Telling a Horse's Age from its Teeth

A hook begins to show on the corner teeth on the upper jaw. But remember, a similar hook shows at 9 years, too.

8 Years

It gets more difficult to tell the age of the horse now. The shape, markings and wear of the surfaces of the teeth (the incisor table) can help you.

9 Years

At about 8 - 9 years the horse is said to be aged. A "dental star" shows on the centrals at eight years. By nine the tables of the laterals begin to take on a triangular shape.