#EventerProblems, Vol. 44: OTTB Edition

Nobody loves off-track thoroughbreds more than eventers. From the athleticism and heart to a gallop like no other, they’re the total package and the breed of choice for many of us in the sport.

But that doesn’t mean we aren’t allowed to give them a little affectionate ribbing every now and again! From over-achieving over fences to exhibiting surplus enthusiasm in the dressage ring, when #OTTB meets #EventerProblems, the results can be pretty entertaining. And, of course, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here are a few that we recently spotted:

We can dressage!!! And by that I mean that we got an 8 on this medium and a 2 on everything else. #eventing #dressage #eventerproblems #ottb #thoroughbred #equestrian #equestrianlife #equestrianstyle @equi_page #yourdailyhorses

A photo posted by Diane Portwood (@diane.portwood) on Nov 27, 2015 at 5:48am PST

Do you think she cleared it? #Ottb #eventerproblems #chestnutmare #theresamonsterinthatoxer

A photo posted by Reagan Wiles (@rmw_eventing) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:48am PST

When your horse takes a jump bigger then you anticipated so the next jump ends up noooot quite working out. #eventerproblems #jumpinggrids #wemadeitoutalive #somethingtotalkabout #noididntfall #ottb #enthusiasticjumper

A photo posted by Kaitlyn Julio (@kaitlyndzn) on Nov 27, 2015 at 8:19pm PST

When volley says I hate trot Cavaletti’s!! They suck! #ottb #ottbproblems #eventer #eventerproblems #realeventerproblems #ohvolley

A photo posted by Bekah Bond (@princessmoonchild) on Nov 2, 2015 at 12:30pm PST

Baby horse likes to over jump. #eventerproblems #ottb #YEH pic.twitter.com/PO21JOFL9h

— Emmaayre (@RHEventing) November 12, 2015

Sometimes I forget I own an ottb then we do xc and he reminds me #babyneedsbrakes #eventerproblems

— Lauren Rosendahl (@BabyEventer) November 24, 2015

Water jump-NP, 3′ oxer @ fair in the dark – NP, Inflatable sidekick- RUN #eventerproblems #ottb #equestrianproblems pic.twitter.com/P7PJzs5YVl

— Jenna (@JennaNikki126) November 6, 2015

God love ’em. For all our OTTB enthusiasts out there who are on Instagram, I highly recommend checking out the #OTTB hashtag. If you thought you loved the breed before, you’ll love them even harder after clicking through this gallery of OTTBs being just plain awesome.

Of course, #EventerProblems are equal opportunity. Here’s the latest batch of your reader-submitted struggles.

Event prospect’s 1st lesson and your dressage instructor’s 1st impression: “Looks like a case of awkward boy can’t dance.” #eventerproblems

— Chesna Klimek (@ChesnaKlimek) November 29, 2015

Sup brah? Doesn’t want to come in to ride but will gladly be a ham for the camera. #eventerproblems #blackfriday #eventing #eventingnation

A photo posted by Cora K. Samuels (@corcorcouture) on Nov 27, 2015 at 9:31am PST

Sitting on a 16.3 hand horse at the walk, how does mud splash that high?! #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Genevieve Abbiss (@p53angel) on Nov 30, 2015 at 4:32pm PST

I think it might’ve been time for new laces….. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Nov 27, 2015 at 1:08pm PST

It’s a sad day here today! #wintertime #eventerproblems #wisconsinite

A photo posted by Taylor Rieck (@trieckx) on Nov 27, 2015 at 1:19pm PST

Just did his mane like two weeks ago. #doublemane #equestrian #equestrianproblems #horsesofinstagram #horse #OTTB #ottbsofinstagram #thoroughbred #newvocations #buffalorunfarm #eventer #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Victoria Magliaro (@vmagliaro) on Nov 27, 2015 at 2:11pm PST

Not only did this end up busted and off Dorado’s leg during turnout today, it ended up in the next paddock over and there’s not a scratch on him. Seriously D? #ottb #eventerproblems #hestootalented

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Nov 27, 2015 at 2:28pm PST

Only part of my bit collection… #ohwaittheresmore #thingstodoinbadweather #organize #horsepeopleproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by EL Eventing (@el.eventing) on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:13pm PST

Here’s the definitive answer to the question of whether horses snore… #ottb #eventerproblems #sleepypony

A video posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Nov 30, 2015 at 3:47pm PST

When you look down at your leg and have zero idea when (or how) you got that bruise… #farmlife #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Area 8 Eventer (@saragrace1290) on Nov 28, 2015 at 3:51pm PST

Getting Intouch with my transcendentalist side #EventerProblems #pinetop #honorsenglish3 #mrsstewart #usea

A photo posted by Grace Clayton (@gmclayton) on Nov 28, 2015 at 5:13pm PST

At The Apple Store in Washington Square for computer repairs fully decked out in work clothes… Including my work gloves LOL #coveredinmud #stillmostexpensiveoutfithere #eventerproblems

A photo posted by A. Fix (@ajackfix) on Nov 29, 2015 at 2:30pm PST

Why bother to look for an extra blanket when you wake up cold, when you have 3 clean horse fleece coolers in your bedroom at any random given time #wait #whyamibroke #eventerproblems #eventingproblems #horsemom #nevercold #spoiled #allneweverything #fortheponies that is… #horseware #Mio #Rambo #newmarket #whatstheirsismine #right ?!? #allforthehorses #workhard #shophard

A photo posted by Katie (@katieeebx) on Nov 30, 2015 at 12:26am PST

What horses do in Florida in the winter #eventing #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram #chestnutmare #splishsplash

A video posted by Marjory Berkache (@lechevalfrancais) on Nov 30, 2015 at 8:44am PST

no matter how hard we miss, Linc always gets me to the other side #horsenation #eventerproblems #misseditmonday #2012

A photo posted by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Nov 30, 2015 at 6:12pm PST

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, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43.

Got #EventerProblems? Tag them on social for inclusion in a future edition!

Go Eventing!