A horse named Orchid, considered one of the oldest in the world, died at the age of 50 years at the Remus Horse sanctuary in the metropolis of Essex, England, tells The Mirror.

Director of the sanctuary have informed that the Orchid could live in the nursery perfectly. Here she made friends with a horse named Guinness. For my birthday in early January 2015 she is sent a large number of greeting cards, the newspaper said.

The Orchid was delivered to Remus Horse in early January 2014, in serious condition (she was upset). In the reserve she went to rehab and received the necessary care.

Previous horse-a long-liver, who was also detained at the Remus Horse sanctuary, was 51-year-old Shane. She died in early September 2014.

Proper care and excellent nutrition a horse, on average, live to be 25-30 years. The age of this animal may be described by teeth or skin. If the skin on the face or shoulders supple, young animal, if not old.

In October, the company Economist Intelligence Unit has put England on the 1st place in the ranking of States with the best conditions for old age. Leading positions in the list of powers in Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Russia is set on line 48.
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