Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:-ance (Suffix) Added to the stem of a verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.-ance (Suffix) A process or action. Origin: Via -ance, from -antia, -entia.
The actual daily amount of water that most horses need to consume (at a minimum) to maintain body functions and remain properly hydrated is from a half gallon to a gallon per 100 pounds of body weight.
A riding horse or a draft horse will need more food than one living in the barn. This animal drinks about 12 gallons of water when idle and more if active. A horse is happy if it's provided shelter from the rains, cold, and heat. This is all you need to know while determining the life expectancy of a horse. If you really want your horse to live longer, then make sure it receives proper dental care and other veterinary facilities, good nutrition, and regular exercise.