#EventerProblems, Vol. 85: Just Another Day in the Life of an Eventer

Y’all be cray. Seriously.

From the (ridiculously early) time you wake up in the morning…

Need to squeeze in a run before leaving for WindRidge with a 6hr drive…. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Angela Lenning Eventing (@aleventing) on Aug 11, 2016 at 8:09pm PDT

Up by 5, ready by 5:20 for a #horseshow #horseworldproblems #eventerproblems #dressageshow #butimaeventer

A photo posted by Eventing and Dressage (@izzy_the_eventer) on Aug 6, 2016 at 2:29am PDT

#eventerproblems #sleepwhenyouredead #horseshowlife

A photo posted by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:45pm PDT

… to the time you lay your broken body back down to sleep at night …

My broken wrist in all her glory…. It hurts like hell and I’m not supposed to ride I’ll be back in the saddle next week, lol! Just need someone to tack my horse up since I can’t work any buckles #thissucks #justcallmegrace #didimentionicameinsecond #lol #eventerproblems #notimpressed #badass

A photo posted by Becky Wheeler (@evntr4lyf) on Aug 3, 2016 at 1:11pm PDT

#hardware #anklefracture #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Emily Francis (@emmyofdeath) on Aug 5, 2016 at 1:21pm PDT

The very realest of #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/wwVx9TcmjV

— Hunter (@_trombley_) July 30, 2016

… eventer life is pretty much one great big hilarious comedy of error — punctuated, of course, by the amazing moments that make it all worthwhile. Here’s your latest batch of #EventerProblems:

At least I get to work on my Chaco tan #coldhosing #chacotan #chaconation #mostglamorousjobever #doasisaynotasido #adulting #makinggoodchoices #eventerproblems #howdidhedothis

A photo posted by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Aug 11, 2016 at 2:16pm PDT

Is it weird to be slightly sad that my faithful tall boots finally gave up and the heel busted? #eventerproblems #riptallboots #readyforblisters

A photo posted by Becca (@coloradobecs) on Aug 10, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

Rider’s tan #forthewin #eventerproblems #nofilter

A photo posted by Sara Gartland (@sagartland) on Aug 8, 2016 at 11:14am PDT

I’m going to go event this now. #ponyta #eventer #eventerproblems #geekatheart #pokemon #pokemongo #horse

A photo posted by Charlotte Crump (@chxinny) on Aug 5, 2016 at 4:48pm PDT

Shout out to the girls who spend more time on their horse’s tails than their own! #heprobablyrolledinhisownpeetoday #andpoop #blackhairdontcare #ottb #bymyselfatthebarn #ignorehisface #helovesmeiswear #silkyhair #shesfinallylostitfolks #eventerproblems #fierceface

A photo posted by Deborah Ruth (@heylodeb) on Aug 4, 2016 at 8:59pm PDT

Screen shot from last week’s ride in the rain…check out the splashes!!! @kryzlstoff did such a great job and vanyel had a blast! #vanyel #ottb #ottbsofinstagram #skschestnutarmy #sks #besttrainerever #eventhorse #eventing #skeletonkeysporthorses

A photo posted by Stephanie Mills (@stephaniemillsphotography) on Aug 3, 2016 at 10:25am PDT

… the eventer lifestyle is one great big comedy of error.

“Doing whites” means something different to horse people! #eventerproblems #horseproblems #alltheoxiclean #brightwhites #showpads

A photo posted by Laura (@llcrowl) on Aug 4, 2016 at 10:09am PDT

When you need to put things in your trailer in a thunderstorm #equestrian #eventer #eventerproblems #horsetrailer #thunderstormsafetytips

A photo posted by Tony B The OTTB (@tonyb_ottb) on Aug 3, 2016 at 12:21pm PDT

The looks you get when you go to public places in full seat breeches. #eventingnation #eventerproblems #dontjudgeme #mydirtypantscostmorethanyourwholeoutfit

A photo posted by @the_jumper_diva on Aug 1, 2016 at 7:32pm PDT

Forgetting what happens after riding bareback, going out in public, and then getting weird looks… well that’s #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Sylvia (@syl.and.yum) on Aug 1, 2016 at 8:03am PDT

Feeling quite bad ass today after finding out I rode that lovely test with a broken wrist This may put a damper on my jumping plans… #ouch #chestnut #mare #onlyaredhead #thoroughbredsofinstagram #dressage #eventerproblems #notfortheweak #notforthefaintofheart #goodtimes #whencanirideagain

A photo posted by Becky Wheeler (@evntr4lyf) on Jul 31, 2016 at 8:42am PDT

Pole painting parties are lonely when you’re the only jumper at your farm #eventerproblems #inaworldfullofDQs

A photo posted by Lauren Sumner (@laurensumnermusic) on Jul 27, 2016 at 5:22pm PDT

Got super excited about a new hay cart #ironhorse #newthings #tooexcited #eventerproblems

A photo posted by A. Fix (@ajackfix) on Jul 30, 2016 at 5:06pm PDT

When the wires coming out of a random heavy duty plug are your xc colors #eventerproblems #diy #homerenovations

A photo posted by Claire Tyner (@clairemtyner) on Jul 30, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

You might be a horse hubby if… ❤️ #horsehubby #barnlife #eventerproblems #laboroflove #teamred #CWD #cleaningday #eventersofinstagram #eventinglife

A photo posted by 3-Day Event Rider (@morganhancockeventing) on Jul 30, 2016 at 9:07am PDT

You know you’re an Eventer when this is a justifiable purchase in the supermarket #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems #summerbrews #thisisawesome

A photo posted by Ava Wehde (@aweventing) on Jul 25, 2016 at 5:18pm PDT

Best way to break in boots or hottest fashion trend? #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/5sbu0IVEY5

— 3 Day Addict (@EventerProblems) July 26, 2016

Walked into automatic door at bank, hit my head on metal bridle hook at barn. Yet I stay perfectly balanced riding Moose #eventerproblems

— Anne Czerwonka (@anneczer1) July 28, 2016

My mood about the weather, which means no riding today #eventerproblems #cleaningtackinstead pic.twitter.com/uMkrQ5niYp

— Jersey (@Eventing_Chic) July 30, 2016

All the money in the world still wouldn’t be enough to satisfy my horsey needs and wants. #truth #eventerproblems

— shelbyy (@ShelbyStrah) August 3, 2016

Me warning @Spizzle_Trunk: “There’s dirty water in the cooler. I had to use the ice water to sponge the horse off after XC” #eventerproblems

— Stephanie Peck (@hand_gallop) August 9, 2016

When all your friends have babies and the only reason you buy diapers is for a 1,200 lb animal.. #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/E4eRFesOKx

— Ashley Hays (@ashmhays) August 9, 2016

can’t see over the counter at the truck stop but i can drive a truck and trailer big enough to warrant going there #eventerproblems #short

— Madlen Lesesne (@got_it__MADe) August 11, 2016

When you put a work order in for the maintenance people to fix the washer because standing wraps got tangled in it #eventerproblems

— Taylor Mohr (@xcjumpertm3) August 12, 2016

Emergency. No coffee in house. Coffee stop closed. How does one volunteer at a horse trials all day sans caffeine? #eventerproblems #coffee

— Skyfall (@EventerBode) August 13, 2016

Don’t forget to tag your #EventerProblems on social — inquiring minds want to know!

Go Eventing.