Feb. 25 (UPI) — A Virginia woman’s pet horse was officially certified as the oldest in the world by Guinness World Records at the age of 37 years and 329 days.
Fancy, a horse belonging to Paige Sigmon Blumer, was born April 1, 1988, and the duo, who share the same birthday, have been together since Blumer was just 8 years old and Fancy was 12.
Blumer submitted evidence of Fancy’s age to Guinness World Records, and she took over the title of oldest horse living from Baskaladd, a horse who died at the age of 38 in 2025.
“I would never have believed you if you told me at the age of 33 and 37, Fancy and I would still be together and sharing lifelong memories,” Blumer told Guinness World Records. “[We] have been confronted with many health battles as she has gotten older. [But she] never gives up and is such a strong-willed horse, and in return, I never give up on her.”
Fancy’s best friend is a donkey named Rose, who serves as a guide animal for the nearly-blind horse.
“Fancy and Rosie took to each other like two old peas in a pod,” Blumer said. “I giggle that they must spend their afternoons discussing which body part hurts, or referring to the ‘good old days’ when discussing their memories.”
“They are both wonderful old souls who enjoy every day together soaking in the sun and sharing one another’s company. I am grateful for every day I get to spend with them,” she said.
The oldest horse ever was named Old Billy and died at the age of 62 in 1822, Guinness World Records said.