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Re: [RC] [RC] horses age by teeth - Soli SorokinThere are some good articles on aging horses by their teeth (the accurate, inaccurate, and maybe's) at these links - complete with pictures. Part 1 http://www.ecmagazine.net/sp04htm/justhowoldisyourhorsesp04.htm Part 2 http://www.ecmagazine.net/su04htm/howoldsu04.htm ~S On 1/24/06, Kathy Kelly <reallykk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 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 reallykk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx EarthLink Revolves Around You. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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