Why Do Horses Kick?

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Kicking is part of socially acceptable play among horses in the wild, so stall kicking may begin as a natural behavior, then become an exaggerated and obsessive habit.  Like many stable vices, stall kicking can be socially contagious.  Neighboring horses may mimic the behavior of the kicker or begin to kick as an interactive game.  Some horses seem to interpret the sound of kicking as a threat, and kick in defense.

If your horse begins kicking in its stall, it is important that you attempt to understand and address the motivations for kicking, prior to trying to stop the behavior. A great deal of information on stall kicking is available on the internet, but here is a list of things to consider before you try to "correct" your horse's behavior.

  💥 THE PROBLEM  Is your horse…

• Kicking nonstop in the stall? 
• Damaging boards, doors, or walls? 
• Stressing themselves (and everyone in the barn)? 
• Costing you money in repairs? 

You’re not alone—and ignoring it only makes it worse.

Stop Kick USA is built to interrupt stall kicking behavior—fast.

✔ Mounts directly to stall bars 

✔ Works immediately to discourage kicking 

✔ Safe, effective, and horse-conscious 

✔ Built for real barn conditions 

1. Install in minutes using zip ties directly onto stall bars 
2. Horse attempts to kick 
3. Device interrupts the behavior instantly 
4. Horse learns quickly → kicking stops 

Simple. Effective. Done. 

• Frustration 
• Energy buildup 
• Habit 

Stop Kick USA interrupts the moment of behavior—which is the only time correction actually sticks.