Aging the Equine

Question 1

When do First Incisors come through?

Answer 1

Deciduious: Birth to 8 days

Permanent: 2.5yrs

Question 2

When do Second Incisors come through?

Answer 2

Deciduous: 4.5-6 weeks

Permanent: 3.5-4yrs

Question 3

When do Third Incisors come through?

Answer 3

Deciduous: 6-9 months

Permanent: 4.5-5yrs

Question 4

When do Canines come through?

Answer 4

Deciduous: absent

Permanent: 3.5-5yrs (some 6yrs)

(Mainly only in males)

Question 5

When do Wolf Teeth come through?

Answer 5

Deciduous: absent

Permanent: 6mo-3yrs (if ever)

Question 6

When do First Premolars (6s) come through?

Answer 6

Deciduous: Birth to 2 weeks

Permanent: 2-3yrs

Question 7

When do Second Premoalars (7s) come through?

Answer 7

Deciduous: Birth to 2 weeks

Permanent: 2.5-3yrs

Question 8

When do Third Premolars (8s) come through?

Answer 8

Deciduous: Birth to 2 weeks

Permanent: 3-4yrs

Question 9

When do First Molars (9s) come through?

Answer 9

Deciduous: Absent

Permanent: 9-12mo

Question 10

When do Second Molars (10s) come through?

Answer 10

Deciduous: Absent

Permanent: 2yrs

Question 11

When do Third Molars (11s) come through?

Answer 11

Deciduous: Absent

Permanent: 3-4yrs

Question 12

What age is it when Cups disappear from Lower 1s?

Answer 12

6yo

Question 13

What age is it when Cups disappear from Lower 2s?

Answer 13

7yo

Question 14

What age is it when Cups disappear from Lower 3s?

Answer 14

8yo

Question 15

What age is it when Cups disappear from Upper 1s?

Answer 15

9yo

Question 16

What age is it when Cups disappear from Upper 2s?

Answer 16

10yo

Question 17

What age is it when Cups disappear from Upper 3s?

Answer 17

11yo

Question 18

At how old is the Dental Star a thin line?

Answer 18

10yo

Question 19

At how old is the Dental Star and oval moving towards the centre?

Answer 19

15yo

Question 20

At how old is the Dental Star round at the centre, with no Enamel spot?

Answer 20

20yo+

Question 21

When does the Enamel Spot disappear on the Lowers?

Answer 21

01s: 13yo
02s: 14yo
03s: 15yo

Question 22

When does the Enamel Spot disappear on the Uppers?

Answer 22

01s: 16yrs
02s: 17yrs
03s: 18yrs

Question 23

When does the Enamel Ring start to disappear on the Lowers?

Answer 23

01s: 15yrs
02s: 16yrs
03s: 17yrs

Question 24

When does the Enamel Ring start to disappear on the Uppers?

Answer 24

01s: 18yrs
02s: 19yrs
03s: 20yrs

Question 25

At how old would a horse get a Corner Hook on their 03 Upper Incisors?

Answer 25

7 and 11yo