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With good health care, how long can many horses and ponies live?

Into their 20s or 30s. Buying a horse can be a 20 to 30 year promise.

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  1. Into their 20s or 30s ✔
  2. About 5 to 8 years
  3. Over 60 years

Why: Minnesota Extension says many horses and ponies live into their 20s or 30s with good care. A young horse can outlast school, college and a few moves, so plan for the long haul.

Huh, didn't know that: Minnesota Extension says senior horses make trustworthy mounts for new riders and children.

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What did the horse say on its 30th birthday? I'm neigh-ver too old for carrots.
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Answer: Into their 20s or 30s. Minnesota Extension says many horses and ponies live into their 20s or 30s with good care. A young horse can outlast school, college and a few moves, so plan for the long haul.

  1. University of Minnesota Extension: Caring for your senior horse extension.umn.edu/horse-health/caring-your-senior-horse
    Many horses and ponies can live into their 20s or 30s with good health care.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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