2006-12-07 08:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Usually they get about 30 years old, but anywhere between 20 and 35 years is common.
2006-12-08 07:27:50 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean how long, on average, does a horse live, then the answer is that the average lifespan of a horse that is maintained in good health, about 20 years is the answer, although it is not unusual for a well-taken-care of horse to live longer.
The things that are most important in determining how long a horse will live are: (1) heredity; (2) care it receives, especially early in life; (3) digestive system, including teeth; (4) feet and legs.
Like people, some bloodlines of horses are more noted for longevity than others. This definitely plays a part in longevity.
The care a horse receives is critical in determining how long it will live. Parasite control early in life is particularly important; some horses that are not wormed regularly when they are young develop problems with their intestines that can predispose them them to colic, which in horses can be a life-threatening illness. A horse that was neglected when it was young is not likely to live as long as one that was well-taken-care of, even if care in later years is good.
And of course, as the horse ages, care that it receives again becomes critical. This is especially true with regard to care of the cheek teeth that the horse uses to chew with. As horses age, these teeth can wear down, or develop ragged points that make it hard for the horse to adequately chew its forage. If that happens, the horse may have difficulty keeping weight on and may even be malnourished.
The condition of the feet and legs becomes critical because a horse that cannot get around easily is a horse that is in danger of losing condition. Also, a horse that is unsound is a horse that is not valued. A horse that is not valued may be euthanized early.
I have personally known horses that lived to their mid-thirties, although these were exceptional animals that received dedicated and loving care that went above and beyond what the average horse receives. Owners were willing to grind their feed when they lost their teeth, keep them protected in a box stall with access to a pasture, and hand-walking them daily to make sure they got excercise to maintain good circulation.
2006-12-08 12:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by Karin C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your question makes no sense. average age for what. breaking or training or riding age or or are you asking about average life span. think about your question and post it again.
2006-12-07 17:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by BLOODHOUND 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah makes absolutely no sense...if you are thinking racing like breeders cup the mas is usually 3 years...give more info!
2006-12-07 20:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2yrs to 5yrs when racing
2006-12-08 14:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by connor_m_barr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