diff --git a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention.java b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention.java
index a6f60da..1e45845 100644
--- a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention.java
+++ b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/GriefPrevention.java
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ public class GriefPrevention extends JavaPlugin
 	public boolean config_claims_preventTheft;						//whether containers and crafting blocks are protectable
 	public boolean config_claims_protectCreatures;					//whether claimed animals may be injured by players without permission
 	public boolean config_claims_protectFires;                      //whether open flint+steel flames should be protected - optional because it's expensive
+	public boolean config_claims_protectHorses;						//whether horses on a claim should be protected by that claim's rules
 	public boolean config_claims_preventButtonsSwitches;			//whether buttons and switches are protectable
 	public boolean config_claims_lockWoodenDoors;					//whether wooden doors should be locked by default (require /accesstrust)
 	public boolean config_claims_lockTrapDoors;						//whether trap doors should be locked by default (require /accesstrust)
@@ -454,6 +455,7 @@ public class GriefPrevention extends JavaPlugin
         this.config_claims_preventTheft = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.PreventTheft", true);
         this.config_claims_protectCreatures = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.ProtectCreatures", true);
         this.config_claims_protectFires = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.ProtectFires", false);
+        this.config_claims_protectHorses = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.ProtectHorses", true);
         this.config_claims_preventButtonsSwitches = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.PreventButtonsSwitches", true);
         this.config_claims_lockWoodenDoors = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.LockWoodenDoors", false);
         this.config_claims_lockTrapDoors = config.getBoolean("GriefPrevention.Claims.LockTrapDoors", false);
@@ -701,6 +703,7 @@ public class GriefPrevention extends JavaPlugin
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.LockFenceGates", this.config_claims_lockFenceGates);
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.EnderPearlsRequireAccessTrust", this.config_claims_enderPearlsRequireAccessTrust);
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.ProtectFires", this.config_claims_protectFires);
+        outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.ProtectHorses", this.config_claims_protectHorses);
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.InitialBlocks", this.config_claims_initialBlocks);
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.BlocksAccruedPerHour", this.config_claims_blocksAccruedPerHour);
         outConfig.set("GriefPrevention.Claims.MaxAccruedBlocks", this.config_claims_maxAccruedBlocks);
diff --git a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/PlayerEventHandler.java b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/PlayerEventHandler.java
index 50f7c9a..2b1811f 100644
--- a/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/PlayerEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/me/ryanhamshire/GriefPrevention/PlayerEventHandler.java
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ import org.bukkit.entity.Boat;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Creature;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Entity;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Hanging;
+import org.bukkit.entity.Horse;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Player;
 import org.bukkit.entity.Vehicle;
 import org.bukkit.entity.minecart.PoweredMinecart;
@@ -811,8 +812,9 @@ class PlayerEventHandler implements Listener
 		
 		if(!GriefPrevention.instance.claimsEnabledForWorld(entity.getWorld())) return;
 		
-		PlayerData playerData = this.dataStore.getPlayerData(player.getUniqueId());
-		
+		//allow horse protection to be overridden to allow management from other plugins
+        if (!GriefPrevention.instance.config_claims_protectHorses && entity instanceof Horse) return;
+        
 		//don't allow interaction with item frames in claimed areas without build permission
 		if(entity instanceof Hanging)
 		{
@@ -825,6 +827,8 @@ class PlayerEventHandler implements Listener
 			}			
 		}
 		
+		PlayerData playerData = this.dataStore.getPlayerData(player.getUniqueId());
+        
 		//don't allow container access during pvp combat
 		if((entity instanceof StorageMinecart || entity instanceof PoweredMinecart))
 		{