#EventerProblems, Vol. 35: The Weekend That Was

#EventerProblems can happen any day of the week, of course, but they tend to be most concentrated on the weekends. Between events, cross-country schoolings and clinics, weekends are prime time for horses to screw stuff up. Bonus points for doing so in the most creative manner possible. You know, like…

…giving everyone a heart attack during the jog

The dragon princess has decided to make the trot-up a bit more entertaining #FHI2015 #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/KtshPIhQCp

— Booli Selmayr (@BSelmayr) October 15, 2015

…prying their own shoe off the morning of a jumper show

No jumper show for us this weekend, Darcy pulled a shoe this morning. Doesn’t he look awfully giddy? #eventerproblems #thoroughbredproblems A photo posted by Elisabeth Lee (@eclee14) on Oct 16, 2015 at 12:10pm PDT

…taking that long spot

That face you make when you miss a stride coming into a big oxer… #ohshit #eventerproblems #puglife

A photo posted by Alice Hirst (@alicehirst95) on Oct 16, 2015 at 12:30pm PDT

…impressing no one with their bad hair day

What to do with that little bit of mane while it grows out…. #eventerproblems #lewahdizaniwho #Louis #marylandhorsetrials A photo posted by Teresa Martinoli (@horsesncats) on Oct 18, 2015 at 8:27am PDT

…and, of course, general self-destruction.

Someone thought I needed to practice my bandaging again… #eventerproblems #alphamarewon #thoroughbredproblems #bandageskills

A photo posted by A. Fix (@ajackfix) on Oct 15, 2015 at 3:40pm PDT

It’s all fun and games untill someone ends up in an ice boot. #suspensoryinjury #noriding #sadface #eventerproblems A photo posted by Sierra Michael (@smichael129) on Oct 15, 2015 at 3:16pm PDT

And then there are all of those other #EventerProblems that tend to congregate around the weekends. Horse show wardrobe struggles…

Trying to stretch out new full seat breeches… #eventerproblems #equestrianprobs #thestruggle #itsreal

A photo posted by Ashley Northam (@anortham7331) on Oct 17, 2015 at 3:01pm PDT

…packing issues

Fitting everything for an xc schooling for two horses and riders in my Mini. #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #xc #mini #minicooper A photo posted by @epoh_no on Oct 18, 2015 at 8:49am PDT

…procrastination

Leaving it until 11pm to look at your dressage test, realising it’s one you’ve never done it before #panic #eventerproblems #whereisI

— Kate the Kiwi (@mackate3kids) October 16, 2015

…cold weather

I love horse showing when it’s 32 degrees #saidnooneever #EventerProblems #KellysFord — Lucy Drinkwater (@ldrinkwater2) October 18, 2015

When you stable for a clinic and your water buckets are iced over in the morning!! #eventerproblems #alberta #albertaeventing #winteriscoming #hardcore #albertahorsetrialsassociation

A photo posted by Jessica K (@albertaeventer) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:21am PDT

#eventerproblems is when you have a lesson and it’s 33°F. I’m not prepared for this! #dressage #dressagehorse #dressagelessons #hanoverian #thoroughbred #americanwarmblood #perfectpeterson #eventing #eventer #eventinglife #cold #equstrian #equstrianproblems #horseworldproblems #underarmour A photo posted by @izzy_the_eventer on Oct 19, 2015 at 4:58am PDT

…including this guy in your Fair Hill selfie

Boyd and Phillip selfie. They were good sports. I may have been a little drunk. “I love your face.” #DuttaFHI #eventerproblems #starstruck #eventinglife #eventingnation #drunkshowgroom #fairhillinternational #OlympianSelfie #teamusa @boydmartin007 @fairhillint

A photo posted by Sarah Sargent (@sarahjsargent) on Oct 17, 2015 at 2:30pm PDT

etc. etc. To all those who aired their weekend grievances, better luck next time. Until then, here are a few zillion more reader-submitted #EventerProblems!

