#EventerProblems, Vol. 74: Shoe Struggles

Summertime is barefoot season, right? No shirt, no shoes, no problem … unless you’re an eventer whose horse has decided to “kick off its shoes” by whatever means possible. Or, failing self-removal, forcing you by abscess or other assorted diabolical tactic to pull them yourself.

Maybe he could get a job as a farrier’s assistant, Kelly! If it makes you feel any better, at least you’re not alone.

problem child throwing his shoe #eventerproblems #thoroughbredproblems

A photo posted by katie lavallee (@katie_lavallee) on

Came to ride and found this gem. #whodoesthat #howisthatevenpossible #whoareyou #eventerproblems #horseshoes

A photo posted by Sam Erwin (@samantha.erwin) on

Mister's favorite spring accessory #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram#gobigblue

A photo posted by Shannon Hall Million (@shanni32) on

And then, because you’ve given all your money to the farrier and have none left for yourself…

They're not farm boots until… #ducttaperescue #eventerproblems #mountainhorse

A photo posted by @eventer79 on

Yep.

And now, for the rest of your problems:

Dedication. #workingstudentproblems #eventerproblems #wehaterain

A video posted by Lisa Bauman (@skibumangel) on

Sorry, dude… only 21 more weeks of dressage bootcamp. #19weekspregnant #nojumping #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Lydia Chiasson (@southern_fried_eventer) on

There weren't a lot of jumps to school, so we improvised with a picnic table #eventerproblems

A video posted by @mvsequestrian on

#eventerproblems #nowordsneeded

A photo posted by Lisa Bauman (@skibumangel) on

Picking my son up from school like #eventerproblems #itspoultice #barntocarpool #smartpak #pipers #equestrianmom

A photo posted by Becca Speer (@beccarides) on

The aftermath of a rainy weekend #eventerproblems #jumpallthethings #washwithgardenhose

A photo posted by Jennifer (@jenistkachuk) on

#thestruggleisreal #eventerproblems #tanbutnottan #awkwardtanlines

A photo posted by Allison McCracken (@allisonmfmccracken) on

Turn him out as a gray, bring him in as a bay #grayhorseproblems #eventerproblems

A photo posted by @mmajchszak on

Why must the sales pony be so cute!?! #eventerproblems He's ready for his mini HT today at the CHP… wish us luck!

A photo posted by Eventing and Dressage (@izzy_the_eventer) on

Tag your stuggles with the hashtag #EventerProblems on social media for inclusion in an upcoming edition!

Go Eventing.