#EventerSolutions: Making It Work

Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as horse folks 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!

I’ll be honest, I was a little rusty. #drinksmorewinethanbeer #likeridingabike #actuallybetter #eventerproblems #orsolvingthem #texasgirls #youshouldseewhaticandowithbalingtwine

A post shared by Clare (@claremansmann) on Jun 3, 2017 at 5:10pm PDT

Because he hates ditches & trakehners. 4 feet wide. 2 feet deep. #shovelandadayoff #myhusbandsaidyes #eventerproblems #eventerbudget #areaiveventing #farmerstan #winelater #trakehner #ditch #firstcommander #ottb #prelim

A post shared by Amy Nelson Eventer Official (@amynelsoneventer) on May 29, 2017 at 9:09am PDT

Built a coffin (jump) because my prelim horse is a chicken. Ruckus the dog is quite concerned. #eventerbudget #eventerdog #amynelsoneventer #areaiveventing #prelim #ditch #coffin #eventerproblems #dogsofEN

A post shared by Amy Nelson Eventer Official (@amynelsoneventer) on May 29, 2017 at 10:43am PDT

Round bale wrapping makes great “scary” base for a prelim ditch. Gotta keep surprising the 🐓 so he can handle xc better. #ditch #crosscountryschooling #ottb #firstcommander #prelim #areaiveventing #eventerproblems #eventerbudget

A post shared by Amy Nelson Eventer Official (@amynelsoneventer) on Jun 2, 2017 at 6:34am PDT

It’s a cold, rainy day at #ottercreekhorsetrials and we’re seeing some awesome #eventersolutions – rain sheets aren’t just for horses! ☔️️ #goeventing #eventersofinstagram #areaiv @goeventing

A post shared by Lindsey “Z” Kahn (@kahnartistry) on May 20, 2017 at 9:13am PDT

When your husband helps pack at the end of a horse show #eventersolutions #creativesaddlecarrier #horsehusband #horsetrial #eventingnation

A post shared by Kjirsten Lee (@equestrianesquire) on May 23, 2017 at 3:36pm PDT

Take some cardboard and put it in a hay net…one handed hay loading! #eventerproblems #lifehacks #barnlifehacks #barnproblems

A post shared by Jess Banks (@j.banks4179) on May 21, 2017 at 4:45am PDT

Ok Lady Tessa… have a go a that… . . . . #horsegirlproblems #eventerproblems #horses #horsetrainer #horsetraining #innovation #trial #fingerscrossed

A post shared by Sandra Trott (@sandratrott) on May 22, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

20+ years since this arena has seen action.. The time on the tractor certainly made that apparent… Still some work to do, and I might’ve finished the night before the show.. but super excited to have this arena back in working condition #kubota #kubotatractor #tr3eseries #farmlife #equestriansofinstagram #farmgirlproblems #eventer #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #dressage #ridingarena #renovation #beforeandafter

A post shared by Kathleen (@kbaileyequestrian) on May 21, 2017 at 6:50pm PDT

2in1 #fatboyQ #gettingfit #clarawantstogetfittoo #savingtime #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #eventer

A post shared by Stine Degn (@drdegn) on May 21, 2017 at 10:03am PDT

When the chain being used to raise a ladder in your dad’s workshop looks familiar. #eventersolutions #leadshank #dadstealsmytack #versatility #barnlife #lifewithhorses

A post shared by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on May 20, 2017 at 3:28pm PDT

Morning grooming hack! When your horse gets Magic cushion stuck on their elbow from laying down over night, use silicone detangler to remove! Good as new just work in and wipe off! #groomingproblems #stickysituaton #horseyhacks #imagenius #eventersolutions

A post shared by Jessica Solo (@precision_stride_eventing) on May 20, 2017 at 9:12am PDT

Mowing the lawn #lovethosehorses #lawnmowing #eventersolutions

A post shared by Stine Degn (@drdegn) on May 19, 2017 at 8:04am PDT

Multi-purpose jumps… Thanks Florida for being in a 2+week drought so my pastures are hating me. Let the monsters into the front yard and the garden was oh so tempting. #thisiswhyicanthavenicethings #horselife #eventersolutions

A post shared by Ashley Loeffelholz (@amloeffelholz) on May 18, 2017 at 2:43pm PDT

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Weird abscess/swelling on my finger, nothing epsom salt poultice cannot fix. #eventersolutions #selfhealing #ducttape

A post shared by Sam Bielawski (@redmarechronicles) on May 17, 2017 at 1:51pm PDT

When the horses have better therapeutic clothes than you do…you wrap up when your back hurts. #eventerproblems

A post shared by Taylor Stotler (@taylorleighstotler) on May 31, 2017 at 7:20pm PDT

#eventersolutions to #eventerproblems in #Louisiana @hannarrr29

A post shared by Helen Brew (@helen_brew) on Jun 2, 2017 at 11:14am PDT

#Louisiana #mudpit #eventersolutions to #eventerproblems #horselife

A post shared by Helen Brew (@helen_brew) on Jun 2, 2017 at 4:29pm PDT

When there’s no mounting block by the dressage arena and you trade horses #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A post shared by Taylor Stotler (@taylorleighstotler) on Jun 5, 2017 at 8:51am PDT

Go Eventing.