Practicing that balance and hip movement to pick up my leads. Gotta get fit to be the best rider possible. #balanceball #eventerproblems #4stargoals A photo posted by Abbie Traxler (@traxlera) on Oct 13, 2015 at 8:41pm PDT

I mean, it has the same general desired effect, but … #eventerproblems #hestootalented #didntthinkthisthrough #ohdorado #OTTB

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Oct 14, 2015 at 3:47am PDT

He gets a massage and new shoes and I duct tape my shoes together and only buy groceries that are on sale…#horsegirlproblems #eventerproblems #hesluckyilovehim A photo posted by Taylor (@tizberner) on Oct 14, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

When you realize your dog would be a fantastic eventer….. #eventerproblems

A video posted by Dani Marie (@luvmypup12) on Oct 14, 2015 at 11:13am PDT

When life just isn’t going your way. Good boy for helping me out Pierre even when I ride like a potato #eventingproblems #eventerproblems A video posted by ᒪᙓᙓ ᑕᗩᙢᓰᗝᒪᗝ (@that_crazy_horse_girl_) on Oct 13, 2015 at 6:07pm PDT

Bobby Costello clinic this AM. Canter this evening. #eventerproblems #redbud #cciprep #redbud #Hanoverian #midwayfarms

A photo posted by Redbud Farm Equestrian (@redbudequestrian) on Oct 14, 2015 at 3:12pm PDT

…like when I say “early morning jump school” I really mean it #sunrise #jumping #eventerproblems #teacherproblems #whatdoesyourmathteacherdoovertheweekend A photo posted by Sara Gartland (@sagartland) on Oct 16, 2015 at 8:28am PDT

My horse is a pro….at throwing his bell boots dramatically through the air. #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #ottb

A video posted by Sage Crandall (@ottb3de) on Oct 16, 2015 at 2:37pm PDT

Uh, excuse me Tom? That’s my backpack. I’m sorry you’re bored, let me get you a carrot. #eventerproblems #tb #DuttaFHI #fairhillinternational #teamtom #nexttimetom A video posted by Sarah Sargent (@sarahjsargent) on Oct 16, 2015 at 2:06pm PDT

Yep. It’s a coffee drive through in the country. Obviously they get too many visits from people like me who like to get their caffeine without leaving the horses in the parking lot. #horsetrainerproblems #eventerproblems #anotherdayattheoffice

A photo posted by Mari Kerola (@furbat) on Oct 16, 2015 at 4:44pm PDT

Upside: it goes on easily, and works well. Downside: impossible to scrub off my hands, smells like cigarette smoke after a while, and makes my lunch taste funny. #sorepony #eventerproblems #healdamnyou #horseownerproblems A photo posted by Sierra Michael (@smichael129) on Oct 17, 2015 at 7:05pm PDT

Oh Harry…. someone is not happy about getting their mane pulled. Poor baby but its time to have a more serious looking hairstyle #eventinglife #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Beth McCann (@ejm_eventing) on Oct 17, 2015 at 10:20pm PDT

When you’re more excited for a new spreader than a new iPhone… #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/K1cbVQKU4i — Fraulein. (@FrauleinMedical) October 17, 2015

Looking at my show season for next year instead of actually paying attention in class. #notsorry #eventerproblems

— Ronnie Hodgkinson (@ronnieeeh) October 16, 2015

This is what most peoples’ passenger seats look like, right? Coffee, work, gym pony repeat #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/AxMqfrmfrB — Jenna (@JennaNikki126) October 16, 2015

Let itching season commence #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/NTWkhs1O14

— Ashley Hays (@ashmhays) October 15, 2015

me asking non equestrians how I should ride: should I jump logs, poles, or nothing at all #eventerproblems — Dana (@iRecreant) October 14, 2015

When you have to take your horses bellboots off for stadium because they pull more rails than shoes #EventerProblems

— Anna Kate Conley (@_AnnaKat3) October 13, 2015

I was conditioning my baby TB & he ‘tried’ to buck while cantering up hill & I was like, ‘No honey,that’s not possible.’ #EventerProblems — Bobbie Jones (@BobbieJones3day) October 13, 2015

What’s YOUR problem? Tweet it, Instagram it or share it on Facebook with the hashtag #EventerProblems for inclusion in the next edition of this series.

Go Eventing!

If you missed them: Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34.