Page 1066 - The Veterinary Care of the Horse
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Summary
It is possible to make a reasonable estimate of a horse’s age from its teeth up until 5–6 years
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Beyond 10 years of age, looking at the teeth is not a reliable way to tell the horse’s age.
(Figures 24.2–24.14.)
Figure 24.2 2 years: the baby incisors are smaller and whiter than the permanent teeth
Figure 24.3 3 years: the central incisors are permanent; the lateral and corner incisors are baby teeth
