#EventerProblems, Vol. 22

Now that we’re approximately one million #EventerProblems into this thing, we’ve seen some recurring themes emerging. Including but not limited to…

If you missed them: Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21.

Early mornings..

fml #eventing #eventerproblems #HorseNation

A photo posted by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Aug 13, 2015 at 2:34pm PDT

#horselife #horsegirlproblems #eventerproblems A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Aug 14, 2015 at 6:59pm PDT

The time I got in my car to go xc school. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Meagan (@mkequest) on Aug 15, 2015 at 1:08am PDT

Equipment errors…

When you wash too many polos at once and they get tied in knots #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/APeOi99FRe — Brittney Blevins (@brittneyb724) August 16, 2015

WEIRD dream about tacking up for xc and forgetting Superhorse’s breastplate….#eventerproblems

— KJ (@eventer007) August 14, 2015

There are very very few moments in which I consider that maybe having less tack would be more practical… #eventerproblems #tackcleaningday #lifewithhorses #ohwell A photo posted by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Aug 16, 2015 at 1:03pm PDT

When you need to do dressage and jump in the water one last time before the CIC one star. Compromise is cross country in a dressage saddle.#eventerproblems #mdcstirrups #brunodelgrangeNA #gofleur #richlandHT

A video posted by Julie Clark (@clarkeventing) on Aug 17, 2015 at 6:07am PDT

Puma!! I just washed that #eventerproblems #badcat A photo posted by Andrea Riley (@andrearilex) on Aug 14, 2015 at 4:22pm PDT

You realize you ARE that weird horse girl when you find your pulling comb in your gym bag #eventerproblems #why

A photo posted by Alyssa Swenson (@leexlou) on Aug 16, 2015 at 10:37am PDT

Wardrobe malfunctions…

When you loose your spur straps, there is always bailing twine! #eventer #eventerproblems #eventingnation #horsenation #horsebackriding #spurs #horsepersonproblems #wherethereisawillthereisaway #creative A photo posted by Katie (@eventer113) on Aug 16, 2015 at 11:37am PDT

When you ride at least four a day, gloves don’t survive! #eventerproblems #equestrian #eventing #hunters #polo #horselyf #neednewgloves

A photo posted by Charlotte Grace (@charliesweenss) on Aug 13, 2015 at 6:51pm PDT

Training troubles…

When your event horse decides he would rather be an overgrown fish. #thoroughbred #ottb #goingfishing #goofball #suchaweirdo #gonnaneedabiggerboat #eventerproblems A photo posted by Katie Wainscott (@gradygrayhorse) on Aug 16, 2015 at 7:11pm PDT

Baby Kong gets soooo mad when you take his friend. A serious case of #eventerproblems when you get hassled to work your horse #irishmare #AudaciousComet #babydonkey #donkey #DontTakeMyFriend #woodlawnfarmeventing

A video posted by Caitlin Romeo (@woodlawnfarmeventing) on Aug 17, 2015 at 8:33am PDT

This “oh s$&t” moment courtesy of a 17hh greenie and a slippery saddle. #EventerProblems pic.twitter.com/JucdJSkfmY — Crabby Horse Mom (@CrabbyHorseMom) August 16, 2015

He gets alittle excited… #perfectpeterson #hanoverian #thoroughbred #americanwarmblood #dressage #dressagehorse #eventing #eventer #eventinglife #eventerproblems #stadiumjumping #equine #horseworldproblems #horsesofinstagram #jumping #oxer #BayHorse #Mindyourmelon #oneKhelmets #professionalschoice #nobleoutfitters #underarmour

A video posted by @izzy_the_eventer on Aug 15, 2015 at 12:53pm PDT

When turning becomes optional #lastsummer #thoroughbred #OTTB #eventerproblems #fairhill #whatisturning #howdoilegs A photo posted by Victoria Magliaro (@vmagliaro) on Aug 15, 2015 at 5:05pm PDT

Horse show headaches…

Getting creative with icing a horses fetlocks when they have glue ons #EventerProblems pic.twitter.com/RD9qbsB1i2

— Ashton Hays (@heyyitsAshton) August 15, 2015

How I wash off poultice in the morning on the second day of an event… The struggle is real. #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/dcl1aqXngK — Olivia Binstead (@HorseDancerLiv) August 16, 2015

2 hours and half a bottle of Quiksilver later… #horsenation #dressage #Arabian #Connemara #transformationtuesday #imeansaturday #horsenation #equestrianproblems #grayhorseproblems #eventerproblems #drought #sorrycalifornia #horseshowprep #girlsgottadowhatagirlsgottado

A photo posted by Rachael K (@rachael_rides) on Aug 15, 2015 at 7:37pm PDT

Auntie Katelyn brought something super special for Tie to wear the night before the show. He was less than pleased. A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Aug 14, 2015 at 6:53pm PDT

Apparently standing in the rain for 14 hours and galloping cross country all in the same day is too much for Drambuie. #sleepypony #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @christyspratlin on Aug 15, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT

When there’s a class 4 rapid running through the ditch #eventerproblems #NAJYRC2015 A photo posted by cadence michel (@cutthroatcadence) on Aug 16, 2015 at 8:41am PDT

#eventerproblems # 913: When you return to work after a trial in Aiken and 77 degrees is freezing.

— Olivia Binstead (@HorseDancerLiv) August 17, 2015

Harm toward self, others and personal property…

For those of you playing along at home, the score currently stands at: Dorado–3 poopy food bowls, a dumped water bucket, and a pee and poop in the crossties Erica–Needs a drink #hestootalented #itstooearlyforthis #eventerproblems A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Aug 14, 2015 at 3:11am PDT

*Me if the horse is slightly off: “Call the vet, farrier, and a priest!” *Me If I can’t move my arm without burning pain: “No really I’m fine, I’ve got an extra sling in the medical box” #horsenation #horseworldproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @izzy_the_eventer on Aug 14, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT

Pro tip: don’t nervously bite your lip while jumping unless you want a DIY piercing. #eventerproblems #headclash #fatface A photo posted by @cobiemurphy on Aug 16, 2015 at 2:56pm PDT

Of corse the grey had to pull a shoe and step on three nails after the awsome dressage lesson with the yellow one. Beeing too happy is unhealthy! #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Lea Ditte Marsk Lauridsen (@lea_lauridsen) on Aug 15, 2015 at 4:03am PDT

When both of your competition horses come in with a cut on them.. #eventerproblems #ottbprobs pic.twitter.com/rrppIorKsI — Kelly Parsons (@KellyBear172) August 17, 2015

#Equine Oprah: YOU get some bute & YOU get some bute & YOU get some bute; EVERY-BODY GETS SOME BUTE! #eventerproblems #wheresmybute

— eventer79 (@eventer79) August 15, 2015

But some #EventerProblems are just in a category all of their own.

We got a lot of weird looks in the grocery store today thanks to my baby’s teething toy/rattle. #eventerproblems #hcequestrian #rubberpelham #notasextoy A photo posted by Ali Kermeen (@alikermeen) on Aug 16, 2015 at 5:25pm PDT

What’s YOUR problem? Tweet it, Instagram it or share it on Facebook with the hashtag #EventerProblems for inclusion in the next edition of this series.

Go Eventing!