#EventerSolutions: DIY Nation

Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as we horsefolks tend to be a pretty crafty, resourceful and frugal (read: broke) bunch.

In this spinoff series we spotlight some of your most inventive problem-solving masterpieces and determined DIY efforts. Be sure to tag your photos with the hashtag #EventerSolutions on social for inclusion in future editions!

Decipher this picture from this week… Hint: it involves using frozen potatoes as an ice pack on the way back from the grocery store. Back to training for the show tomorrow! #frenchfries #notjustforburgers #eventerproblems #jumperproblems #eventingnation #jumpernation #eventersofinstagram #showjumping #showjumper #mybodyisbroken #soismybankaccount

A post shared by Leslie Flowers (@shebari) on Feb 10, 2017 at 12:37pm PST

Putting all this snow to good use under Rupert’s ice boot. Unfortunately he needs his leg iced because of all this snow… #eventersolutions #wishididntneedasolution #murphyslaw #imsooverwinter

A post shared by Heidi Rebic (@heidirebic) on Jan 9, 2017 at 9:22pm PST

High fashion or horse blanket? You decide. #equestriansofinstagram #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #barnlife #fashion

A post shared by Zara Flores-Kinney (@thefeanarion) on Jan 10, 2017 at 3:21pm PST

It’s the simple things in life that keep him entertained….. #chewtoy #happenstancehenry #babyottb #babyeventer #eventhorse #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Jan 17, 2017 at 1:36pm PST

Here’s a handy tip….a hose draining on a fence post can also double as make shift #battleropes #barnfit #springtraining #eventersolutions #eventerproblems #ihatefrozenhoses

A post shared by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Feb 14, 2017 at 8:03am PST

When you want to add a bit more color to your helmet cover but you’re too cheap to buy a new one #eventerproblems

A photo posted by maura g detert (@mauragdetert) on Feb 5, 2017 at 7:31am PST

When it’s incredibly windy and you’re tired of square bales going everywhere. Luckily we had some extra water troughs around and these two seniors are willing to share! #eventerproblems #equestrianlife #eventersolutions

A photo posted by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Jan 31, 2017 at 2:56pm PST

When you sprain your thumb and can’t get the swelling to go down, why not ice your hand while you are icing a leg? #eventerproblems #ssquaredeventing

A photo posted by Beth Stelzleni (@ssquaredeventing) on Feb 4, 2017 at 8:48am PST

The paddocks are far away thanks to many pieces of twine, I made it there with everything #eventerproblems #workingstudentproblems

A photo posted by Samantha Fogg (@wish_n_arrow) on Feb 4, 2017 at 12:03pm PST

When #eventerproblems become #eventersolutions – Team OKL edition! #thereisalwaysasolution #makeshiftmountingblock

A photo posted by ⎈ Megan Beyer Eventing ⎈ (@meganbeyereventing) on Jan 29, 2017 at 9:24am PST

Gator, you can do anything. Truly. I U. I believe in U.

A photo posted by Fine Idea Farm (@fineideafarm) on Jan 30, 2017 at 4:28pm PST

What do we do when it’s super-windy and your horse is super-spooky? Throw a neck strap on him and ride anyway! He didn’t spook once. Of course. #eventerproblems #theflyingdorito #coolranchdorito

A post shared by Celsie Rae Abelt (@westwindstudio) on Feb 24, 2017 at 5:29pm PST

Alllll of the hardware on my tack is stainless. I finally found D savers that were stainless hardware, just the wrong color leather. Good thing for neatsfoot oil! #eventerproblems

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Mar 4, 2017 at 12:40pm PST

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What do you do when you have a LOT of boots to wash and need a shower? You take a shower and wash the boots at the same time I desperately want spring to be here…can you tell? Spent all afternoon cleaning up the barn… #eventerproblems

A post shared by Jessica Solo (@precision_stride_eventing) on Mar 5, 2017 at 8:27pm PST

Go Eventing.