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jimmi · 07-28-08, 02:36 PM

I read that most horses will live for 15-20 years, if this is the case is there anything out there to suggest if a horse is lonely it wont live as long (as maybe thoses with companions to keep them company)?

pickles · 07-29-08, 09:13 PM

A horse that is not bonded to a companion would not suffer unduly without one. A horse that has bonded with another pasture mate or a herd might suffer from depression and separation anxiety if singled out, but I'm not sure it would shorten their lifespan since the horse should be helped before that point.

07-28-08, 02:36 PM	Ages Post #1 (permalink)
jimmi Member Join Date: 07-01-08 Posts: 25	Ages I read that most horses will live for 15-20 years, if this is the case is there anything out there to suggest if a horse is lonely it wont live as long (as maybe thoses with companions to keep them company)?

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07-29-08, 09:13 PM	Ages Post #2 (permalink)
pickles Member Join Date: 07-01-08 Posts: 25	A horse that is not bonded to a companion would not suffer unduly without one. A horse that has bonded with another pasture mate or a herd might suffer from depression and separation anxiety if singled out, but I'm not sure it would shorten their lifespan since the horse should be helped before that point.

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