Why is it that when you buy a horse buyers check their teeth?

Azar Bray has given a comprehensive answer in relation to ageing a horse by its teeth. You would also look at a horse's mouth/teeth to ascertain whether it has any deformities (over shot or under shot) as this would have implications for bitting and its ability to eat. read more

A buyer should always check the teeth of a horse, because the teeth can tell you lots of information about a horse. You can make sure the age is as represented -- horses' teeth change with age. A 5 year old horse has vastly different teeth than a 20 year old horse. read more

Senior Horse Teeth. As the horse ages, the angle of the teeth increases. The milk teeth are short and straight as are the newly erupted permanent teeth but as the horse ages, the teeth become more angled. This is where the saying 'long in the tooth' comes from, because as the angle increases, so does that length from gum line to chewing surface. read more

Even if you trust and love the person selling you a horse – a pre-purchase veterinarian exam is still a smart idea. When purchasing a horse, there are two types of considerations regarding the horse: behavioral traits and conformation. read more