#EventerProblems Vol. 109: Written All Over Their Faces

Horses can’t talk and yet they manage to express themselves just fine, thankyouverymuch. Hang around them long enough and you’ll have no trouble reading them loud and clear just by looking at their face.

Can you tell what these horses are thinking?

Zoni in mid spook when I took him to my pony club lesson on Saturday first outing in awhile obviously…. #crazyeye #eventerproblems

A post shared by Caroline Marelius (@caroline.eventing) on Mar 14, 2017 at 8:39pm PDT

That look your horse gives you and you know what they are saying. #eventerproblems #eventer #dressage #dressagehorse #horseriderproblems

A post shared by Sweetsoutherenbus (@sweetsouthernbus) on Mar 15, 2017 at 9:40am PDT

Just another day in the life of Inny. #inny #innceptionvt #thoroughbred #thoroughbredcross #warmblood #eventer #winterproblems #eventerproblems #derp

A post shared by Charlotte Crump (@chxinny) on Mar 15, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT

Cody looking very impressed with himself after a magnificent cross country school. He then deciding to leave when I took his bridle off and trotted up the main road and then ran laps around the neighbours property. He didn’t think cross country schooling was enough conditioning… Horses are fun ‍♀️ #equestrian #eventerproblems #eventing #ottb

A post shared by Nat T (@nattouri) on Mar 15, 2017 at 8:32pm PDT

Good morning. ❄️ Fender did not appreciate me taking this photo of his frozen lead rope because a.) feeding time and b.) he has a guilty consience and wasn’t so sure I wasn’t about to smack him with it. #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram #ihatewinter

A post shared by Elizabeth Clymer (@eclyrides) on Mar 16, 2017 at 4:56am PDT

Please Pegasus, just try to contain your enthusiasm… #sleepingdragon #ottb #20goingon5 #eventerproblems #ohPegasus #ifthereisabreezeiwillsleep #schooling #crossties #lifewithhorses #barnlife #stablelife #horsebonnet #greyhorse #caballospanama #caballo #equestrian #equestrianlife #equitacion

A post shared by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Mar 9, 2017 at 8:34pm PST

The shedding is now in full swing… #tiredpony #eventerproblems #haireverywhere

A post shared by Jaci Dryer (@jaci34) on Mar 10, 2017 at 1:40pm PST

Day 4 of turnout: my horse is now feral and hiding behind this post. #ottb #eventerproblems

A post shared by Elizabeth Clymer (@eclyrides) on Mar 10, 2017 at 2:23pm PST

How to teach your horse to passage: step 1, take them out for a trail ride on a cold and windy day. Surprise! They knew the passage all along! And they can do it very fast! #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #ohbalou

A post shared by Spike (@lucky_spike) on Mar 12, 2017 at 12:39pm PDT

(sound necessity) when you’re stabled next to a hot guy for a show and then he just….disappears. oh the agony! #fleetingshowromance #eventerproblems #latergram

A post shared by Kelley Smith (@kelleygram) on Mar 11, 2017 at 9:24pm PST

When cross country exhausted your horse so much she falls asleep in her hay… #nomnomzzzzzzz #eventerproblems #eventerpony #hoofprintsinthesand #sleepypony

A post shared by Stefanie Bates (@stefnsands) on Mar 12, 2017 at 3:06pm PDT

When you’re trying to capture the bond. #horsefail #eventerproblems #ottbsofinstagram #ottb #greybaby #poop

A post shared by Amie (@fonderofdublin) on Mar 9, 2017 at 5:31pm PST

Hi- my name is Adora and I’m here to keep you humble. #nottheplan #eventerproblems

A post shared by Sam Erwin (@samerwin88) on Mar 11, 2017 at 1:38pm PST

Who’s more afraid of who? #Inny #innceptionvt #thoroughbred #thoroughbredcross #warmblood #eventer #eventerproblems #justanotherday #cows #whosafraidofwho A post shared by Charlotte Crump (@chxinny) on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:11pm PST

This handsome man got thrown into the deep end of the “used to own a mare” pool….sparkles here we come!! #mylife #chestnut #classy #cold #cuties #quincey #throughbred #events #eventer #eventing #eventers #eventerproblems #sparkle #sparkles #spring #horseshows #dressage #dressageday

A post shared by My Little Valentine “Bailey” (@the_dynamic_duo_eventing) on Mar 6, 2017 at 7:36am PST

Roy is a very special boy (and apparently his halter stretched). #southernpines #cooleysporthorses #irishsporthorse #eventerlife #specialpony #eventerproblems A post shared by Alice VanBokkelen (@avb_eventing) on Mar 7, 2017 at 9:26am PST

When your mom decides you need to wear a helmet. #eventerproblems

A post shared by Tracy Thomas (@tracyt829) on Mar 8, 2017 at 6:27am PST

Beach hair don’t care #flyhighharvey #eventerproblems A post shared by Claire Tyner (@clairemtyner) on Mar 8, 2017 at 7:10pm PST

When your trying to get that summer body ready, but friends keep bringing sweets to the barn. #eventerproblems #OTTB

A post shared by Colleen Mills (@mills0898) on Mar 13, 2017 at 11:33am PDT

Showjumping with Tiny on the weekend. He’s not just a pretty face #forsale #showjumping #wishicouldkeepthemall #eventertryingtoshowjump #eventerproblems

A post shared by Hazel (@hazel_shannon) on Mar 15, 2017 at 2:10pm PDT

Reason of the day Packy considers eating me: mane training braids #sassypackypony #eventerproblems #ponyproblems #mareglare

A post shared by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Mar 21, 2017 at 4:17pm PDT

#spoiledhorse #eventerproblems #ottb #love #bestdamnhorse

A post shared by Chris + Ricky 🏇 (@jumpthebigsky) on Mar 21, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT

Wee thoroughbred’s melodramatic reaction to my request to please stand up. #eventerproblems

A post shared by Natasha Laurenson (@tashalovescake) on Mar 21, 2017 at 12:48pm PDT

“I have the lunge whip… now you go trot in circles…..” I don’t think that’s how it works baby horse….. #happenstancehenry #babyottb #ottb #eventer #eventerproblems #winterproject #retrainthehuman #ilovemyjob #bodynsoulequestrian

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Mar 21, 2017 at 11:44am PDT

When good-canter boot camp begins, you schmooze extra hard for treats ❤️ also remember to rub your face in dirt first. Girls love mud colored ponies the most! … #sultan #sultanpepper #whiteponclub #teamhotmess #heshouldbewhite #mudcolored #mustbespring #schmoozer #eventerproblems #ridethewhitehorsetheysaid #itllbefuntheysaid

A post shared by Taylor McLean (@taylormclean25) on Mar 20, 2017 at 8:59pm PDT

He only loves me for the peppermints ❤️🍬 #tango #thoroughbredsofinstagram #foodmotivated #eventer #eventerproblems #workingstudent #workingstudentlife #ottbsofinstagram

A post shared by MaKalea Kirkland (@mermaidmakay) on Mar 20, 2017 at 12:39pm PDT

Tucker just stares at me if I check my messages instead of paying attention to him. Still ignoring him? He bangs the door. Loudly! #horses #horsenation #horsesofinstagram #eventingnation #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #besthorseintheworld #rkfarm

A post shared by Lori Tankel (@loritankel) on Mar 19, 2017 at 9:23am PDT

Go Eventing.