A 20 year old or older horse is considered senior and requires some special care. Older horses need special attention paid to their dental care. Their teeth should be checked once a year. If their teeth fall out or become uneven, the horse will not be able to eat properly. Some older horses may need […]
Water is necessary for all living things to survive. Keeping your horse hydrated is crucial for good health. But along with giving your horse water, you must be sure that s/he is drinking. There are several ways to accomplish this. Feed more hay. The dryness will encourage drinking. Make sure clean, fresh water is always […]
Adult male horses have 40 teeth while adult female horses have between 36 and 40 teeth – 12 incisors, 12 premolars, 12 molars, 2 short teeth (wolf teeth) in front of upper premolars which are usually removed. Males have 2 pairs of canines behind the molars. Horse’s teeth are hysodont which means they continuously erupt […]
