#EventerProblems, Vol. 87: Reality Bites (and So Do Horses’ Imaginations)

#EventerProblems: proof that eventers are the most high-functioning lunatics on the planet. Here are 30+ more of your realest struggles.

So that’s why he keeps twisting. What a hero #eventerproblems #eventersgotojumperland #sharknado

A photo posted by @sletarte on Aug 28, 2016 at 6:42pm PDT

Things that terrify big brave eventers: new girth covers. #ottb #dorado #eventerproblems #newtackisscary

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Aug 21, 2016 at 1:48pm PDT

Finally allowed to jump…… it was so much fun….. #eventerproblems #whyangiewhy #15acresandifounditwinning

A photo posted by Alexis (@clmbrchica) on Aug 22, 2016 at 1:15pm PDT

And for my next trick, I’ll make one of my shoes DISAPPEAR! #howdoeshedoitfolks #ottb #horse #thoroughbred #eventerproblems #equestrianproblems #ottbproblems #whyspongebobwhy

A photo posted by Victoria Magliaro (@vmagliaro) on Aug 22, 2016 at 2:17pm PDT

Another win for Dorito. My horse is becoming the Conor McGregor of fly mask fights. #eventerproblems #highmaintenance #cleverboy #houdini #stopit

A photo posted by Celsie Rae Abelt (@westwindstudio) on Aug 22, 2016 at 5:43pm PDT

Riddle says, “In preparation for #AECs2016 I am going to rip this shoe off. And not one of the three normal shoes, I’m going to rip off my special padded shoe.” #farrieronspeeddial #losingashoe #hangingbyonenail #bettercallkenny #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Juli Warfel Bitler (@julibitler) on Aug 23, 2016 at 7:52am PDT

Whatever it takes to get to the AEC’s!!!! Keeping Chimi taped together and hired a personal assistant (Tucker the cat) to keep a watchful eye on the Flying Burrito 🙂 #eventerproblems #AECbound #theflyingburrito #barncats #equitape

A photo posted by Bette (@besum1) on Aug 25, 2016 at 5:15pm PDT

“Gotham needs me!”–Dorado, after turning his fly sheet into a cape last night #ottb #dorado #wardrobemalfunction #hesbathorse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Aug 23, 2016 at 5:27am PDT

Grooming trunk cleaning day. How much stuff does ONE horse need!? #eventerproblems #barnlife #tacktrunk #groomingkit #teamcastilla #caballos #spoiledpony

A photo posted by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Aug 23, 2016 at 4:12pm PDT

When the barn beauty queen comes in from the paddock with a new ‘do courtesy of the local burr population. Not looking so pretty now Fleur, are you? I think it’s maybe time for @inger.england16 to take a scythe to those dang burrs! #badhairday #gofleur #horse #instahorse #cheval #badhairdontcare #horselife #eventerproblems #sillyhorse #horseproblems #hairfail #grooming #badhair

A photo posted by Julie Clark (@clarkeventing) on Aug 23, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT

Had our dressage school in the field today… Apparently my choice of boots was not a good one.. #sportboots #burs #eventerproblems #unburable

A photo posted by Katrina S (@saddlebred_eventer) on Aug 23, 2016 at 8:18pm PDT

welllll…they looked nice for a couple of days anyway. then one trip to the barn finished them off… #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kelley Smith (@kelleygram) on Aug 24, 2016 at 8:10am PDT

Eventer problems. Trying not to get caught at the laundromat. #eventerproblems #eventer #horses #horsesofinstagram

A photo posted by Kat O (@horsephotos_65) on Aug 24, 2016 at 9:12am PDT

When all of your carabiners have disappeared but a plethora of double ended snaps live in your truck at all times. #equestrianlife #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @ravenhjo on Aug 24, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

When your glove is flipping you off because you are in desperate need of new ones. #eventerproblems @goeventing #equestrianproblems #horses

A photo posted by Jennifer (@redheadedstepchilddesigns) on Aug 25, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

Can I just bubble wrap him and be done with it? #accidentprone #eventerproblems

A photo posted by ✨ Tabitha ✨ (@tmille11) on Aug 25, 2016 at 8:03pm PDT

Prissy to Sage; “The servants are slow with our breakfast this morning.” #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #feedingtime

A photo posted by Rebecca-Becky Johnson-Rose (@greytoesrose) on Aug 26, 2016 at 7:23am PDT

It’s NOT a tan #eventerproblems #crazydirty

A photo posted by Lea Ditte Marsk Lauridsen (@lea_lauridsen) on Aug 26, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

My socks sum up my dressage today! #threedayeventing #eventerproblems

A photo posted by chmortensen (@chmortensen) on Aug 26, 2016 at 2:46pm PDT

Friday night tack cleaning party, whoop whoop! #eventerproblems #painfullysingle #partyingwithdogs #horsenation

A photo posted by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Aug 26, 2016 at 3:28pm PDT

I’m all screwed up#talusfracture #eventerproblems #itsahardbootlife #nowimfree #thatbonegrafttho

A photo posted by Alexis Tentler (@alexistenable) on Aug 26, 2016 at 11:25pm PDT

When your truck is so big they have to sit on it to get the battery out #eventerproblems #bigtruck #dodgeram #equestrianlife

A photo posted by Tony B The OTTB (@tonyb_ottb) on Aug 31, 2016 at 8:17am PDT

My pride and joy, ladies and gentlemen… #eventerproblems #ottb #westalbanyexpress #dirtyboy #groomingnightmares

A video posted by Anne Perisho (@westalbanyexpress) on Aug 27, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

This is what my evening looks like. #goodfarmhelpishardtofind #eventerproblems #thankgodmondayisover

A photo posted by Dawn Buis (@dawnb125) on Aug 29, 2016 at 4:57pm PDT

When you and Bae don’t agree… (These were dry-rotted–pony is fine) #isaidjump #hesaidno #notsurewhowon #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Courtney Due (@justjump3day) on Aug 30, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

*sigh* I’ll take some coffee wth my horsehair please #greyhorseproblems #sheddingseason #eventerproblems #elmspringacacia #eventer #ilovemyjob #havenhillsstables #bodynsoulequestrian #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings

A photo posted by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Aug 30, 2016 at 4:29pm PDT

When your #boss is always breathing down your neck. #eventerproblems #sheshelping #loubou

A photo posted by Becca Speer (@beccarides) on Aug 30, 2016 at 5:17pm PDT

most of the comments on our dressage test said “disobedient” #true #atleastwestayedinthering #istayedon #eventerproblems #babyhorseproblems

— katie (@kmlavallee) August 25, 2016

It’s 6am & I’ve already poo picked & fed 3 horses, dressed packed & had a brew. #eventingoclock #eventerproblems

— Nicki Strong (@HSEquestrian) August 27, 2016

The hours of work to make him sparkling white for an event.*flush* down the toilet. #eventerproblems #pintoproblems pic.twitter.com/3s91PkcGgV

— Bobbie Jones (@BobbieJones3day) August 28, 2016

Don’t forget to tag your stugs with #EventerProblems for inclusion in a future edition! Go Eventing.