by Alyssa Kelley (@holybull79) on Mar 2, 2017 at 10:41pm PST

Guys! I have been waiting all week for #failfriday! This one is called “still not sure about the training level warm up jump”

A post shared by jmk (@ottbs_n_pitties) on Mar 3, 2017 at 7:26am PST

Found the glove I lost a couple months ago! Just needs a good washing but then it will be good as new! #butwillitreally #winning #eventerproblems #horsepoor

A post shared by Heidi Rebic (@heidirebic) on Mar 3, 2017 at 12:04pm PST

If you find a tooth cap is it just as lucky as finding a four leaf clover or penny??? #equestrianproblems #groomlife #younghorseprobs #eventerproblems #ibetterhavegoodfortunecomingmyway

A post shared by Erica Holtsberry (@errcahberry) on Mar 3, 2017 at 5:28pm PST

Oh hai dragon. #ottb #eventer #chestnutmare #dragon #ottbsofinstagram #apparentlyihaveanarabian #whatswiththetail #putitaway #stahp #eventerproblems #boing

A post shared by Hilary (@sweetradiance_eventing) on Mar 3, 2017 at 5:40pm PST

We had some mixed emotions about turning left… My little #happyfailfriday I’m pretty sure I’m the queen of unplanned (very entertaining) dismounts lmao . #pony #horse #snitchypoo #snitch #crosscountry #jump #eventing #eventerlife #eventerproblems #gallop #halfseat #2point #equestrian #eventers #fall #horsefail #failing #failfriday #happyfailfriday #showjumper #showjump #rolexherewecome #eventing #training #equifails

A post shared by The Golden Snitch (@a.g.s_eventing) on Mar 3, 2017 at 9:20pm PST

When the delinquent baby pulls back from the truck all day. 3 headstall later, I win! #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #naughtypony #cheeky #stockhorsesofinstagram

A post shared by Stacey Briggs (@stacey_briggs_eventing) on Mar 4, 2017 at 1:11am PST

When you’re packing up for the first outing of the year and it decides to start snowing. Again. #eventerproblems

A post shared by Erin Gallagher (@flyingbequestrian) on Mar 4, 2017 at 10:46am PST

When your baby horse has so much scope you don’t even make it in the picture… #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #eventer #equestrian #rrproject #retiredracehorseproject #horses #eventerproblems

A post shared by Devon Olivier (@dnolivier) on Mar 4, 2017 at 1:59pm PST

When you have far more pictures kissing horses than your husband. #eventerproblems #horsegirl #equestrianlife #ottb #bearsaccountant #paintedface #chromefordays #kissable #redheads

A post shared by Lindsey Burns (@redheadlins) on Mar 4, 2017 at 7:24pm PST

Go Eventing!