#EventerProblems Vol. 89

As long as you keep posting ’em, we’ll keep publishing ’em! Here’s your latest batch of hardcore eventing struggles.

OTTB. 3 degrees. Rain. Dressage. This was expected #eventerproblems #albertaeventing #roncartierprotography pic Ron Cartier

A photo posted by Brittany DesCotes Eventing (@bdescotes) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:22pm PDT

When the pony makes an independent decision to take himself off of Jenny Craig… #marshmallowmonday #eventerproblems #badponyprobs #nothingstopsmarshmallows

A photo posted by Kelly Golda (@kellygolda) on Sep 12, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

Finding a comb that belongs to your horse and the tack trunk when searching in your purse … #lifewithhorses #eventerproblems #wesharestuff #thesegrayhairsarenotmine #gonemental

A photo posted by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Sep 12, 2016 at 1:32pm PDT

I’ve always been a believer in you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Today Heli has decided she’s going to be a brown horse #believeinyourself #whydoialwaysbuygreys #brownvsgrey #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram

A photo posted by Hannah Jorgensen (@hjorgo) on Sep 12, 2016 at 3:38pm PDT

When your horse has burrs but hates having her forelock combed. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Lizzie Harder (@eventerlizzie) on Sep 12, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

When the stadium twister game says front hoof down and back hoof down #eventerproblems #myhorsehans #SeventyBucks #ottbsofinstagram

A photo posted by Cassondra Walker (@cm.walker) on Sep 12, 2016 at 11:17pm PDT

Apparently, corners make Priscilla angry. #restingbitchface #corners #ottb #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Helen Brew (@helen_brew) on Sep 13, 2016 at 5:57am PDT

Me to the Walgreens employee, “I’m trying to treat a fungus….(terribly long awkward pause)…. on my horse!” #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Taylor Blanford (@tmblanford) on Sep 13, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

#SquadGoals To understand the horse we must become the horse. Currently sick and on a lot of cold medicine so don’t judge me. #equestrian #horse #eventerproblems

A photo posted by LaSarah (@lifeoflasarah) on Sep 13, 2016 at 2:37pm PDT

Any volunteers for tack cleaning? This humidity… #cleaningtack #bridles #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Anchor Equestrian (@anchorequestrian) on Sep 14, 2016 at 10:12am PDT

This sums up our jump school pretty well… (Ps I didn’t break it hitting him he kicked it when I corrected his attempt to run out and dropped it) #ottb #thoroughbred #eventer #eventing #tackmaulfunction #whoops #showjumping #naughtypony #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Tony B The OTTB (@tonyb_ottb) on Sep 14, 2016 at 3:05pm PDT

My horse has scratches and everything in my life smells like diaper rash. #horsesofinstagram #eventerproblems #morereasonstonotprocreate

A photo posted by Adriana Dail (@adrianadail) on Sep 14, 2016 at 4:24pm PDT

This nominal construction item nearly killed us last night. Big brave event pony… #eventerproblems #ottb #turnandburn

A photo posted by Samantha Bell (@samantha.bell089) on Sep 15, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

Tucker ate Susan! #eventerproblems #horsesofinstagram #besthorseintheworld #horsenation #tasteslikechicken #dontfeedkidstothehorse

A photo posted by Lori Tankel (@loritankel) on Sep 15, 2016 at 11:40am PDT

When you go to check on the horses before taking your son to the park and it hasn’t rained in forever and a horse steps in a puddle and it can only be one thing……#ijustshowered #myhusbandsaysismelllikepee #iknowhoney #showerround2 #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #eventerproblems #equestrianlife

A photo posted by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Sep 15, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT

When Slimer (or an abscess) takes over… #whoyagonnacall #slimertotherescue #eventerproblems @kjanicki215

A photo posted by Erica Spradling (@xbetterbesocialx) on Sep 15, 2016 at 3:37pm PDT

Being washed is not his favourite activity #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kate (@mackate3kids) on Sep 15, 2016 at 9:55pm PDT

“Is that my cooler on the ground? No…. I didn’t do it” #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #mysteriesoflife #eventerproblems #greyhorseproblems #elmspringacacia #bodynsoulequestrian #eventhorse #eventer

A photo posted by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Sep 16, 2016 at 11:19am PDT

horse show grocery shopping. minus the milk. that’s actual grocery shopping. #eventerproblems #eventerlife #proequinegrooms

A photo posted by Kate Drake (@katedrakevt) on Sep 16, 2016 at 4:42pm PDT

When you don’t want to dressage.. #justbecause #eventerproblems #eventersofinstagram #coloradohorsepark #vickibakereventing #ashleymuellereventing #dressage #3de

A photo posted by Jasmin Parson (@jwrangler88) on Sep 16, 2016 at 5:45pm PDT

Looking ridiculous this morning while making sure everything fits and is ready for Plantation #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Andrew (@andrewmfox) on Sep 12, 2016 at 10:53am PDT

Spending more time prepping horse meals than I do for myself. #ironhorse #eventerproblems #equestrianlife

A photo posted by A. Fix | Iron Horse Eventing (@ajackfix) on Sep 1, 2016 at 8:03pm PDT

When it’s really scary but you still gotta do it. #eventerproblems #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #eventer #equestrian #horses #showjumping #tryon #aec2016 #ogilvyequestrian #ariateq

A photo posted by Devon Olivier (@dnolivier) on Sep 2, 2016 at 3:06pm PDT

When your Novice jump is almost a keyhole and you’re probably going to eat cedar branches #eventerproblems #eventer #ottb #xc #coursewalk #silverwood #horsetrial

A photo posted by Kjirsten Lee (@equestrianesquire) on Sep 2, 2016 at 4:04pm PDT

Three guesses as to whom is the shopping for… #spoiledhorse #caballoconsentido #Pegasus #lifewithhorses #eventerproblems # barnlife

A photo posted by Maru Arosemena (@maru.arosemena) on Sep 2, 2016 at 8:08pm PDT

The Dutch doors were locked from the outside. The stall doors were locked from the inside. The fence is entirely in one piece. He’s like a ninja. A fat, little, pinto ninja. #eventerproblems #colicwatch #ponyproblems #barnlife

A photo posted by Kelly Walker (@good_apple_eventing) on Sep 2, 2016 at 8:27pm PDT

I’ve gotten really good at assuring doctors that I’ll rest properly after ER visits. Even though I know I’ll be turning out on crutches later that day. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Marina Royston (@merrrina) on Sep 4, 2016 at 1:53pm PDT

When you’re more excited about your #new #trailer #tires than the #bachelorinparadise #finale #oops #sorrynotsorry #eventerproblems #thatwhitewallthough #eventersofinstagram #equestriansofinstagram

A photo posted by Emily Anne (@ecarter1023) on Sep 6, 2016 at 6:43pm PDT

Totally just got into someone else’s black Ford… I quickly realized it was too clean and smelled too good to be ours. #sorry #eventerproblems #poplarplace

A photo posted by Redbud Farm Equestrian (@redbudequestrian) on Sep 8, 2016 at 5:56pm PDT

Being 5 is hard! #sosleepy #naptime #lightsout #gator has #eventerproblems #gatorade #notsofireyredhead #eventer #chestnutsforthewin #workhardplayhard

A video posted by Brittany Walker (@keysgirl221) on Sep 9, 2016 at 10:43am PDT

when your aim is just a liiiiiiittle bit off… #confusedhorsey #ismellitwhereisit #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kelley Smith (@kelleygram) on Sep 9, 2016 at 10:51pm PDT

Don’t forget to tag ’em on social, y’all! Go Eventing.