{"id":13849,"date":"2022-09-09T15:22:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T19:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13849"},"modified":"2022-09-09T15:22:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T19:22:16","slug":"how-strong-is-a-horse-kick-can-it-kill-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/how-strong-is-a-horse-kick-can-it-kill-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How Strong is a Horse Kick? (& Can It Kill You?!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Have you ever wondered how strong is a horse kick? If you’ve been riding for a while chances are good that you’ve been near or on the receiving end of a kick, or know someone who has. The horse kicks as a defense against danger, when\u00a0they’re frightened<\/a>, annoyed, or in a foul mood. Sometimes a kick is unpredictable, and other times you can see it coming and take corrective action. Ultimately, you definitely want to avoid getting kicked as a horse is capable of doing a lot of damage to the human body.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’ve ever been kicked,\u00a0you know just how strong and quick a horse can be, and it may leave you wondering: “can a horse kick kill you?” Yes, a horse’s kick can kill if you’re unlucky enough to be struck in the right area of the body. However, you can avoid getting kicked and maintain control of your horse by taking the right actions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a look at why horses kick and how to stay safe at all times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n