Welcome to this issue of EquiNews!

Probably the most frequently asked question I hear has something to do with a horse’s age.

Ø Can you age a horse by his teeth?

Ø How do you age a horse by his teeth?

Ø Do my horse’s teeth change with age?

Ø At what age can my horse get wolf teeth?

I wrote the feature article in this issue with the ageing question in mind. You may have already read some articles on this whole ageing question in your favorite horse magazine.

There are opinions out there that vary all the way from “ageing a horse by his teeth is an old horseman’s tale” to “you can age your horse, by his teeth, to within 3 months”.

The truth about this matter falls somewhere between these two extremes.

The feature article today explains a simple and easy place for you to start exploring this fascinating study.

Try it out – have some fun seeing how close you can get to the right age!

In the horse dentistry handbook you find a lot more detail about ageing a horse by his teeth. The charts on pages 47 – 52, for example, give you a complete breakdown of the tooth changes that occur in your young horse’s mouth.

This issue’s FAQ and Definition sections are both related to age in a horse, and his teeth.

This month’s EquiNews TIP also touches on an age topic.

So, enjoy the read!