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An age old, yet nearly forgotten art, is how
to tell a horse's age by its teeth. Old timers can
do it, and so can you!
Simply study the pictures below, memorize the
special characteristics of each stage. Then go
practice on horses that someone knows the age of.
See how close you can come to the real age of the
horse.
 When
the horse has grown all its permanent teeth it is
said to have a "full mouth".
The
age of the horse can be determined with some
accuracy by looking at its teeth.
As
the horse grows and ages the changes that take
place can help you tell how old it is.
As
the horse grows older determining its age becomes
more difficult.
Birth to 2 Weeks
At birth or within 2 weeks the foal has two
central incisors upper and lower. The laterals
appear at 4-6 weeks, the corners at 6-9 months.
One Year
At one year a full set of incisor "mild
teeth, six upper and lower.
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