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A TREATISE ON HORSE-BREEDING. 



separated at the side of the mouth. The shell-like character 

 of the corner permanent teeth is the special indication of 

 five years old. 



Fig. 10 shows the condition of the incisors in the mouth 

 of a five-year-old. It is evident that the corner permanent 



FIG 10. INCISORS OF HORSE AT FIVE TEARS. 



incisors show but slight indication of wear on the completion 

 of the fifth year, only the anterior edge exhibiting the 

 effects of attrition. The tables of the lateral incisors are 

 fully formed by the central cavity being surrounded by a line 



