#EventerProblems Vol. 110: Conspiracy Theory

Do you ever get the feeling that your horse is actually an evil genius plotting against you? A few examples:

Lost or destroyed footwear …

You always find the horseshoe in the last place you look. ‍♀️ #eventerproblems #thechipandwynnishow #iknowhowhediditnow

A post shared by Courtney Due (@idteventing) on Mar 12, 2017 at 4:43pm PDT

My horse obviously has weapons hidden in his room. Only logical explanation for what he did to this bell boot. #wtflouis #whathappenedhere #horseproblems #eventerproblems #thisiswhyicanthavenicethings #equinedestroyer #Lewahdizaniwho #oneryhorse #bellboots

A post shared by Jamie (@himay626) on Mar 12, 2017 at 9:37am PDT

When your horse has different plans for your hack. #mydarkside #waytogo #eventerproblems #thefarrierwasjustout #hesspecial

A post shared by Nina Garth (@nina_garth) on Mar 9, 2017 at 6:52pm PST

Well shit…. #horses #horsesofinstagram #ottb #eventerproblems #mudseason #moving

A post shared by Crystal Boggs Heaton (@cboggs111) on Mar 12, 2017 at 2:03pm PDT

Ability to ignore humans completely when convenient …

When the event horse claims the muddy saturated corner and refuses to come to you. #eventerproblems #greyhorseproblems #elmspringacacia #butmomiwanttobeabay #bodynsoulequestrian #ilovemyjob? #idontwanttogetmybootsmuddy #mybootshaveholes #myhorsehatesme

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Mar 10, 2017 at 7:14pm PST

Just seems to be one of those days today!!! #mud #wintersback #fail #horseofinstagram #naughtyhorse #horse #equestrianfail #equestrian #eventerproblems #stoppingout

A post shared by Lora Hawkins (@the_next_mane_event) on Mar 5, 2017 at 10:42am PST

Poor work ethic, issues with authority or wrecking ball tendencies …

When you try to lunge the baby horse and fail #babyottb #ottb #eventerproblems #fail #ilovemyjob #happenstancehenry #babyhorseproblems #viewfrommyoffice #winterproject #whatdidigetmyselfinto #chewtoy #bodynsoulequestrian

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Mar 6, 2017 at 3:17pm PST

When a #jammydodger decides for some reason that today he can’t walk with back boots on and might be part frog… However it did give @lexi.m.coleman @bucksnj and I a good laugh before we took the boys for a gallop at the #GIHP #montclairstablescrew #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems #learningtobeabigbadeventhorse #threecupsjammydodger #newtietriedtohelphim

A post shared by Hattie Clark (@hmsclark2) on Mar 9, 2017 at 11:28am PST

Oh, don’t mind us. We’re just making up new moves in the middle of our dressage test… #goldee #goldeeandme #theeandme #chelokee #seekingthegold #thoroughbred #filly #dressage #buck #crowhop #youngeventhorse #eventing #threedayeventing #horsesofinstagram #eventersofinstagram #eventingnation #eventerproblems

A post shared by Erica Zaborac (@ezeventing) on Mar 8, 2017 at 7:27pm PST

Last night took an L, but tonight we bounce back #tb to when Whitfield forgot how to use his back legs #eventerproblems

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀♘Mimi Richards♘ (@mgr.eventing) on Dec 30, 2016 at 2:40pm PST

This was adorable until he got up and bucked me off 😂 #badpotato #ottb #eventerproblems #worthit

A post shared by Brenna Carlson (@brennac628) on Mar 19, 2017 at 2:59pm PDT

When your #eventer decides he wants to be a #reiner without giving you fair warning. #misseditmonday #ottbsofinstagram #eventerproblems

A post shared by Amie (@fonderofdublin) on Mar 19, 2017 at 2:45pm PDT

Although overenthusiasm can seem equally diabolical …

#freshponies #eventerproblems #eventingsunnyfl #futureeventhorse

A post shared by Katie Malensek (@kmalensek) on Mar 11, 2017 at 4:33am PST

Because why wouldn’t we over jump a little roll top into the water? ° ° ° ° #eventerproblems #rockinghorseht #crosscountry #fernhillsymphony #fernhillsporthorses #voltairedesign

A post shared by Rachel Sledzik (@rachsledzik) on Mar 9, 2017 at 5:21pm PST

Springing ahead like… #corofin #mylifeflashedbeforemyeyes #eventerproblems

A post shared by annmarie stockinger (@astockinger66) on Mar 11, 2017 at 6:15pm PST

Pretty sure we had two more strides before the jump lol #failfriday #eventerproblems

A post shared by Emma (@saddleupeventing) on Oct 7, 2016 at 10:43am PDT

Bizarre social behavior …

Freebird likes the younger ladies #unicorngotmoves #shehasntkilledhimyet #itmustbetruelove #eventerproblems

A post shared by Micaela (@bananaclapp) on Mar 17, 2017 at 8:44am PDT

When your friends are not nice #eventerproblems #geldingspayhard #ineedanewblanketnow #jumper #eventerinthemaking ##redandgreenshowwouldbeproud

A post shared by Ambur Cranston (@treebur) on Mar 17, 2017 at 6:40am PDT

Yep, definitely a conspiracy. Go Eventing.