According to the Florida Sheriff's knowledge Horses in the wild live to be 7 while domesticated/service animals live to the age of 35. Yet, The Wild / Feral Horse... Has an average lifespan of 30-40 years. Lives in a herd environment. Has a variety of plants, trees and grasses available for a vast array of nutrition and spends 60-70% of its time eating. Stands in bodies of water while drinking, and drinks/eats with head lowered. Wears no shoes, leg wraps, boots, blankets, etc. Travels an average of 20 miles per day over rugged terrain. The Domestic Horse... Has an average lifespan of 15-20 years. Often lives in solitary confinement in box stalls or individual paddocks with minimal turnout and minimal contact with other horses. The lucky ones get outside for a few hours daily. Eats concentrated rations, often going hours with nothing in its stomach. Often spends as little as 20% of its time eating, often fed at table-height and must stand unnaturally to eat. Has no access to bodies of water to stand in or to drink in a natural head-down position. Often has oils, greases or chemicals applied to their hooves. Often wears shoes, leg wraps, blankets, etc. Travels minimally, mostly over soft ground, typically less than 1 mile per day. #sherrifsdepartment #florida #ybor #serviceaninals #horsecarriages #billdeblasio #animalsarenotourstouse #untileverycageisempty #educateself #neverstopaskingquestions