Can a horse be “aged” by its teeth?
• To a degree. Age can be determined with reasonable accuracy in a younger horse, because the growth of dentition occurs in quite predictable patterns. • However, once a horse has developed its permanent teeth, age determination is based on the degree of tooth wear and is subject to many factors that include: breed, nature and quality food, environmental conditions, heredity, injury and disease.
• To a degree. Age can be determined with reasonable accuracy in a younger horse, because the growth of dentition occurs in quite predictable patterns. • However, once a horse has developed its permanent teeth, age determination is based on the degree of tooth wear and is subject to many factors that include: breed, nature and quality food, environmental conditions, heredity, injury and disease.
