Buyer question
How long does a Pony horse live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pony horse a lifespan of 25–35+ years.
Source: the Pony horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pony horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A broad group of small breeds under 14.2 hands, including Welsh, Shetland, Connemara and Pony of the Americas. Ponies are hardy, clever and long-lived, and many are just as capable of carrying adults as children.
- Origin
- UK, Ireland, US (varies)
- Best fit
- Children, small adults
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Hardy; watch the grass)
- Temperament
- Clever, independent, tough
What to weigh
Ponies are very prone to obesity, insulin resistance and laminitis on rich grass. A clever pony can learn bad habits fast if its young rider has no experienced help.