#EventerSolutions: One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Jump

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!

The creativity of eventers knows no bounds! Here’s your latest batch of DIY barn hacks, starting with this skinny YOU TOO could have in your field — just hit up your local Craigslist for some $10-a-pop plastic barrels and go!

Jumping bigger junk and drilling those skinnies #eventersolutions #reducereuserecycleequestrianedition

A post shared by Hannah Schofield (@hannah2ana) on Jul 30, 2018 at 1:38pm PDT

We didn’t get to go XC schooling today like I’d planned on, but at least Junior got to jump some fences, including this #redneckliverpool 🐴 #littlebayhorse #quarterhorse #eventersolutions

A post shared by Elaina Anglin (@lilbayhorse) on Jul 19, 2018 at 4:30pm PDT

When you get to the barn and realize you forgot your hair tie….You improvise….with bailing twine….whatever works. #bailingtwinefixeseverything #horsenation #eventinglife #eventerproblems #eventingnation #hairisapain

A post shared by Heather Ward (@mazerider96) on Mar 7, 2018 at 10:29am PST

Don't have a leash? Just use a running martingale attachment 😂 works just the same but 8× as expensive

A post shared by Meri Jane (@mjseventing) on Mar 6, 2018 at 10:36am PST

Tweaked my knee. Found out the best ice packs for my knee are the inserts from Rooster’s. LeMieux Pro Ice Boots. #eventerproblems #eventerhacks #lovelemieux #goeventing #eventersofinstagram

A post shared by Ann Schliemann (@annschliemann) on Jul 29, 2018 at 8:02am PDT

When Pembroke parties too hard during night turnout and his neighbor rips the fleece off the bottom of his fly mask. Going to patch this up since it’ll most likely happen again. Luckily there’s pretty much nothing superglue can’t fix. #eventerproblems #horseproblems #superglue #youcanneverhaveenoughclamps

A post shared by LNK (@hippyborealis) on Jul 29, 2018 at 3:28pm PDT

When you gotta move heavy furniture by yourself, but you’re determined cuz you’re a strong independent lady…. muck cart and saddle pad to the rescue #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #moving

A post shared by Katie Meowsma (@meowsma) on Aug 2, 2018 at 4:19pm PDT

Some people darn socks others mend broken bellboots…. . . . . . #eventerproblems #ottb #follyfootfarm #princewilliam #Williekatchem #hesnothighmaintenanceatall

A post shared by Sarah Clark (@sarah_and_willie) on Aug 4, 2018 at 6:06pm PDT

When your horse needs to take it easy and you need some more cardio in your life 🏃🏽‍♀️ #ottb #eventerproblems #nothingtoseeherefolks #justtakingmyhorseforawalk #onlymissingthecat #voteJimDeMay #trailrunning #solomonspeedcross3

A post shared by Kc Scott (@kcscott892) on Aug 5, 2018 at 2:51pm PDT

When you don't have easy boots you improvise. #nothingducktapecantfix #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #eventersofinstagram #horsesofinstagram #equestrian #horseshowbf

A post shared by thehorseshowboyfriend (@thehorseshowboyfriend) on Jul 21, 2018 at 8:53am PDT

Not pretty. But definitely an #eventersolutions to an #eventerproblems ! Never give up, never surrender, never get rid of your comfy boots! #horsesofinstagram

A post shared by Emily (@may_as_well_event) on May 29, 2018 at 6:01am PDT

When there’s not a cloud in the sky and 20% chance of rain so you head out to Southern States…only to realize that that big grain order can’t go in the bed of the truck. #eventerproblems #eventersolutions #feedbagtetris #howmanybagscanacrewcabhold

A post shared by leah allen (@ewsequestrian) on Aug 7, 2018 at 12:26pm PDT

Don't have a pull thru? Make one out of a twig and baling wire! #eventersolutions #eureka

A post shared by Paige (@pmontyeventing) on Jul 26, 2018 at 2:19pm PDT

Go Eventing.