How Long Do Horses Live?
Thursday February 2, 2006
I recently received another gift horse--a 27 year old. That's old, right? Not if you ask her--she's still going strong and is healthy and sound. So how long do horses and ponies live? Here's some information on horse's life span and comparative age that may surprise you.
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I grew up on a Ranch in Kansas. I raise horses, I have found if you keep your horse wormed and do not overfeed to cause colic, I have many broodmares which are over 25 years old one is 33 years old. The vet recently did blood work and aside from being old they are in perfect health absolutely no worms, just healthy old mares that run out in the pasture with their friends! I have a special ground feed that they eat and it keeps their coats beautiful and shiny. One old mare was born on the ranch and she will die on the ranch. I keep horses forever and just because a horse gets past twenty I am living proof that they can live to be thirty!
that is preety old but i would love to have a horse that old
wow thanks thats some real good edvice but i no a pony that is 30 years old what about that now thats old right!
I visit a clydesdale horse and he’s 26-27 and he’s great a big softy, I just wish I owned him…………
i don’t like horses at all becasuse i can’t take good care of them at all lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol
my friends used to have a pony(about 9-10hh) who was 40 and still doing pony club(well mostly only a half day) but he died a few years back at about 43. and they have an 11-12hh pony who is about 35 and is still going strong
i know a horse that is going on 36 this year his birthday is in The spring/summer
how long can horses actually live up too ? i would really like to know
The oldest pony in the world, as recorded by Guinness Book, lived to be 56. Guinness Book claims “Old Billy”, a barge horse, lived to be 62. Ponies usually live longer than horses.
AS with all living things, genes, environment, and care make huge differences. Now a days, with the improvement in feeds, medical care and owner education, horses are living longer and better lives. I know that I had one quarter horse that I got when he was 6 and I owned him until he died at 32 just 2 years ago.
Thank you all so much…my horse will be turning 20 this March (I got him the day he was born- I was 12), & my husband has asked me “How long will Pride live?”- I tell him “FOREVER!”, but I do wonder how old they can live to be. His mom was 34 at death, & I’m hoping he surpases her- right now you’d never guess he was almost 20.
mt horse is now 35 years old and still in good shape i hope
That’s good to hear!
My riding instructor told me that sh knows a 47 year old horse and it came 5th in a riding competition this year!
He’s still going strong
I own a fell pony cross. He is 14.3h and is healthy and sound. He is 35years old this year. I bought him when he was 7years old.He is as cheeky as ever!
Horses usally only live up to 25 years but with good care horses can live up to 30 years more depending on the breed. Most ponies live a little shorter then horses do, like Rats live longer then mice do.
The worlds oldest pony died at the age of 56!
And the worlds oldest horse (Billy) died at the age of 62!!!
i love horses and my dad said if he got me a horse it would a old lay,d back horse i love horses so ya.
I would love to even have a horse, there was horse riding when I went on holiday, I grew to like a horse called Harvey he’s 15 and I wanted to know how long he would live for I was worries that like dogs they lived till they were 14 and above that was pretty lucky
We have a horse named “Everythins a Bar” from the “Three Bars” line of Quarter Horse. This year he is 40, and still going strong. He looks a little rough but is well fed.
I have a horse that is at least 37. She came with the house that my parents bought over 20 years ago. She used to barrel race and lost her daughter like 5 years ago. She is pretty amazing, but i dont know her exact age.
This website is for facts,right?OR is it going to be for- mean- comments?!Don’t be mean to horses,if U dont EVEN HAVE ONE!!!
lolopez,U DON’T EVEN NO WHAT UR SAYING!! HORSES ARE NOT MEANT TO BE INSULTED!!! TRY HAVING ONE FIRST,INSTEAD OF TALKING!!
I am getting my first horse and I am looking at a thoroughbred who is 20 years old. Do you guys think this is too old to be buying? I am so excited to get my first horse and I am told she doesn’t have any previous injuries. She is also from a shelter so I am giving her a second chance at going to a good home (which I will no doubt provide as I love horses!).
As long as your horse is healthy and sound, and you understand how to look after a senior horse there is no reason you can’t enjoy a 20 year old horse! Congratulations on giving a horse a good home!
i grew up in a barn full of horses but i just cant get why i grew up there i could of grew up some where else!