#EventerProblems Vol. 106: Oh Hayyyy

Hay there, Eventing Nation! Let’s kick off this edition of #EventerProblems with some especially hay-larious photos and videos, shall we?

Umm Westlake, that’s not where your shoe belongs! Apparently he pulled it off and then decided to keep it for later or so I could see what he’d done and he put it in his feed bin. Of course the next couple days are going to be sunny. #westlake#lostashoe#foundit#eventerproblems#ottbproblems#horseproblems

A post shared by Sara (@sarajane_lujano) on Feb 12, 2017 at 11:42am PST

This is why I should know better than to turn my back on the wheelbarrow when in Flip’s pasture… #chestnutthoroughbredmare #ottb #eventerproblems #eventer #it’sallfromthesamebaleyouidiot #loveheranyway

A post shared by @jessbrch on Feb 18, 2017 at 6:11pm PST

Can’t say I’m not determined.. @kateespecht #eventerproblems #snowday #determined #nothingfell #weaddedtwopeopletothis #hay #barnwork #barnjobs #horsecare #eventing

A post shared by Cora Davis (@mievent1ng) on Feb 9, 2017 at 3:28pm PST

Hay in my coffee #horseproblems #everydayproblems #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems

A post shared by Katie Malensek (@kmalensek) on Feb 18, 2017 at 3:40am PST

Silver lining to the hay shortage here: picking up hay in the car on my lunch break means free air freshener! #eventerproblems #whyisthisnotathing #thingsequestrianshavetoexplain #whyourcarssmelllikehay #betterthanfebreeze

A post shared by Courtney Due (@idteventing) on Feb 20, 2017 at 4:11pm PST

The horse version of the ice cream truck… the skid steer driving by! #eventerproblems #missdolly #itsgreenmustbehealthy

A post shared by Rochelle Wrisky (@wriskyhorse) on Feb 20, 2017 at 7:25am PST

Freedom or hay? Tucker’s stomach will always rule in favor of food! #eventersofinstagram #horsenation #horses #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #besthorseintheworld

A post shared by Lori Tankel (@loritankel) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:52am PST

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

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

… and the best of the rest:

Dolly’s twin! #missdolly #eventerproblems

A post shared by Rochelle Wrisky (@wriskyhorse) on Feb 19, 2017 at 3:44pm PST

When your mare is wondering why she’s been held hostage in cross ties for 2 and a half hours while you clip her #eventerproblems

A post shared by Sick as frick/Hay before bae (@morgfernrick) on Feb 15, 2017 at 2:28pm PST

Nobody will appreciate how long it took me to get her to look as clean as she does in the bottom picture. And she’s not even that clean. But I lugged buckets of hot water from the house several times so I could scrub her gross face, legs, belly, and tail. Clipped her beard and bridle path and tried to redo the short part but clippers cursed me out. Did a bit of mane pulling while still wearing a stupid winter coat because it is still cold. And what do I get? She looks faster and cleaner in the middle on the top picture when it’s all said and done. Oh well. #damnyoubacon #bacontheottb #baymare #ottb #thoroughbred #ottbsofinstagram #eventing #eventer #eventerproblems #goawaywinter #screwmud #traceclip #groomingworkout #imdone

A post shared by Alyssa Kelley (@holybull79) on Feb 17, 2017 at 2:48pm PST

When your clippers craps out part way through clipping. #wriskyclip #eventerproblems #missdolly

A post shared by Rochelle Wrisky (@wriskyhorse) on Feb 19, 2017 at 2:10pm PST

#misseditmonday in all my glory schooling cross country . . . . . #eventing #eventersofinstagram #equestrian #cooleyallbusiness #equestriansofinstagram #eventerproblems #wouldhavebeenaperfectshot #crosscountry #theconnectedrider

A post shared by Brit (@britt_hebets) on Feb 20, 2017 at 10:45am PST

When you’re only five years old and bored in the cross ties, you come up with some unique ways to entertain yourself… #zacharee #zach #bestillandknow #thoroughbred #gelding #chelokee #eyeofchelokee #eventing #threedayeventing #eventingnation #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #youngeventhorse #usea

A post shared by Erica Zaborac (@ezeventing) on Feb 21, 2017 at 7:24am PST

“Mommy, I’m really sorry I ripped off my shoe today…but remember I can be super cute!” This horse sometimes… #eventerproblems #guessistillkindalovehim

A post shared by Lindsey Breanne Holland (@lindseyloo792) on Feb 20, 2017 at 4:21pm PST

I wish I could say its just spring fever…. ☀️#sassymares #toofit #eventerproblems

A post shared by AngieGravelle (@angiegravelle) on Feb 19, 2017 at 3:16pm PST

My gift from @meghasaurus09, a Monogrammed jumping neck strap. #howihorse #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A post shared by Amie (@fonderofdublin) on Feb 19, 2017 at 9:37am PST

