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[RC] horses age by teeth - Kathy Kelly
For over a year now, every vet who has looked at Gabriel's teeth has said that he looks to be about 5 yrs older than his papers show (his papers show that he is 16 today).
I have contacted his breeder, who says his papers are correct.
I had him floated last week, and asked the vet a lot about his teeth. She said that at around 20 yrs, the front incisors (where they meet at the gums) form more of an invented "v" shape. I am under the impression that this is a pretty predictable and noticeable change at around 20 yrs. He doesn't have abnormally short teeth from wear or anything.
Can anyone who knows about telling a horses age by his teeth comment on my situation? Can teeth "lie" about a horses age?
Gabriel is in great health and completed many miles last year. Except for the teeth issue, I wouldn't think he was older than 16. I wouldn't trade him for anything, regardless of his age, but I also want to make sure I'm not asking too much of him if he is older than the records show.
Kathy Kelly
Parks AZ
Kathy Kelly
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