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AMERICAN FARMER'S HORSE BOOK. 



CHAPTER XIX. 



MARKS OF AGE, AND ABUSES. 



The appearance and shape of the teeth constitute what is 

 most generally relied upon as a means of determining the 

 age of a horse ; and, in connection with other circumstances, 

 concerning which the experienced horseman will always as- 



THE MOUTH OF A THEEK-YEAR OLD. 



B, Anterior maxillary bone. 



1 1, Central permanent nippers, nearly full-grown. 



2 2, Milk teeth, worn down. 



3 3, Corner milk teeth, still showing central mark, or kerneL 



4 4, Tushes concealed within the jaw. 



