‘Oh Crap’ Monday: Going for a Swim

The best laid plans of horse and rider oft go awry…

Monday already is the crappiest day of the week, so it only makes sense that we make things official. Here’s our latest “oh crap” moment.

Ah, spring. The season when the days get longer, the weather gets warmer and equestrians everywhere celebrate by taking to the trails to enjoy their horses again. It’s also the season when our horses remind us that they have a few tricks up their polos (not to be confused with the other three seasons… when our horses remind us that they have a few tricks up their polos).

This certainly was the case for Lisa Arrigo-Deutschbauer of Pennsylvania. She took her horse Brownie for the first trail ride of the season and when she took the horse to the lake for a drink, well… this was the result.

The view between Brownie’s ears as she contemplates the lake. Photo courtesy of Lisa Arrigo-Deutschbauer.

Brownie decided it was time for a cool down… for horse and rider! Photo courtesy of Lisa Arrigo-Deutschbauer.

We bet Lisa was thinking “Oh Crap!” At least she is a good sport, takes things in stride and was able to laugh about the situation… and let the rest of us laugh with her!

Lisa and Brownie, taking things in stride. Photo courtesy of Lisa Arrigo-Deutschbauer.

Go forth and tackle your Monday, Horse Nation.

Have an “Oh Crap” moment to share? Email your photo/video and a brief explanation of what is going down to [email protected]. Instagram users, tag your moments with #OhCrapMonday (your photos need to be set to public or we won’t see them!).