Why Horses Stomp: Pain vs Flies vs Behavior (What Owners Need to Know)
Why do horses stomp? Repeated stomping—especially when flies aren’t around—can signal pain, frustration, or developing hoof problems before they become serious. Timing and pattern tell the real story. I’ve learned that context changes everything. A horse stomping rhythmically in the afternoon heat is acting very differently than one that stomps repeatedly at night in a …