#EventerProblems, Vol. 68

Spring event season is now in full swing, and so are your spring #EventerProblems. Here’s the latest batch of reader-submitted struggles.

Tack cleaning pizza party! By party, I mean I’m eating pizza by myself cleaning tack… #equestrian #equestrianlife #pizza #eventerprobs #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Ashley Mersades Hannan (@ashleymhannan) on Apr 14, 2016 at 4:50pm PDT

When your event horse has all the protective boots and wraps, and you have…. This. Just this. #eventerproblems #imanathletetoo A photo posted by Bastiana Rodebaugh (@basje_oliver) on Apr 10, 2016 at 3:14pm PDT

Trots and canters ditches no problem, Can. Not. Horse. when asked to walk over one. #ditchfail #99problemsandaditchisone #eventerproblems #eventingnation #horsenation

A photo posted by @the_jumper_diva on Apr 11, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT

Manure spreader and a rainbow. Now that’s definitely the definition of horse life. #horsenation #horse #eventerproblems #manure #rainbow #longneckertraining #horselife #irony A photo posted by Christine Longnecker (@christines_equine_services) on Apr 11, 2016 at 5:13pm PDT

When you can feeld the wind in your toes during your jump school. #eventerproblems #thishobohasjumpskills #georgemorrisdontlook

A photo posted by Elena Sloop-Wildes (@wildsloop) on Apr 12, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT

#eventerproblems A photo posted by Allison Vidro (@allisonvidro) on Apr 13, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT

When you get a heal grab a couple days before a CCI… #eventerproblems #ocala #hanoverian #midwayfarms

A photo posted by Redbud Farm Equestrian (@redbudequestrian) on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:27pm PDT

Not The most fashionable watch, but definetly The most fun #equestrianfashion #eventersofinstagram #eventerproblems #eventing #galopp #saturdayfun #horse #hest A photo posted by Simone Bøgelund (@simone_boegelund) on Apr 16, 2016 at 12:56am PDT

What? No. That’s definitely not a tail strap hook in the washing machine. I would never sneak a horse blanket into the washer! #oops #atleastIcleanedthemfirst #cheaperthanalaundrymat #eventerproblems #momhasntrealizeditsablanketyet

A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Apr 16, 2016 at 5:17am PDT

When you refuse to let go of your favorite full seat breeches there is potential for wardrobe malfunctions. #livingontheedge #eventerproblems #toohumidforfullseats A photo posted by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Apr 16, 2016 at 7:01am PDT

I told someone I sent in the entry for our first show of the season… now she’s lame. But look how innocent she looks. #prettygreymare #horseshow #eventerproblems #horse #horsenation #lame #longneckertraining

A photo posted by Christine Longnecker (@christines_equine_services) on Apr 15, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT

When your barn staff wonders why the geldings drink so much water at night. Nope, just my horse pawing. At least he likes water…? #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems A photo posted by Sally Spickard (@sallyspickard) on Apr 14, 2016 at 7:53pm PDT

walk into the ring to find your trainer resetting the jump course for your horse: “i’ve given up on hunter lines with him. let’s just do rollbacks.” #eventerproblems #ottb

A photo posted by Carly Starkey (@poorwomanshowing) on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

 

It’s the little victories. A frothy enough mouth that he got some on his cheek. #learningtodressage #eventerproblems #ottb

 

A photo posted by Carrie Tj (@mr_hyde_horse) on Apr 16, 2016 at 2:05pm PDT

And that’s why they call them #muckboots #nomoremud #enoughwinteralready #eventerproblems

A photo posted by t-Rex Eventer (@trexeventer) on Apr 16, 2016 at 4:17pm PDT

 

Catching your dear friend during an open-mouthed post ride snooze…. PRICELESS. #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram

 

A photo posted by @giraffadactyl on Apr 16, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

95 percent perfect. 5 percent epic fail. Halfway through a beautiful derby round we misread the skinny log in the water and Fleur ended up straddling the jump. Reversing off the log was not elegant. But after Fleur and I both resting our legs in ice and enjoying some tequila (well, tequila for me) everything will seem better tomorrow. #eventerproblem #eventer #pain #horse #horses #aiken #eventerproblems A photo posted by Julie Clark (@clarkeventing) on Apr 13, 2016 at 3:23pm PDT

 

Dorado thinks we need to reevaluate his 5:15 wake-up time… #ottb #diva #dorado #needshisbeautysleep #eventerproblems #lazy #spradlinglife2016 @adsprad

 

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Apr 14, 2016 at 7:47am PDT

“But mom I worked hard yesterday. I don’t want a jumping lesson with Jocelyn!!!” #theswampmonsterisdead #eventingishard #eventerproblems A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Apr 14, 2016 at 1:44pm PDT

 

When your gelding is the doormat of a herd mainly consisting of strong, independent mares. *he’ll be in a different pasture with nicer buddies soon* #eventerproblems #thereismoreontheotherside #horses

 

A photo posted by Claire Elizabeth (@edgy_eventer) on Apr 14, 2016 at 5:28pm PDT

 

Walk walk walk #strainedfetlock #eventerproblems #eventersonly #danishwarmblood #lovemyhorse #eventhorse #walkwalkwalk

 

A photo posted by Stine Degn (@drdegn) on Apr 15, 2016 at 12:54pm PDT

Waking up at night wondering if you remembered to unclip your airvest after xc at the horse trial you finished 2 days ago. #eventerproblems — Becca Speer (@beccarides) April 11, 2016

Adjustments to dressage saddle: $500 New jump saddle: $2000 Horse getting right lead without bucking: Priceless#eventerproblems

— Bethany Richardson (@justmebethany) April 11, 2016

Eventers defining the relationship: “Can I put you down as my emergency contact?” #eventerproblems @eventingnation — ShawnaWhite (@ShawnaLeeWhite) April 12, 2016

Somethings hanging like it shouldn’t be there #eventerproblems #lostabettothetrainer pic.twitter.com/HOx6Ko27gQ

— Sophie Mairin (@eventingisluv) April 12, 2016

Plus getting his $75 shoes in an hour-honestly RIP bank account today #horsesaregreat #butimbroke #EventerProblems pic.twitter.com/PksfdOC0sP — Sara Vogelpohl (@saravogelpohl) April 14, 2016

The princess loses her shoe at midnight, not her horse during the mid afternoon #eventerproblems #lifesafairytale pic.twitter.com/5mXehyAUna

— Jenna (@JennaNikki126) April 15, 2016

British #eventing takes drastic measures in face of inclement weather… #eventerproblems pic.twitter.com/X9sL7PqrcF

— Nicki Strong (@HSEquestrian) April 16, 2016

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, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49,50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67.

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