66 ABC OF THE HORSE 



cut until the horse arrives at three and 

 a half years. 



"When the animal is two years and 

 six months the ' first ' and ' second ' 

 temporary molars are replaced, and the 

 'third' one at three and a half years. 



" Up to two years or thereabout all 

 the nipping (incisor) teeth are of a 

 temporary nature. At three years the 

 central permanent incisors are level, 

 at four years the middle pair the 

 same, and at five years the corners 

 are on a level with the others. Many 

 horses bred in the North of Scotland 

 are frequently several months later in 

 getting their teeth. 



