Oldest living horse

The oldest living horse is Twelve Eagles (USA, b. 22 April 1987) at the age of 39 years 119 days, in Coldwater, Michigan, USA, as of 8 June 2026.

Twelve Eagles takes over the title most recently held by Teters Firecracker, affectionately known as "Crackers," a miniature horse raised by the Teter and Peavler families in Macon, Missouri. Twelve Eagles now stands as the reigning titleholder at 39 years 119 days old, a remarkable age that places him firmly among the longest-lived horses ever recorded, following in a lineage of exceptional equine longevity that has seen the record pass between several extraordinary horses in recent years. Living well beyond a horse's typical lifespan of 25 to 30 years reflects both strong genetics and the dedicated, long-term care of those looking after him in Coldwater, Michigan.