#EventerProblems, Vol. 72

Between Rolex, Badminton and Michael Jung winning the coveted Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, the spring four-stars were just about as exciting as they come. And no matter what the medical community would have you believe, you and I both know that four-star withdrawal is real, affecting humans…

Boohoo @rk3de_official is over.#rolex #eventerproblems #teamhotmess #somuchshopping

A photo posted by Courtney Haessly (@foxridgestable) on May 3, 2016 at 12:07pm PDT

Rolex Hangover (noun): A condition in which you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus the day after Rolex is over #eventerproblems #rk3de #bestweekendallyear

A photo posted by jenni autry (@jkautry) on May 2, 2016 at 2:52pm PDT

…and horses alike.

Someone’s got a bad case of the “Monday’s” #Jax #2daystoomanyoff #noonisfornaps #trotsets #morelikewalksets #eventerproblems #ottb

A photo posted by Emmalie Clapp (@emmalieclappapa) on May 2, 2016 at 9:16am PDT

At least there’s one animal out there who’s grateful those stupid four-stars are over (at least until Luhmühlen in June — sorry pup!)

Rolex live stream, Badminton live stream… when are you going to stop staring at your computer?! #adogslife #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Samantha Bergin (@sasabergin) on May 8, 2016 at 7:29pm PDT

Of course with horses, there’s never a dull moment! Example: your latest batch of #EventerProblems.

When your horse pulls a shoe on one of your first rides in the field cause it’s finally dry and warm enough. Good thing farrier is coming out on Thursday anyways I guess I can’t be that mad cause we had a nice ride up until this point #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Maddy & Stormy (@blitzeventing) on May 3, 2016 at 7:30pm PDT

you know that it’s spring when you have a slushie and fly spray in your cup holders #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Ava and Pony Boy (@ponyboy_eventing) on May 4, 2016 at 1:10pm PDT

I may or may not have a medium-brim hat problem. …and this isn’t even all of them. #trainerproblems #eventerproblems #nosundamageforme

A photo posted by Claire Tyner (@clairemtyner) on May 2, 2016 at 9:41am PDT

Tony and I have a special skill at failing…we left only the top front rail up. #Ottb #fail #poplarplacefarm #eventing #eventhorse #thoroughbred #babyhorse #chestnut #eventerproblems #showjumping

A video posted by Tony B The OTTB (@tonyb_ottb) on May 2, 2016 at 2:30pm PDT

When you’re building jumps with the bestie but don’t have a truck to haul poles and lattice. #teamstb #standardbred #eventing #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #wecantseeeachother @stb_eventing

A photo posted by Team Standardbred (@teamstandardbred) on May 3, 2016 at 8:31am PDT

Power washing the trailer – so much cleaner!! #eventerproblems #imsuchanerd

A photo posted by Victoria Law (@dvmeventer) on May 11, 2016 at 7:54am PDT

Conversations with the hubs over our upcoming daughter. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Courtney Due (@justjump3day) on May 4, 2016 at 4:08am PDT

Well, I suppose the good news is that it appears Dorado will adjust well should he ever go blind… #ottb #dorado #somuchmud #cantseethroughmud #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on May 3, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT

This is what happens when your coach says dressage can wait it’s time to workout.. You jump in with riding boots, Spurs and all .. #strengthcoach #equestrian #eventerintraining #eventerproblems

A photo posted by SupremePowerFitness (@supremepowerfitness) on May 4, 2016 at 3:31pm PDT

The moment when you realize by holding four saddle pads I’m holding close to $200….. #eventerproblems #donttellmyparents #ihaveaproblem

A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on May 5, 2016 at 8:10am PDT

When the mother who you thought loved you takes off with BOTH your hairnets and you revert to being twelve #eventerproblems #hair #equestrianlife

A photo posted by Zara Flores-Kinney (@thefeanarion) on May 6, 2016 at 6:43am PDT

Literally #nofilter on this #farmerstan of #2012 #summer #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems #hurryupsummer #reallife

