#EventerSolutions: Making Do With What We’ve Got

Where there are #EventerProblems there are #EventerSolutions, as horse folks tend to be a pretty crafty, resourceful and frugal (read: broke) bunch.

In this spin-off series we spotlight some of your most inventive problem-solving masterpieces and determined DIY efforts — even if you don’t ALWAYS achieve the desired result. Be sure to tag your photos with the hashtag #EventerSolutions on social for inclusion in future editions!

Goldfish goes to the vet school enough that I know how to roll. Snacks and iPad bribes are a must for the 4yo! #eventerproblems #equestrianproblems #equestrianmomproblems

A post shared by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Jul 5, 2017 at 12:06pm PDT

When the heat index is #102 and you can #fryanegg on your #superduty’s seats #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #ecp #equinecomfortproducts

A post shared by Renee Mathieu (@wheelre) on Jul 8, 2017 at 1:27pm PDT

It seemed to work #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #dressageishard #IamCanadian

A post shared by Kelly S (@stb_eventing) on Jul 31, 2017 at 9:30pm PDT

When an eventer gets prego cankles…. #icevibes #eventerproblems #bartendingdoesnthelp

A post shared by Jeanna Epping (@jemevent) on Jul 31, 2017 at 7:52pm PDT

Thank you Walmart for the cheap poultice paper!! #eventerhacks #groomhacks #schoolsupplies #groomtips #eventerproblems

A post shared by Genevieve Faith (@faitheventing) on Jul 22, 2017 at 12:43pm PDT

It’s hot. It’s beer-thirty. No barn fridge, but Cairo’s water is cold … #eventerproblems

A post shared by chmortensen (@chmortensen) on Jul 8, 2017 at 6:51pm PDT

Welcome to the life of being ridden with a head torch Zachary, because I leave in the dark and get home in the dark ‍♀️ #Zac #thoroughbred #ottb #eventer #eventerproblems #workproblems #lifeproblems #horse #riding #winter #newzealand

A post shared by Jordan Stephenson (@jordan.stephenson) on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:51am PDT

When you ride xc at 3:30 and have to be at a bar tending gig at 4:00. #eventerproblems @saigekiana

A post shared by @jennon1980 on Jul 15, 2017 at 2:15pm PDT

When Daddy doesn’t like cleaning tack inside you use the bath #kiwiingenuity #eventerproblems

A post shared by Kate (@mackate3kids) on Jul 15, 2017 at 3:44pm PDT

Ah ya know just shaving my legs at the farm! When you want to be fancy but ain’t got no money! #Hillbillyhygiene #eventerproblems #littlebantum #legwhiskers

A post shared by Rochelle Wrisky (@wriskyhorse) on Jul 17, 2017 at 8:42pm PDT

#tbstallion #balls #ballswiffer #swiffer #eventersolutions #eventerproblems #blackstallion

A post shared by Helen Brew (@helen_brew) on Jul 21, 2017 at 8:30pm PDT

when your horse breaks his halter but you’re going to an event the next day #ducttapefixeseverything #eventerproblems #ottb

A post shared by Diane (@dmzrimsek) on Jul 22, 2017 at 5:07pm PDT

When you’d rather spend $4 on duct tape than $100 on new boots for #eventercharlie #eventerproblems

A post shared by Alexei Pilotski (@alexeipilotski) on Jul 25, 2017 at 3:35pm PDT

Clara has learnt the trick #fastfeeding #notslowfeeding #lovethosehorses #holsteiner #eventer #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A post shared by Stine Degn (@drdegn) on Jul 28, 2017 at 10:29am PDT

#jammydodger #runsondunkin. Not too shocking when the horse named after a cookie has a sweet tooth! The leftover donut holes turned into a great Friday after ride snack! #mmmcoooookies #theflyingcookie #montclairstablescrew #threecupsjammydodger #eventersolutions #bigbadeventhorseinthemaking #triplecrownfeed #customsaddlery #loveshimsomesweets #gotanymoremom

A post shared by Hattie Clark (@hmsclark2) on Jul 28, 2017 at 4:07pm PDT

PSA @nunnfiner reins make for a great leash in a pinch. And yes, I still held them like reins. #eventersolutions #DogsofEN #englishshepherd

A post shared by Abby (@ashequine) on Jul 23, 2017 at 12:37pm PDT

Most equestrians have experienced the annoyance of flies getting into your Dunkin frozen coffee. And we’ve figured out how to stop it! #equestrianlife #dunkindonutsfrozencoffee #eventersolutions #wisdowfromexperience

A post shared by Danielle Borrelli (@dborrelli29) on Jul 22, 2017 at 5:25am PDT

How to Stop Cross-Tie Cribbing, presented by duct tape #eventersolutions #equestriansolutions #ottb #nomorecribbing #ducttapefixeseverything

A post shared by Kjirsten Lee (@equestrianesquire) on Jul 19, 2017 at 7:24am PDT

It’s a million degrees out but there’s no reason you can’t work on a light seat without wearing out your horse! #ACisawesome #betheball #stayonyourfeet #allinthehips #buttburn #eventersolutions #pacificfarms

A post shared by Clare (@claremansmann) on Jul 14, 2017 at 9:38am PDT

Sometimes, you have to use random items to keep your tail dye from making your horse look like she had black diarrhea explode all over her. And sometimes, the results are awesome. #eventersolutions #yesthatisthedyedirectionsandducttape #nomorehighlights #readytorock #bacontheottb #ottb #thoroughbred #eventing #roadtorebecca

A post shared by Alyssa Kelley (@holybull79) on Jul 12, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT

Look!! We have a new wash stall! Tie your horse, scraper rack, all in the shade! #eventersolutions #washstall #eventingbarn #hummingbirdstables #amynelsoneventer #areaiveventing #eventer

A post shared by Amy Nelson Eventer Official (@amynelsoneventer) on Jul 8, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

So what do you do with a baby #thoroughbred in South Carolina in July? Play in the kiddie pool of course! #eventersolutions #headofthelakeherewecome

A post shared by Helen Kaiser (@hemorris24) on Jul 2, 2017 at 7:24am PDT

#tbt who needs a lawn chair to get w tan when you have an apex! Ah good times @mmitchell217 #eventerproblems #eventersolutions

A post shared by ℓιzz (@live_love_ride92) on Jun 29, 2017 at 6:21pm PDT

Stupid human tricks of the day. What camp counselor do when we’re eventers and have a “break” #bodynsoulequestrian #practicalcrossfit #crosscountryshape #eventersolutions #summerridingintensive

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Jun 29, 2017 at 11:47am PDT

Left, left, LEFT, OTHER LEFT! I cross stitched this ear bonnet to help my students who have a hard time turning the right direction. Behold the dunce cap! #eventersolutions #horsenation #earnet #earbonnet #milliondollaridea #equestriansolutions #equestriandiy #hcequestrian #duncecap #horsenation #micklembridle #horsetrainer #trainersolutions

A post shared by Ali Kermeen (@happycanterer) on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:30pm PDT

Don’t have time to go home and shower before heading into town? Don’t worry, we have mane ‘n tail. #farmlife #eventersolutions #highclass #atleastwehavehotwater #bodynsoulequestrian @liese.foust

A post shared by Body N Soul (@bodynsoul_equine) on Jul 11, 2017 at 12:30pm PDT

Go Eventing.