I just clucked at my kid to pedal faster…#eventerproblems #horsepeopleproblems #equestrianmomproblems

A post shared by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Feb 19, 2017 at 8:30am PST

When the rains in your face and you don’t like it… #howcuteishe #johnnyfootball #forsale #dressage #eventerproblems

A post shared by Lauren DeLalla (@l_delalla) on Feb 19, 2017 at 7:28am PST

An exciting Saturday night of cleaning tack (at least there’s beer!) #eventerproblems

A post shared by Heather Norman (@atltarheel13) on Feb 18, 2017 at 5:03pm PST

Reason number 243 why Luka gets turned out in boots…. #weshouldbuystock #bellbootstoo #betterthanhisshin

A post shared by Ami Ericson (@amiodmoors) on Feb 18, 2017 at 4:23pm PST

He’s now posing for selfies. What have I done?! #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram

A post shared by Hailey Norby (@pnw.eventing) on Feb 18, 2017 at 1:02pm PST

When you have to check your watch over the last fence just to make sure you didn’t go too fast.. #eventerproblems #blmmustang #shelovestrouble

A post shared by Sydney Janel (@sydney.janel) on Feb 18, 2017 at 11:42am PST

As an equestrian, sometimes you find things like a new bridle and bit laying on your bed instead of a man… #isthiswhyimsingle #equestrianproblems #eventerproblems #notashamed #smellssogood

A post shared by The Horse Mutterer (@thehorsemutterer) on Feb 18, 2017 at 8:03am PST

Definitely one of my equine children… #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #memes #catchmeoutsidehowboutdat #eventerproblems

A post shared by Hailey Norby (@pnw.eventing) on Feb 17, 2017 at 4:42pm PST

As a working student I can honestly say I’ve considered #5 #foreverexhausted #workingstudentlife #truelifeofaworkingstudent #eventerproblems #ottb #thoroughbred #eventersofinstagram #thoroughbredsofinstagram #equestrian #eventer #eventing #eventhorse #eventingsunnyfl #horsesofinstagram #showjumping #dressage #crosscountry

A post shared by EMB.eventing (@emb.eventing) on Feb 17, 2017 at 11:20am PST

Is it still making circles in the sandbox when the sandbox is a lake? #FCHP #eventerproblems

A post shared by Rebecca (@wine_y_ponie) on Feb 17, 2017 at 9:36am PST

You’ve got #eventerproblems when your human eats one of your carrots right in front of you.

A post shared by Lizzie Harder (@eventerlizzie) on Feb 16, 2017 at 9:48pm PST

Dear Chloe, just because it has been three days past the four week mark since Sean reset your shoes does NOT mean that you need to rip one of them off during our ride. #horseproblems #eventerproblems #starfyire’sphoenixrising #misspriss #guessiamnotridingtomorrow #grey #greyhorse #smh

A post shared by Mandy Endfinger (@starfyire) on Feb 16, 2017 at 5:04pm PST

That time I did NOT go with my horse ‍♀️ #mysweetanniegirl #hangon #eventerproblems

A post shared by Amy Consdorf Haage (@ames2323) on Feb 15, 2017 at 4:03pm PST

My Valentine’s Day gift from Joey • • • Check out @peachy.polos for some amazing polos! • • • • jumper #dressage #follow #smiling #blue#royalblue #grey#gray #greytb #graytb #jumper #eventer #eventerproblems #eventersdoitbetter #eventersofinstagram #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestriansofinstagram #equestrianlifestyle #indoor #eventer #follow4follow #followequestrian #equestrianaccount #c4 #elation #shedrow #charlesowen #royalriderstirrups

A post shared by Katerina (@equinekat) on Feb 15, 2017 at 8:46am PST

Meanwhile in Aiken,SC Booli goes in her Dressage test….#Repost @booliselmayr ・・・ And this is why you go with Irish Kildare’s Happy Days did such a good job being a big girl and doing her dressage in the pouring rain (with a hint of thunder and lightning ⛈!) thank you Tom for having her so well turned out. We decided to scratch the jumping as the rain was absolutely relentless and footing was questionable. #goeventing #eventerproblems #irish #horsesofinstagram #rainydayactivities #splash #loveeveryday #eponiausa #eventing #eventersofinstagram #equestrian

A post shared by Eponia Equestrian Sport USA (@eponia_usa) on Feb 15, 2017 at 8:18am PST

Got the ponies hacked ⛈ #eventerproblems #weeffedup

A post shared by Zara Flores-Kinney (@thefeanarion) on Feb 15, 2017 at 6:56am PST

How we do fitness work in Vermont after a snow storm – #sassypackypony #eventerproblems #seventhheavenfarmvt

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:55pm PST

Caught on camera: Bono preforming his best stripper routine. My horse is an asshole. #eventerproblems

