diff --git a/Essentials/src/config.yml b/Essentials/src/config.yml
index 48db8c83b..49acb1958 100644
--- a/Essentials/src/config.yml
+++ b/Essentials/src/config.yml
@@ -580,6 +580,7 @@ protect:
       wither: false
       bat: false
       witch: false
+      horse: false
 
   # Maximum height the creeper should explode. -1 allows them to explode everywhere.
   # Set prevent.creeper-explosion to true, if you want to disable creeper explosions.