I have a Welch pony named BP. He is 8 years old and a lot of fun. How long does this breed live?
2006-12-14 10:23:51 · 7 answers · asked by Ronda S 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The average is around 25-30 yrs old.
2006-12-14 10:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean Welsh. Common mistake! lol!
Ponies generally live longer than horses. Just like small dogs live longer than big ones. If you take proper care of your horse, teeth floating, vaccines, etc., he could live well past 25. (And still be rideable at that age!)
A section B Welsh at a barn I ride at, just celebrated his 37th birthday!! He still gives lessons to small kids and is great shape for his age.
One thing you need to do when horses get older is give them more food. They start to loose teeth and there's no such thing as equine dentures! Yet anyway. Once horses are 18 or so, start them on a senior food to help them keep wieght.
Have fun with your pony for 13+ years!!!
2006-12-14 19:02:54 · answer #2 · answered by hey_its_from_clare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pony will probably live to about 35 to 40 if he is well taken care of. He still has many good years of fun left.
2006-12-14 19:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard of a pony living to be 49 but average is 25-30
2006-12-14 20:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by i luv horses 4ev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a Welsh section A gelding who is 35 years old. He was regularly ridden (by small children) until a few years ago. He has been in the same family since a foal.
25 is more usual though.
2006-12-14 18:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like 25-40
2006-12-14 18:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's healthy he could live till 35 or more
2006-12-14 18:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