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How Long Do Shetland Ponies Live?

Sarah Jenkins • Oct 10, 2026 • 5 min read

How Long Do Shetland Ponies Live?

Shetland Ponies live an average of 20-25 years.

What is the oldest Shetland pony?

Sugar Puff, a Shetland-Exmoor gelding, was cited as the oldest living pony in the Guinness Book of World Records at age 56 before he died in 2007.

How long do miniature Shetlands live?

It is not unusual for a Shetland pony to live more than 30 years.

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