#EventerProblems Vol. 93: More Struggle Snapshots from Everyday Eventing Life

Why do we keep putting ourselves through this stuff, over and over again?

Answer: Because it’s worth it, every time. And normal life is so overrated.

Here’s your latest batch of #EventerProblems.

#eventerproblems . When it’s so foggy the judge has trouble FINDING your Young Event Horse in the #DuttaFHI dressage ring… #Repost @useventing ・・・ It’s a bit foggy this morning at the East Coast Young Event Horse Championships! #YEH

A photo posted by Fair Hill International (@fairhillint) on Oct 13, 2016 at 5:42am PDT

The vet literally told me to buy ice cream and hope for the best today. So I’m just obeying doctors orders #myhorseisbroken #andicantdeal #letsgetreadytorunkle #eventerproblems #halotop @halotopcreamery

A photo posted by megan (@kieshorse) on Oct 18, 2016 at 5:23pm PDT

The beauty. Try not to be jealous. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Helen Brew (@helen_brew) on Oct 19, 2016 at 8:14am PDT

What to do when you have one horse and a 1230 jog? #bourbontrail #woodfordreserve #kentucky #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Blue Clover Eventing (@blueclovereventing) on Oct 19, 2016 at 6:56pm PDT

Pretty sure we had two more strides before the jump lol #failfriday #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Emma hilt (@saddleupeventing) on Oct 7, 2016 at 10:43am PDT

Trying to get to a Dunkins with a trailer in tow.. Wonder how many times I’ve driven by one of these #eventerproblems

A photo posted by megmurfey (@megmurfey) on Oct 13, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

When you have a sick 3yo that can’t go to preschool but you still have a horse show to organize…. #showmanagerproblems #eventerproblems #blueridgeeventingassociation #equestrianmomproblems @blueridgeeventingassociation

A photo posted by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Oct 13, 2016 at 9:12am PDT

It is impossible for me to overflow the water trough because if I let go, it will blast off into outer space! #eventerproblems #gotwaterpressure

A video posted by Becca Speer (@beccarides) on Oct 13, 2016 at 12:49pm PDT

“Why are you on derp gelding? You should be paying attention to ME.” Asks the dragon before she licked my saddle. The mare version of “I licked it so it’s mine.” #marelife #horselife #greenhorse #horsemanship #quarterhorse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Ashley Loeffelholz (@amloeffelholz) on Oct 13, 2016 at 2:58pm PDT

When daddy says he’s running late to pick up the baby. Chip, meet Reagan. #eventerproblems #parenting #babyeventer PC: @alsandeford

A photo posted by Courtney Due (@idteventing) on Oct 12, 2016 at 2:18pm PDT

Inadvertently recorded this of Tucker in slow mo! Pretty funny! #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems #horsenation #horsesofinstagram #besthorseintheworld

A video posted by Lori Tankel (@loritankel) on Oct 13, 2016 at 6:47pm PDT

I was about a half mile away from the barn when I realized Jameson’s halter was hanging on my mirror. #jamesonqh

A photo posted by Dana (@craftedniche) on Oct 16, 2016 at 12:12pm PDT

That look of fear… Ha ha #eventerproblems #eventingnation #showjumping #GoVolunteer #GoEventing #equestrian #watertruck #soggylunch #duttafhi #fairhillinternational

A photo posted by David Roseman (@theflyingham) on Oct 16, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

Things this 20-year-old fire-breathing dragon does not understand: the “trot” in trot-sets. #ottb #dorado #trotsetfail #myarmsaresixincheslongerthantheyshouldbe #eventerproblems #runrunrun

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Oct 12, 2016 at 4:31pm PDT

What’s in your trash can? Mine has pony fuzz and creeping indigo. #eventerproblems #equestrianproblems

A photo posted by Helen Donnell (@helendonnell) on Oct 17, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT

Outtake from last weekend’s event. God forbid the event horse get his feet wet in the puddle …. there wasn’t like a huge water complex right after this or anything. Laughter from spectators as he snorts and jumps it was something. #mustjumpit #ottb #eventing #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Crystal Boggs Heaton (@cboggs111) on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:08pm PDT

#horsewithnohastag takes eating all my money to a whole new level. He was entirely fascinated by the $10 bill even though I missed the photo where he had it in his mouth #eventerproblems #retiredracehorse #ottb #byebyemoney

