diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index 8f30af02..5b4ead93 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -126,3 +126,7 @@ horizon_pip_packages:
   - pycrypto
   - python-memcached
   - python-keystoneclient
+  # This lower cap is to address django openstack auth issues found here:
+  #  https://bugs.launchpad.net/openstack-ansible/+bug/1497679
+  #  If the Horizon requirements change to a later version, this may be removed.
+  - "django-openstack-auth>=2.0.1"