Teeth

senior horse herd
My Senior Horse Podcast: Managing Senior Herds Part 2
In the second part of this podcast series, Drs. Nicky Jarvis and Pat Harris discuss nutrition and feeding strategies for senior horses in herds.
feeding by dental health
Feeding Senior Horses According to Their Dental Health
Learn about signs of failing dentition in older horse and how to adjust their diets accordingly.
no long fiber horses
Feeding Horses That Can’t Eat Long Fiber 
As older horses’ teeth deteriorate, they might need to transition to a forage replacer diet to prevent impaction colic and choke.
frau + pferd
Understanding Aging Equines 
There are many things horse owners can learn that will help them keep their aging equines healthy and happy. 
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Forage Substitutes
Forage is the foundation of all horses' diets, and it is especially important for senior horses that might have physical issues.
dental exam
Dental Problems in the Older Horse
Older horses are particularly susceptible to dental problems. Here's how to spot signs of dental disease in your horse.
losing weight thin horse
Help! My Senior Horse is Losing Weight!
There's a myth that old horses lose weight and get skinny, and that’s just the way it is. Nothing could be further from the truth!
weight senior horses drafts pulling wagon
My Senior Horse Podcast: Weight Loss Part 1
Monitoring senior horse weight and muscle mass is important. There are many reasons a senior equid might lose weight.

Equine Teeth by Age

1-year-old horse's top and bottom teeth mouth open
1-Year-Old Horse's Top and Bottom Teeth
This illustration is of a 1-year-old (yearling) horse's top and bottom teeth.
1-year-old horse's teeth lateral view
1-Year-Old Horse's Teeth Lateral View
This illustration of a 1-year-old (yearling) horse's teeth shows various anatomic structures of this age.
1-year-old horse's teeth anterior view
1-Year-Old Horse's Teeth Anterior View
This is an illustration of a 1-year-old horse's teeth as seen from the front (anterior view).
2-year-old horse's top and bottom teeth mouth open
2-Year-Old Horse's Top and Bottom Teeth
This is an illustration of a 2-year-old horse's top and bottom teeth shown with the mouth open.
2-year-old horse's teeth lateral view
2-Year-Old Horse's Teeth Lateral View
A 2-year-old horse's teeth can be visualized using this illustration showing the lateral (side) view.
2-year-old horse's teeth anterior view
2-Year-Old Horse's Teeth Anterior View
This illustration shows the front (anterior) view of a 2-year-old horse's teeth.
3-year-old horse's top teeth mouth open
3-Year-Old Horse's Top Teeth
This illustration shows a 3-year-old horse's top teeth with its mouth open.
3-year-old horse's bottom teeth mouth open
3-Year-Old Horse's Bottom Teeth
You can view the anatomic structures of a 3-year-old horse's bottom teeth in this illustration.
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