A photo posted by R.Price (@love.laugh.ride) on Oct 17, 2016 at 7:29pm PDT

Unclear whether Roo was attempting a new mud mask beauty regimen, or just really wanted his wraps off. #poulticeface #Roohorse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kate Horst (@kate_horst) on Oct 17, 2016 at 8:41pm PDT

I spy a horse not on the right side of the fence…. I might have had one too many celebration drinks during my evening chores. Nothing gets you rolling in the morning like horse wrangling. #eventerproblems #horsewrangler #grassisgreenerhere

A photo posted by Sam Erwin (@samantha.erwin) on Oct 14, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

Visiting the grandparents on the way to Aiken… I realize Ive stuffed my trailer into some pretty odd places, now adding a suburban neighborhood in North Carolina to that list. #eventerproblems #ifitfitsitsits

A photo posted by megmurfey (@megmurfey) on Oct 18, 2016 at 7:21am PDT

Little #failfriday for you, when baby D was a little too excited to be out on the cross country course again ❤️

A video posted by jmk (@ottbs_n_pitties) on Oct 14, 2016 at 8:39am PDT

Skill level…awesome! Handwalking, riding and filming in the dark… No problem! #lynet #stjernedamen #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A video posted by Lea Ditte Marsk Lauridsen (@lea_lauridsen) on Oct 18, 2016 at 10:15am PDT

Nessie getting ready for battle #warpaint #ottb #eventerproblems #dirtygirl

A photo posted by Danielle Steinman (@danielle_steinman) on Oct 14, 2016 at 10:20am PDT

How tillie feels about dressage today #eventerproblems #somethingtotalkabout #ottbsofinstagram #dressage

A photo posted by Kaitlyn Julio (@kaitlyndzn) on Oct 18, 2016 at 4:26pm PDT

A photo posted by nelsonmeganc (@nelsonmeganc) on Oct 18, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT

What $100 dollars worth of studs looks like! Thanks @greenhawkgormley !!! #eventerproblems #eventing #studs #equestrian #horsesport #jumper

A photo posted by Nat T (@nattouri) on Oct 15, 2016 at 9:38am PDT

At lease my boot addiction doesn’t take up space in the closet ❤️ #equestrian #eventer #eventerproblems #en #dalmar

A photo posted by Coralie Purcell (@coralie_p) on Oct 19, 2016 at 10:39am PDT

Fake it til you make it, #jamesonqh. Someday we’ll get you happily going cross country! #eventing #eventerproblems #ifthehatfits

A photo posted by Dana (@craftedniche) on Oct 15, 2016 at 7:07pm PDT

The next time either of these two try to tell me they think something is scary I’m going to go ahead and call bs. #ottb #slideaway #prisoner #helovesthetractor #sillyhorse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Lindsey Burns (@redheadlins) on Oct 13, 2016 at 10:15pm PDT

In Panera in my full equestrian getup between riding Beau and my lesson on another horse #bestdayever #eventerproblems #jumperproblems

— Emma (@emma_knight416) October 14, 2016

Tfw you pick up your quilt wraps and there’s a dead mouse under them. #barnproblems #eventerproblems

— down banks(y) (@equusvolante) October 15, 2016

When you’re a 22 year old with a bachelor’s in science and you still do yard work for money because horses. #eventerproblems

— Emma Rae (@EmmaRae9) October 15, 2016

The lady doing my nails tried so hard to not grimace as she saw the state of my nails. #eventerproblems

— Ronnie Hodgkinson (@ronnieeeh) October 16, 2016

I can refresh live scores only so much.. where’s the darn live feed when you need it?? #eventerproblems #FHI2016 #FairHill

— Taylor Mohr (@xcjumpertm3) October 16, 2016

When you have more breeches than jeans. They both need their own drawer because they can’t coexist #eventerproblems #horesegirlproblems

— Amanda (@ProudGeekGirl) October 16, 2016

It’s like the secret to round is forward or something. #Dressage #ottb #dowhatyourtrainersaidthefirsttime #eventerproblems #greenhorselove

— Skyfall (@EventerBode) October 17, 2016

When your face is so dirty that instead of leaving makeup on your phone after a call you leave dirt #eventerproblems #workingstudentproblems

— down banks(y) (@equusvolante) October 17, 2016

When you try to get your horse laundry done before your roommate gets home…. #sneakyAF #oops #eventerproblems

— Taylor Mohr (@xcjumpertm3) October 18, 2016

When you fork out over $500 dollars in entry fees planning fall shows, it makes you wanna cry a little bit. #eventerproblems

— Devon Olivier (@DevonNOlivier) October 18, 2016

Go Eventing.