Do Some Breeds of Horses Live Longer Than Others?
Here are average lifespans for different horse breeds.
A reader asks: Do some breeds of horses live longer than others?
Like dogs, small horse breeds tend to live longer than large breeds. Draft horses, for example, often don't live past the age of 20, while ponies can live into their 40s. There are exceptions, though.
Like dogs, small horse breeds tend to live longer than large breeds. Draft horses, for example, often don't live past the age of 20, while ponies can live into their 40s. There are exceptions, though.
Here’s a chart that shows the average lifespan for different horse breeds, from Horse Breeds Pictures:
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