Parts Of The Horse - Detailed Anatomy Page 16
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204 - H H o r s e P r o j e c t M a n u a l - Parts of the Horse
Teeth and Age
Teeth can be used to determine the age of a horse. In time the teeth of
the horse change according to a known pattern. The method is
reasonably accurate but it may be affected by the type of feed the horse
eats and the habit of cribbing.
When a foal is born, it has no incisors. The first two central incisors
(upper and lower) appear within 10 days. The next incisor (corner) on
each side will appear up to six weeks later. The lateral incisors grow in
when the horse is six to ten months of age.
In a young horse, it is easy to identify baby teeth and permanent teeth.
Baby teeth are round, white and have a narrow base. Permanent teeth are
Parts of
a Horse
yellow and are an even width from top to bottom.
First Period
Eruption of Teeth
This period covers the growth of the “baby” teeth to 24 months. The
“baby” teeth all appear and are being used by 2 years.
Temporary “baby” teeth are replaced with permanent teeth.
Foal To Two And A Half Years
Birth - 10 days: Central
incisors appear
4-6 weeks: Corner
incisors appear
9 months: Lateral
incisors appear
2 years: All incisors in
wear
2 1/2 years: Central
temporary incisors shed,
central permanent
incisors appear
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