Title: Determine the age of a horse by the appearance and description of its teeth.
Course: Equine Science (18104-I) > Section: Selecting and Marketing the Horse

Determination should include

- identifying temporary and permanent teeth
- examining the structure of teeth and different stages of wear
- evaluating teeth for the disappearance of cups, angle of incidence, and the surface shape of the teeth.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to know the age of a horse?
- What are the four changes in the teeth that are indicators of age?
- What are a horse’s temporary and permanent teeth and their approximate time of eruption?
- How often should a horse have a dental exam?