SOUND AND UNSOUND HORSES 



surfaces are not in wear as yet. The 

 mark is large, and the teeth shell-hke. 



INCISORS AT FIVE YEARS. 



Five Years Ofi.— The front edges of 

 the "corners " show wear, but the 

 tables are not formed. 



5ix Years. — It is very important to 

 be able to determine the animal's age 

 at this period of life. 



With some dealers it is a general rule 

 to sell nearly all their horses as six or 

 seven years old, as so many people 

 prefer to purchase horses at this age. 



The best evidence is that obtained by 

 a careful inspection of the corner incisors. 

 In a six year old, these teeth have less 



