at what age do racehorses retire
Originally Answered: What is the average lifespan for a race horse? In my experience the lifespan of the average racehorse is the same as any other type of horse, 25-30 years. The majority retire from racing before age 10 so it's very important for these horses to have a 2nd career. Some retire to a job breeding new racehorses, but most become pets for recreational riding or competitive sports involving jumping, precision riding like dressage and reining, and polo.