41+ Horse Age By Teeth Pictures
41+ Horse Age By Teeth Pictures. Will have second set of permanent molars. It was this that give rise to the old sayings 'long in the tooth' and 'don't look a gift horse in the mouth'.
Just how old is that horse? Unlike our teeth, horse's teeth continue to erupt or grow throughout most of their life, especially in their early years. However, teeth are not a 100% precise method to determine age.
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As a horse ages, his teeth wear down in a specific pattern. It must be emphasized, however, that dental appearances are subject to individual and breed variations and to differences in environmental conditions. Younger horses are likely to be easier to identify, as less life factors come into play. However, teeth are not a 100% precise method to determine age.
