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make its appearance when the animal is ten years 

 of age, gradually becoming more apparent at 

 fifteen years, subsequently extending all the way 

 down the tooth within the next ten years or so. 

 So far, no reference has been made to the molar 

 teeth, but their value as a guide for the amateur 

 in relationship to age, cannot be considered as 

 great, owing to their inaccessibility to inspection. 

 The fourth permanent "molar " is cut about the 

 twelfth month, which, along with the fifth and sixth 

 in position, constitute the " permanent molars." 

 All these are situated at the back part of the jaw, 

 whereas the first, second and third "temporary 

 molars " are placed in front of the jaw, and, in 

 due course, are replaced by the " permanents." 



Such constitutes a brief outline of the various 

 changes taking place in the teeth, but it must be 

 understood, that what may be termed anomalous 

 instances of dentition are exceedingly common, 

 but not sufficiently numerous to disturb the 

 recognised system of judging the age of 

 horses. As horses become older, they get 

 hollower in the back, begin to droop in the 

 quarters, get hollow above the eyes, and in 

 many other ways show signs of increasing age. 



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