HS 315 How Old Is Your Horse

How many incisor teeth does a horse have in total?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

At what age do the intermediate incisors erupt in horses?

• 2 1/2 years

• 3 years

• 3 1/2 years

• 4 years

At what age is a horse described as having a 'full mouth'?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

What additional tooth do most male horses have?

• Canine tooth

• Wolf tooth

• Corner tooth

• Central tooth

What is the term for the indentures in the center of permanent teeth?

• Cups

• Grooves

• Ridges

• Notches

At what age do the cups become smooth in the lower centers?

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

What is the term used when all 12 incisors have lost their cups?

• Full mouth

• Smooth mouth

• Corner mouth

• Central mouth

At what age does a 'smooth mouth' appear in horses?

• 9-10 years

• 10-11 years

• 11-12 years

• 12-13 years

What is the purpose of determining which cups have become smooth?

• To identify the horse's breed

• To determine the horse's age

• To assess the horse's health

• To evaluate the horse's diet

What type of teeth are referred to as 'canine teeth' in horses?

• Incisors

• Premolars

• Molars

• Fang teeth