How To Age A Horse

If you own a horse, you probably want to know how old it is. This can be especially helpful if the horse is a family pet or if you plan on selling it. However, not many people know how to figure out the age of their equines. In this article, we’ll show you four simple ways that will help you determine how old your horse is:

Get a dental workup for your horse.

When you get a dental exam, the vet can tell you how old your horse is and how old he will be. This helps with planning for breeding, as well as figuring out what to feed him (if he’s underweight or overweight). The vet also checks for signs of arthritis, which dictates whether you need to do more exercise or not.

Examine the appearance of your horse’s body.

Now that you know how to assess your horse’s general health, it is time to evaluate the way in which a horse ages. To do this, you must first examine your horse’s body from all angles: front, back and side.

For example, does he look like he has lost some of his muscle tone? If so then he may be older than what you thought. Do his ribs look like they protrude more than before? This could mean that he doesn’t have as much fat around them as when he was younger–another sign that would suggest an older age for him. When examining your horse’s body from all angles remember to take note of their head shape too! You may find clues there about how old they really are without even realizing it!

Using these tips along with the previous steps will help ensure that when breeding season comes around next year (or whenever) both horses are ready for it mentally and physically so neither becomes overworked during its heat cycle!

Observe your horse’s movement.

When you watch your horse move, you should be able to notice a fluid motion. Horses that are aging well will be able to move freely and easily, without pain or stiffness in the joints. They should have no trouble getting up and down from the ground, and they shouldn’t hesitate when they’re asked to do something simple like traveling up or down a hill.

If you notice that your horse is struggling to stand up after lying down for a while—or if he seems stiff when he’s moving around—you may want to take him for an exam with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Pay attention to your horse’s eyes.

The eyes should be clear and bright. You should be able to see the iris, which is the colored part of the eye.
The eyes should be the same size and shape, if not slightly larger than normal.
The eyes should be a similar color to one another, but not so close that there’s no contrast between them.
They should appear to have no more than two eyelids each; anything more than that could indicate an underlying health issue or genetic defect (like heterochromia).

The best way to figure out how old a horse is to get a dental exam from an equine vet.

There are three ways that you can tell if your horse’s teeth are worn:

The enamel (the outside of the tooth) will be gone in places, exposing the softer dentin underneath.
The chewing surface has worn down and doesn’t have much height left on it.
Your horse can no longer chew its food as well because it’s not getting enough nutrients from its grass or hay, and there could be pain involved with eating anything other than soft foods like applesauce or yogurt

Conclusion

If you have a horse who is past the age of five, it’s time to start thinking about what kind of care she needs as she ages. The best way to figure out how old your horse is to get a dental exam from an equine vet. This will give you an idea of how long the two of you may have together, and help you plan accordingly.