#EventerSolutions: Getting by with What You’ve Got

Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as we horsefolks tend to be a pretty crafty, resourceful and frugal (read: broke) bunch. In this spinoff series we spotlight some of your most inventive problem-solving masterpieces. Be sure to tag your photos with the hashtag #EventerSolutions on social for inclusion in future editions!

When buying new everyday riding boots means sacrificing your next entry fee…. Good enough. #soghetto #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Kaitlyn Streeter (@kaitlyn.eventing) on Aug 19, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT

So far my day has consisted of fixing stalls and pulling shoes… Fix it Sam over here. #eventerproblems #bosslady

A photo posted by Samantha Bogan (@ssammalla) on Aug 29, 2016 at 8:06am PDT

@icehorse When you’ve been told to ice your elbow after workouts but still have things to do. So glad I have a set of Ice Horse boots to use on me as well as my horses to keep us working hard. #eventerproblems #icingfordays @ponytailacres

A photo posted by Dawn Buis (@dawnb125) on Aug 19, 2016 at 10:41am PDT

When your boyfriend hurts his wrist…and all you have is horse supplies. #eventerproblems

A photo posted by allysittybittybarn (@allysittybittybarn) on Aug 18, 2016 at 1:47pm PDT

The never ending bag of tricks needed to run a barn. Without power for 12 hours = auto waters don’t work = hanging buckets and hand filling from spare water tank. #ironhorse #waterbuckets #poweroutage #nothingworks #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #lifeofabarnowner

A photo posted by A. Fix | Iron Horse Eventing (@ajackfix) on Aug 15, 2016 at 5:58pm PDT

Ok Lou, are you ready for the #ikea potty challenge? Yes those are really IKEA potties raising my poles! #eventing #eventerproblems #loubou

A photo posted by Becca Speer (@beccarides) on Aug 25, 2016 at 10:55am PDT

When you accidentally leave your boot pulls at home and all your friends have zip ups… #eventerproblems

A photo posted by Shannon Daily (@skichamonix) on Sep 10, 2016 at 7:11am PDT

When your beet pulp bucket breaks and the next best thing is a salad bowl. My horses are spoiled. #beetpulpsalad #eventerproblems @shotgunner40j

A photo posted by Erica (@phantomcateventing) on Sep 9, 2016 at 7:06am PDT

Who says bits only have one purpose? My 4-wheeler does great in a snaffle. #4wheeler #bits #horses #eventerproblems #bobnexttoprider #feedingtime #johndeere

A photo posted by Sam Biellawski (@sam.silbyfarm) on Sep 8, 2016 at 4:43pm PDT

When you need to shower after a xc schooling and there isn’t a shower at your barn. #eventerproblems #eventing #eventersofinstagram #barnlife #horses

A photo posted by Wendy Angel (@ridingwithscissors) on Sep 6, 2016 at 5:20pm PDT

Dual fitness work–road walk in hand. #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #hot

A photo posted by Helen Donnell (@helendonnell) on Sep 10, 2016 at 8:53am PDT

#eventersolutions The band on my stirrup broke& I didn’t have an extra so I made one with grass.It works.Don’t judge pic.twitter.com/Y7RU8tty9u

— Bobbie Jones (@BobbieJones3day) September 9, 2016

#eventersolutions #richlandparkht #goawayrain pic.twitter.com/huN8b3XwW0

— Anne Czerwonka (@anneczer1) August 27, 2016

Back hurt while driving. Solution? Use @OgilvyEq as back support
10/10 would recommend #EventerSolutions pic.twitter.com/aYcVSnsIlC

— Ky Eventer Probs (@KyEventer) July 29, 2016

Shamelessly using my ThinLine on me. And it’s working. Aw yes. #EventerSolutions

— Ilana (@prayifitsapony) July 25, 2016

Torn half chaps? No problem. @eventingnation #eventerproblems #fishinglinewin #dateafisherman #eventersolutions pic.twitter.com/IFMEIUkL1l

— Leandi Krüger (@zagirl42) July 19, 2016

Since the 90’s are back fashionwise, can we bring back jodphers as pants? That would make dressing for work much easier. #eventersolutions

— Jennifer Bement (@rdheadstepchild) July 19, 2016

Over the past 2 days, I have felt almost every muscle in my body working. Upper body, legs, core/abs…w/o the gym. #eventersolutions

— KJ (@eventer007) July 16, 2016

Sadly, for some things there simply is not solution:

There is no amount of duct tape or bailing twine that is going to save this thing. #RIPflysheet #howeven #idontwanttoknow #eventerproblems #bugproblems #tooimpressedtoevenbemad #nosheetforyou #ottbvsflysheet #ottbwins

A photo posted by Emily D (@emdeventr) on Aug 29, 2016 at 8:12am PDT

Got a brilliant and/or ridiculous #EventerSolution? Tag it on social!

Go Eventing.