A post shared by @jennon1980 on Feb 14, 2017 at 1:50pm PST

. Get yourself a man that looks at you the way Allie looks at the judge when she realizes it’s cross country time at the end of [e v e r y s i n g l e] Dressage test ‍♀️ #valentinesday2k17 #NoticeTheShadbelly #YouAreAOneStarHorse #HoldItTogetherThroughTheHaltMare #eventerproblems #goeventing

A post shared by Taylor Oxley (@feeltherhythm_eventing) on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:05pm PST

Who said horses and studying were incompatible? The ponies are hacking and I’m reading the Econometrics’ Bible… Supervisors happy ✅ Ponies happy ✅ = Happy me #PhDLife #TryingToSurvive #NoSurvivalWithoutPonies #britisheventing #SeasonIsClose #burghamhorsetrials #herewecome #eventerproblems

A post shared by Rosalie Speeckaert (@rosiespeecky) on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:22am PST

The struggle is real. #dorado #ottb #lazyhorse #eventerproblems #fivemoreminutes #spradlinglife2017 #latergram @adsprad

A post shared by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:43am PST

We agree about mornings … #illjusthitsnoozeoncemore #goldenhour

A post shared by Julie Slifko (@jslifko) on Feb 12, 2017 at 9:17pm PST

I hate jean shopping, but breeches? One of my favorite things to shop for. This is just part of my collection. I think I have a problem. – #eventerproblems #horsegirlproblems #iblamestraffordsaddleryforfuelingmyaddiction #apairforeveryday

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Feb 12, 2017 at 2:03pm PST

Not my usually post but found this amongst old pictures. What happens when your 5 year old throws a tantrum! #throwback #younghorse #eventerproblems #tantrum #girlswhoride #childhoodmemories #horsegirl #eventing

A post shared by S a r a h (@sarahhancox) on Feb 12, 2017 at 8:51am PST

and so the process begins #hurtssogood #eventerproblems #mycalvesarealreadythrobbing

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Feb 11, 2017 at 5:02pm PST

When Fitbit thinks you were working out, but that was really just you chasing your horse around the pasture trying to catch him. #eventerproblems #ottb #hesluckyhescute #icecreamforme

A post shared by Bethany Richardson (@justmebethany) on Feb 11, 2017 at 3:04pm PST

Doesn’t look sketchy at all! #holdmybeer #longboardfarm #eventerproblems

A post shared by Katie Malensek (@kmalensek) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:24am PST

Found the last piece of parkers hood after he ripped it off in disgust at me trying to keep him clean! #equestrian #horse #riding #mud #winter #clean #mudmonster #greyhorseproblems #eventerproblems #moneydownthedrain #giveup

A post shared by Lora Hawkins (@the_next_mane_event) on Feb 11, 2017 at 2:10am PST

#eventerproblems #blanketingfoul #whichendgoeswhere this is what happens when you ask your dad to blanket your horse! I am quite amazed at how he got it all to buckle and stay in place <3 you dad

A post shared by Ellen Doughty-Hume (@ellendoughtyhume) on Feb 10, 2017 at 5:46pm PST

When you’re a normal human, you find gum wrappers and loose change left over in the washer. When you’re an #eventer, you find medical arm bands and the missing stud from your stud kit (and a thousand peppermint wrappers) #eventerproblems #equestrian #dontstealmyidentityitsveryboring

A post shared by Elizabeth Clymer (@eclyrides) on Feb 10, 2017 at 5:40am PST

#failfriday baby horse says no.

A post shared by jmk (@ottbs_n_pitties) on Feb 10, 2017 at 2:58am PST

When you work a day job, but you have priorities. #eventerproblems #itsjust380pounds #buckleupbuttercup #thechipandwynnishow #louisianalife #cajuneventer

A post shared by Courtney Due (@idteventing) on Feb 9, 2017 at 4:12pm PST

When you’re walking into the office and you suddenly realize you forgot to change your shoes… these are in fashion right? #muckboots #barnlife #notworkappropriate #country #eventerproblems

A post shared by Natalie Weil (@mustangfit) on Feb 9, 2017 at 6:51am PST

When your pony gets excited and decides the 1 stride is a bounce #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram

A post shared by Amy (@amy_horse_training) on Feb 8, 2017 at 8:15pm PST

When you want to cheer on your team mates, but it’s really cold, you borrow your horse’s blanket and share with your friends. #eventerproblems #waterfordeventing #bestteamever

A post shared by Marian Matushek Abrams (@matushekabrams) on Feb 8, 2017 at 6:31pm PST

And while we are on the subject of Bacon looking at things… #oneofmyfavorites #alwaysmakesmelaugh #thehellisthis #bacontheottb #ottb #ogilvyequestrian #thoroughbred #baymare #eventing #exracehorse #eventer #funbonnets #holycrap #eventingnation #eventerproblems

A post shared by Alyssa Kelley (@holybull79) on Feb 8, 2017 at 1:23pm PST

Don’t forget to tag ’em on social for inclusion in an upcoming edition! Go Eventing.