Horses typically live between 25 and 30 years on average. This lifespan can vary depending on factors such as breed, care, diet, medical attention, and environment
. Key points about horse lifespan include:
- Domestic horses generally live longer than wild horses, which often live around 15 to 20 years due to harsher conditions and lack of veterinary care
- Smaller breeds and ponies tend to live longer than larger horse breeds, sometimes reaching into their 40s
- Some exceptional horses have lived much longer; the oldest recorded horse, "Old Billy," lived to 62 years, and a pony once lived to 56 years
- Factors that influence lifespan include quality of diet, medical and dental care, genetics, and physical activity
In summary, while most horses live about 25 to 30 years, with good care some can live well into their 30s or even 40s, and very rarely beyond that.
