#EventerProblems, Vol 84: Even More Horses Behaving Badly

From leaving “some room for improvement” under saddle to random acts of self-harm, incredibly poor personal hygiene and if-looks-could-kill side eye, some horses are true masters of making our lives more difficult. We celebrate these special equines in today’s edition of #EventerProblems.

Accurate photo representation of today since my horse could really use a hack but I literally can’t find time to squeeze out of my day to do so

A photo posted by Brianna Janson (@bjansoneventing) on Aug 12, 2016 at 8:57am PDT

How your horse tells you he has nice jumping potential and that he’s not yet confident enough to do a 2′ Hunter course on Sunday, all in the same ride. #eventerproblems #horsefail #helmetheroes #ottbsofinstagram #lovehimanyway

A photo posted by Amie (@fonderofdublin) on Aug 10, 2016 at 7:14pm PDT

Me: Is there something you want to tell me? Kite: Yes it was crazy; these hooligans came in from the woods and destroyed my stall while you were gone! Me: Really? I didn’t see anyone. Kite: I think we live in a bad neighborhood #eventerproblems #mares #badpony

A photo posted by @hmaytham on Aug 10, 2016 at 8:19am PDT

Brew would like for everyone to know that he is already tired of the hoof soaking and packing routine. #bourbonchasefarm #farmlife #eventerproblemssolved #eventerproblems #ivbagforasoakingboot

A photo posted by Chelsea Smith, MBA (@smith.equine.media) on Aug 3, 2016 at 3:40pm PDT

This is the reaction you get when you disturb the #lazychickens nap time (it took 10 mins to get him on his feet) #mondayssuck #sandmonster #eventerproblems #lazybaby #Jax #ottb #latergram

A photo posted by Emmalie Clapp (@emmalieclappapa) on Aug 1, 2016 at 3:20pm PDT

Hey Gus–you might not know this, but your hind legs are both supposed to be the same size and thickness Ugh. #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram

A photo posted by Area 8 Eventer (@saragrace1290) on Jul 31, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

My very dignified, classy event horse… #justImpythings #soitchy #eventerproblems

A video posted by Emma Kate Lomangino (@emmalomangino) on Jul 28, 2016 at 11:17am PDT

“I didn’t do it.” 5 minutes later, “Wasn’t me this time either!” #eventerproblems #ottb #attaboyroy #eventinglife #barnlife

A photo posted by Kelly Walker (@good_apple_eventing) on Aug 9, 2016 at 3:45pm PDT

Gotta love that redheaded mare!!! I knew it was coming and I couldn’t help but smile when she showed that she wasn’t going out without a diva moment!!! I’m so proud that even with this and some other moments she still won me a fifth place ribbon! She definitely helped take away my anxiousness by making me giggle

A photo posted by Meri Jane (@meri._.jane) on Aug 6, 2016 at 7:03pm PDT

These two. They’re currently playing a constant game of bitey face on the way to the show. Bad! #OTTBs #dorado #smokey #eventerproblems #20goingo5 @kjanicki215 @adsprad

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Aug 6, 2016 at 5:57am PDT

And this, friends, is why Dorado had been relegated to wearing a film tail bag every time he goes in the trailer… #OTTB #dorado #likestositinpoop #eventerproblems #gross

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Aug 7, 2016 at 6:02am PDT

We do this for ten minutes every time I take him out of his stall. Poor guy is so over being stuck in a stall. But is doing much better hopefully we can start some light riding next week! #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Stephanie Corry (@stephaniecorry92) on Aug 4, 2016 at 3:14pm PDT

Me: Let’s show off the cool boots Auntie Reb gave us! Cairo: If I close my eyes will the dressage go away? #eventerproblems #dressagelife

A photo posted by chmortensen (@chmortensen) on Aug 2, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT

A little throwback for your Tuesday! Back when you used to be able fall off and keep going. Ginger’s not a big fan of fish. #throwback #eventing #eventer #equestrian #eventerproblems #crosscountry #charlesowen #ariateq #wnaaa #horses

A photo posted by Devon Olivier (@dnolivier) on Aug 2, 2016 at 2:56pm PDT

Wanna go to the #olympics ? “Naw, I’d rather eat”. #eventing #olympics2016 #eventingnation #eventerproblems #twohearts #thoroughbred #3dayeventing #rio2016 #iwish

A photo posted by Helen Morris (@hemorris24) on Aug 9, 2016 at 5:55am PDT

Naughty pony! Two days back to work after running through a fence and having a week off #thrownshoe #wantsmorevacation #lazypony #thoroughbredsofinstagram #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Symone Niesz- Ent (@zpsid1991) on Jul 31, 2016 at 6:39pm PDT

When your horse is having fun and you’re too busy laughing at him to bother sitting up straight. #howihorse #helmetheroes #horsefail #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Amie (@fonderofdublin) on Aug 7, 2016 at 1:46pm PDT

When your horse thinks he needs a spa day and gives himself a whole body mud mask… #spaday #why #ottb #thoroughbred #horse #horsesofinstagram #equine #equestrian #eventerproblems #barn #summer #mud #maryland

A photo posted by Nikki (@nikkaydee) on Jul 29, 2016 at 8:17am PDT

Thunderstorms make for puddle fun time @lindz_joy @carbar31 #eventerproblems

A video posted by Collyn Smitherman (@collynsmithers) on Jul 28, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT

Brew and I are ready to get back in action…. Hopefully just a few more days! #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram

A photo posted by Chelsea Smith, MBA (@smith.equine.media) on Aug 10, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

Tell us how you really feel, #owentheunicorn #fitness #eventerproblems

A photo posted by River Birch Farm (@riverbirchfarmga) on Aug 10, 2016 at 10:46am PDT

The struggles of abcessing horses :/ #horses #eventing #watershipdownseventing #painthorse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Rachel Wilkewitz (@rwilkewitz) on Jul 27, 2016 at 2:35pm PDT

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

I told him he couldn’t eat my hair #notreatsthere #TheEarsTho #eventerproblems @eventingnation pic.twitter.com/aUZ8t9fvrv

— Sarah (@sarah_baynard2) August 8, 2016

We are playing a new gelding game, Where in the world are the rest of our shoes? 2-of 8 found. #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/67w3Sno0Y4

— Jon Bicho (@TBEventr) July 31, 2016

When u have to leave info for rehab that now involves 2 legs since some1 decided to pull off his own wraps & bow a tendon #eventerproblems

— Taylor Mohr (@xcjumpertm3) August 11, 2016

And yet …

Momma Bri’s face… Can’t be mad at @the_super_pony though! • • • • #stuffmyhorseeats #horses #horsesofinstagram #horse #horsestagram #equine #equestrian #equestrianlife #horseriding #horsebackriding #horselife #eventing #dressage #showjumping #horseproblems #horsepeopleproblems #eventer #badpony #basichorse #eventerproblems #equestrianproblems #coffee #starbucks #caffeine #studmuffingram #studmuffintreats #thesuperpony #lovethismare #connemara

A photo posted by Stuff My Horse Eats (@stuffmyhorseeats) on Aug 12, 2016 at 9:17pm PDT

… they somehow make is impossible for us to be mad.

Go Eventing!