#EventerProblems, Vol. 46

Man, you guys had a busy weekend. Judging from social media, many eventers out there were taking 100 percent advantage of the unseasonably warm weather — bathing, clipping, cross-country schooling and catching up on farmwork. And thus, because where horses go calamity tends to follow, the #EventerProblems hashtag was so hot on social you could have roasted marshmallows off it.

Here are 30 more reader-submitted struggles to admire:

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, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45.

Elf on the shelf for equestrians! #rottenponies #merrychristmas #happybirthdayJesus #ponies #Elfontheshelf #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kelly Rieser Photographic (@kellyrieserphotographic) on Dec 13, 2015 at 3:34pm PST

when you pass out drunk and someone steals your clothes #eventerproblems #ottb #horsenation

A photo posted by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Dec 12, 2015 at 10:42am PST

Training level eventer who runs through dozens of water complexes every year…won’t cross the creek and get his toes wet. #eventerproblems #pleasejustcomeoverhere

A photo posted by Molly Doan (@mollyjdoan) on Dec 12, 2015 at 10:47am PST

From “the Thing That Crawled Out of the Swamp” to show ready in… 6 hours…. Including time for major hot water heater challenges, emergency trip to the store for new blades, and 3 years of drying…#eventerproblems #eventingatvirginiatech #draftcrossesofinstagram #horsehairinmymouth #welcometomylife

A photo posted by Bastiana Rodebaugh (@basje_oliver) on Dec 12, 2015 at 12:59pm PST

Laundry day! Question of the day: How many horses do I have? Answer: just one… #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram

A photo posted by Brooklyn Currier (@caladoniacaraway) on Dec 10, 2015 at 4:16pm PST

When you take your eventer in a Prix Caprilli test with a 40cm cavaletti #eventerproblems #overachiever

A photo posted by @mysterybay on Dec 13, 2015 at 10:06pm PST

Just realized that there is a Harry Potter chapter about my riding skills. “The Parting of the Ways” #eventerproblems #crosscountry #poplarplace #pony #eventing #harrypotter

A photo posted by Shoshana (@shoshanaloveshorses) on Dec 11, 2015 at 3:56pm PST

When your big bad ferocious eventer is very much a #pony… #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Shoshana (@shoshanaloveshorses) on Dec 10, 2015 at 7:58am PST

Cleanup in aisle 1, cleanup in aisle 1. Now I know why he was tap dancing in the crossties. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Stephanie Church (@stephlchurch) on Dec 11, 2015 at 12:04pm PST

Pals #OTTB #ottbsofinstagram #thoroughbred #thoroughbredsofinstagram #horse #horsesofinstagram #eventer #newvocations #buffalorunfarm #eventerproblems photo cred @gingerfelter

A photo posted by Victoria Magliaro (@vmagliaro) on Dec 11, 2015 at 4:17pm PST

I could use some bubble wrap right about now…. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @unicornkat10 on Dec 11, 2015 at 4:44pm PST

Everyone is getting Irish Clips not because they are cool looking but because I’m lazy #ironhorse #clipping #eventerproblems #toomanyhorsestoolittletime

A photo posted by A. Fix (@ajackfix) on Dec 10, 2015 at 3:26pm PST

Why yes this is me bribing me to finish clipping horses today. I Le sigh. #eventerproblems #nostirrupdecembertoojusttoburncalories

A photo posted by Infinity Sport Horse (@infinitysporthorse) on Dec 11, 2015 at 8:13am PST

What I’m just ductaping the wall #eventerproblems #letsgetreadytorunkle

A photo posted by megan (@kieshorse) on Dec 11, 2015 at 7:39am PST

Piper was not very amused with me attempting to put a cooler on her. #bigbaby #greenie #clydexthoroughbred #eventerproblems #horsenation

A photo posted by taylør |-/ (@eventer480) on Dec 11, 2015 at 4:47pm PST

When you’re really sore from a workout and you try your horse’s new Back On Track sheet… #eventerproblems #sore #BackOnTrack

A photo posted by Celsie Rae Abelt (@westwindstudio) on Dec 12, 2015 at 3:03pm PST

My mental process: Nope, don’t see the distance. Nope. Not there. Oh look it’s the ground. What I’m holding a bridle. My horse is over there. I’m still over here. Oh hey an Olympic veteran caught my pony. Let’s add a round and do that again…. Oh hey my pony is perfect again now. #poplarplace #pony #eventing #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Shoshana (@shoshanaloveshorses) on Dec 12, 2015 at 2:44pm PST

My car = mobile tack room #equestrian #eventerproblems #ottb #thoroughbred

A photo posted by Stefanie Ingram (@stefanieingram_) on Dec 13, 2015 at 3:00pm PST

When you are selling your truck and you have to find room for a whole other wardrobe/kitchen/linen… /#swingtimeperformancehorses #eventerproblems #dressage #showjumping #eventing

A photo posted by Sandra Trott (@thesongsofhorses) on Dec 12, 2015 at 5:56pm PST

First, Kyle dug a hole. Then he told me to ‘do math stuff’ to figure out how much liner he needed (a problem where inaccuracy could cost thousands of dollars). I’m now in the process of patching together the pieces of liner he purchased. Let’s all hope this new water complex holds water or I may never get another lesson again. #eventing #workingstudentlife #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Diane Portwood (@diane.portwood) on Dec 13, 2015 at 11:16am PST

Who really needs two reins any how? #apparentlyme #crosscountryriding #almost #eventerproblems

A video posted by Haley Hughes (@inpinkstirrups) on Dec 11, 2015 at 5:33pm PST

Sassy red horse! Beautiful side pass right? Lol -_- #horsesofinstagram #Horse #eventersofinstagram #hunterjumper #ginger #Jumping #Jumper #Eventer #eventerproblems #ohcrap

A video posted by Jessica Thoma (@jtequestrian) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:30pm PST

#failfriday volley says NOPE the first time through the grid on Wednesday #ottb #ohvolley #ottbproblems #eventerproblems #fearthelittlebayhorse

A video posted by Bekah Bond (@princessmoonchild) on Dec 11, 2015 at 8:10pm PST

Oh, it’s a tough life guys…. #eventing #fitnesswork #eventerproblems #eventhorseproblems #perthsummer

A photo posted by Courtenae Truswell (@courtenae.t) on Dec 13, 2015 at 8:19pm PST

Bathe your horse on a 70 degree December day and this immediately happens. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @cbgarr03 on Dec 12, 2015 at 9:44am PST

T-6 days left of crazy KC! #ottb #ottbeventer #ponyrehab #hehatesme #eventersofinstagram #eventersdoitbetter #racetrackreject #hesfullofpissandvinegar #sassy #abouttoexplode #tbt #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Savanna&&KC (@savvy_eventer) on Dec 10, 2015 at 11:31pm PST

#eventerproblems #dontbringthevanwhenyoureallyneedthetruck

A photo posted by Ellen Doughty-Hume (@ellendoughtyhume) on Dec 11, 2015 at 2:48pm PST

When you carry an arsenal of blankets in your trunk to keep your sensitive OTTB happy in any weather #eventerproblems #OTTB #Oregon

— Amy Evans (@amyrufener) December 12, 2015

Drinking champagne watching @BenHobday and Mr.Mulry videos on YouTube. Saturday night Erin. #eventerproblems

— kels☆ (@jenkinskels) December 12, 2015

Is it safe to put standing wraps and poultice on myself????? #eventerproblems

— Bobbie Jones (@BobbieJones3day) December 13, 2015

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