how long do ponies and mini horses live
They are generally quite hardy, often living longer on average than some full-sized horse breeds; the average life span of miniature horses is from 25 to 35 years. However, there are also some health issues that are more frequently found in miniature horses than their full-sized relatives.
You can expect the average size horse to reach 20-30. Ponies live a lot longer and 40+ is not unheard of. I personally have had my brood mare quarter horses live to about 25-28 but have one gelding that is well into his 30s at this point. My pony is also in her 30s.
With the advance in medicine followed by care has increased the lifespan of the horses similar to humans. Now, they are living above the normal age of the horses. According to the studies, it is evident that the horses with the good medical care will live up to 30 years but on an average the horse age is 28 + 5 years. This implies an average lifespan of a horse lies between 25 to 30 years, but some of them even go beyond this particular age criteria. Many of the ponies do live for longer, and they would become masters to the young ponies in their 30s. One of the oldest horses was recorded to be 52 years old.