SECTION V. 



DENTITION AND DIET. 



The Horse's Age as shown by his Teeth — On the Diet of Horses — The effects 

 of various kinds of Food — As regards the quantity of Food required — 



AS REGARDS CHANGES IN DlET CONCLUSION. 



The Horse's Age as shown by his Teeth. 



FIGURE 1 is a representation of a foal's " mouth" as it ap- 

 pears at the age of twelve months ; the temporary teeth are 

 shown, and all, except the corner ones, are worn quite smooth. 

 (See remarks on temporary teeth.) Figure 2, a two-years old; 

 the two anterior, or front temporary teeth, are shed, and the per- 

 manent ones, with their deep pit in the center, and unworn edges, 



Fig. 1. 



Fig. 2. 





TEMPORARY TEETH OF THE COLT. 



TWO YEARS OLD. 



are approaching a level with the remaining temporary. Figure 3, 

 a three-years old ; the two permanent middle teeth are seen, with 

 their deep pits, etc., and are nearly on a level with the two front 

 permanent teeth, which are smoothed down. Figure 4, a four- 

 years old ; the permanent corner teeth are now " cut," and the 

 tushes have appeared, although the latter may not appear until 



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