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Is it possible for a 14 yr old horse to have the teeth of a 20+ yr old? My horse is a tb/wb who is said to be 14 (he's not registered) but then on his dentistry paper it says his age is estimated to be 20+! I just bought this horse not too long ago (less than a month) and it's worrying me because that's a significant difference and I planned on showing and jumping him heavily but may have to reconsider that if he is truly over 20 yrs old. My trainer bought him a couple years ago and I believe this number is off of what she was told and the vet estimate. I haven't said anything to my trainer but it's really bugging me.
Info on the dentist- The dentist who just did his teeth, is not certified as an official dentist, she started teaching herself about horses teeth after her horse had severe problems with his teeth. She then taught herself how to work with the horses mouth and what its supposed to look like. She is self taught- but is currently enrolled in equine dentistry working on her degree.
He also didn't have his teeth cared for for years with his previous owners.
Info on the dentist- The dentist who just did his teeth, is not certified as an official dentist, she started teaching herself about horses teeth after her horse had severe problems with his teeth. She then taught herself how to work with the horses mouth and what its supposed to look like. She is self taught- but is currently enrolled in equine dentistry working on her degree.
He also didn't have his teeth cared for for years with his previous owners.