World’s oldest horse passed away at age 50

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 12, ARMENPRESS. As “Armenpress” reports, citing The Mirror,a horse believed to be oldest in the world passed away. Orchid died aged 50 this week at the Remus Horse Sanctuary, in Ingateston, Essex.

She celebrated the milestone birthday in January this year and was showered with cards from well-wishers.

Sue Burton, founder of the sanctuary, said: “Orchid was a beautiful girl.

Her time here was a happy one, it was easy to see, especially with her new friend Guinness, and we’ve got lots of memories and some lovely photos.”

Orchid arrived at Remus Horse Sanctuary in June 2014 in a poor condition.

The previous record holder is a horse called Shayne who died last September at the age of 51. It was also rescused by the Remus Horse Sanctuary.