Protect Your Horse with a SafeKick® Wall System
Stronger Walls. Safer Rides. Built by a Horseman.
When a horse kicks inside a trailer, it’s more than just a thud. It’s a potential injury, repair bill, and emotional stress for you and your horse. Traditional trailers use thin rubber mats backed with hard wood or aluminum, and when your horse kicks through the rubber, they hit sharp fasteners or solid metal.
That’s exactly the problem Double D Trailers founder Brad Heath set out to solve.
“After seeing photos of a horse that kicked through a standard trailer wall and was left bleeding from exposed bolts, I knew there had to be a better way. I didn’t want to just make it ‘good enough’. I wanted to stop the injury altogether.”
— Brad Heath, Founder, Double D Trailers
The result: SafeKick®, a flexible, durable wall panel that cushions impact and protects your horse’s legs no matter why (or how hard) they kick.
What Makes SafeKick® Different?
- Material Composition: 95% recycled plastic, 5% rubber compound
- Thickness: 3/16" impact-absorbing panel
- Installation: Mounted with recessed fasteners to prevent contact injuries
- Durability: Rated to withstand repeated high-impact kicks over time
- Location: Standard on all slant wall and stall divider kick zones
Where typical rubber mats are 1/4" or thinner, SafeKick® panels offer 3x the protection, and unlike wood-backed walls, they flex instead of resist, reducing force and risk.
“A horse can kick with over 1,000 pounds of force. Most trailer walls bounce that force right back into the leg. SafeKick® gives, absorbs, and protects.”
— Brad Heath
Why Horses Kick in Trailers
Horses don’t just kick to be difficult. It’s usually one of these three reasons:
1. Anxiety or Past Trauma
Horses that have been injured or had bad trailer experiences may panic inside and kick out of fear.
2. Learned Habit or Boredom
Just like stall kicking, some horses have learned that pawing or kicking gets a reaction.
3. Excitement or Energy
Not all kicking is negative. Some horses are just ready to move—and express it with their feet.
Regardless of the cause, the wall shouldn't be the reason they get hurt.
Who Benefits Most from SafeKick®?
- Green or untrained horses
- Rescues with behavioral baggage
- Competition horses that travel frequently
- Horses known to paw or bang the walls when anxious or excited
Even calm, experienced horses can start kicking if the ride is long, the road is rough, or something spooks them.
Built into Every Double D Trailer
SafeKick® is standard in most Double D Trailers, especially in:
- Stall wall kick zones
- Slant load horse compartments
- Any area where hooves meet the wall
It’s part of our complete safety system, which includes:
- Z-Frame® construction for superior impact strength
- Leak-proof SafeBump® roof system to protect from head injuries
- SafeTack® reverse load design for smoother, safer loading
Want to Learn More?
If your horse is a known kicker, or you simply want to prevent injuries before they happen, let’s talk.
We’ll walk you through how SafeKick® fits into your build, share real customer results, and answer any questions about horse trailer safety.
