Horses teeth are called 'Hypsodont' teeth, they grow and develop to about 5-6 years of age then they continue to erupt at the same rate as they wear. Our human teeth are called 'Bunodont' teeth and do not follow this pattern. 

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A horses mouth is made up of: 

Incisors - 6 upper and 6 lower

Canines - 2 upper and 2 Lower

Pre-molars - 6 upper and 6 lower

Molars - 6 upper and 6 lower

 

Giving a total when mature of 40 teeth for a male and 36 for a female (they don't usually have canines), this exclude any wolf teeth that may also may come through.

Incisors and pre-molars come through as baby teeth and are replaced by permanents by approximately 5 years old

(12 incisors and 12 pre-molars).

Male horses will have 4 canine teeth present by approx 4 - 4 1/2, females do not usually have these but can do.

The molar teeth are the last 3 teeth in each tooth battery  (6 upper and 6 lower) these come through as permanents and erupt at 1, 2 and 3 years of age.

 

So as you can see a lot goes on in your horses mouths so it is important to get regular dental check ups, the performance of your horse can be affected.

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Fundamental Relationship Between Dental Maintenance And Performance - PAIN = PROBLEMS = DIS-EASE

 

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