A photo posted by Emily Anne (@ecarter1023) on May 6, 2016 at 8:15am PDT

It was raining just a tad bit during our flat ride today I’d say poor Teddy but I was wetter than he was #eventerproblems #eventersofig #eventersofinstagram #eventer #thoroughbred #tb #thoroughbredsofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #horses #rainyday #Teddy

A photo posted by Alexandra Renae Brackin (@alexbrackin715) on May 6, 2016 at 1:08pm PDT

Marcus your methods of protesting trot sets are getting a bit extreme. It’s cool, I didn’t want to school XC at the KHP this weekend anyway. Ass. #eventerproblems #backtobellboots24/7 #myhorseisjobsecurityformyfarrier

A photo posted by Kristen Brennan (@kbflippyfloppy) on May 7, 2016 at 5:58am PDT

Cause you’ll do anything to get your picky 27 yr old TB with Cushings to eat her meds… #ironhorse #cushingsdisease #bribery #fignewtons #eventerproblems also so much for my #manicure LOL

A photo posted by A. Fix (@ajackfix) on May 7, 2016 at 9:28am PDT

True story @nbcsports #eventerproblems #thepainisreal #comeonNBC #rk3de #kyderby #kentuckyderby #nyquist #rolexky #rk3de2016 #horseracing #eventing #3dayeventing @rk3de_official

A photo posted by Deco Pony (@decopony) on May 7, 2016 at 6:46pm PDT

The season of fetching fly masks, horseshoes, and grazing muzzles from the pasture has begun #EventerProblems #HoudiniPonyProbs

A photo posted by Kelly Golda (@kellygolda) on May 8, 2016 at 4:44am PDT

Elmo’s one wish in life is for me to leave him in peace to take his nap. #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #eventer #ogilvyequestrian #equestrian #horses #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Devon Olivier (@dnolivier) on May 8, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT

When you miss the distance and your Tigger horse is like, “Whatevs, I got this, just hang on.” #eventerproblems #domschramm

A photo posted by chmortensen (@chmortensen) on May 9, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT

Trying to fit the tack trunk in a hatchback #solvingproblems #eventerproblems #showseason

A photo posted by Pam Maier (@pam_and_luke) on May 9, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT

When you go out for a “quick” session with the youngster and start tacking up only to trip over a weed, panic said youngster, who then breaks his halter and goes galloping down the driveway…. Ohhhhh jack….some days you have more energy then you know what to do with… Vacation is now over… Its time for you to put that energy to good use!! 🙂

A video posted by Lindsey Bakke (@rockinglrequestrian) on May 9, 2016 at 7:22pm PDT

Michael Jung can win the #RolexGrandSlam, but he can’t win the battle against chapped lips. He’s human after all! (Photo courtesy of Michael Bain) #ZeTerminator #MMBHT #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Eventing Nation (@goeventing) on May 10, 2016 at 10:08am PDT

Dat saddle pad stack tho #workingstudentlyfe #eventerproblems #yaaasss #pro #toklat #passier #youknowit #lodestartraining

A photo posted by Kate (@kate.suggs) on May 10, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT

The life of a rider #tacktrunkonwheels #eventerproblems #horsenation #eventingnation #saddles #bridles #pads #jeeplife #barnrat #ridinglifestyle #giddyup #eqlife #equestrianlife

A photo posted by Kate Paez (@hamptonshorselover) on May 10, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT

As soon as I put the dressage saddle on he starts yawning lol #dressageisboring #wouldratherbejumping #guinness #eventing #draftcross #shireconnamara #dressage #SynchronicityEventing #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Nicole P. (@xxnicolenoelxx) on May 10, 2016 at 5:33pm PDT

Tempting. For all the reasons. #horsetrainerproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Lisa Bauman (@skibumangel) on May 11, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

From Madison Kendrick.

And this one, I think, wins the Internet:

When the manfriend asks, “oh, is this a helmet? #eventerproblems #ummthatsamuzzle #horsenation

A photo posted by KayTay (@flyingleadchange) on May 11, 2016 at 10:58am PDT

Be sure to tag your struggles with #EventerProblems on social for inclusion in an upcoming edition!

Go Eventing.