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What to do when you get kicked by a horse. In order to do that get down on one knee in front of your horse. Apply heat or cold. Turning your back to them or not repositioning them so that theyre facing you greatly increases the likelihood of being kicked.

Getting knocked over can lead to sprains bruises and broken bones and teeth. Horses can get startled by almost anything. A horse thats about to kick often pins back her ears to show shes upset.

Ice ice ice for starters to numb it and reduce swelling. Let the horse touch you first. Drop the towel back in the warm water.

Your horse should be backing up in front of you easily and react on low pressure you should never have to wrestle with him. A horse who kicks from pain doesnt typically posture or threaten first. A WOMAN has recounted how she was blinded with pain when she was kicked in the leg by a spooked horse with the kick leaving her with sickeningly painful injuries.

If your horse seems to be a habitual kicker there are a few things you can do. Once youve relieved his pain the kicking will usually stop immediately. He simply kicks when he feels discomfort.

If youre riding in a group ride at the back of the pack and make sure others know of its habit. You should always walk around the front of horses where they can see you - especially if you dont know the horse very well. If your horse is kicking while being groomed for instance the solution may.