aural plaques

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Does anyone know of a treatment for these? My horse has had them for years in both ears, and never been bothered by them. However, when tacking up today she was definitely sensitive to having her ears put through the bridle. I know theyre warts, but dont want to attempt any treatment without advice, anyone with any experience who could help?
I have got the vet coming out next week, but wondered if there is anything I could do myself? Many thanks
 
My horse has these, was the only thing that was brought up in his vetting. I was told by the vet, they rarely need treatment.
 
I think they are quite common - both my NF's have them. The younger one has never had anything done with them and you can touch her ears no problem. The other pony is fine being bridled but doesn't like you touching her ears much and I don't know if it's because a previous owner has tried to pick/rub them or whether she has had an issue with flies. I have heard if they are not causing a problem, leave well alone as once you've messed about trying to remove them you can make the ears sore or make the horse resent having its ears touched. If you are having the vet look at them please report back as I'd be interested to know what the professionals say.
 
My lad has them and they have actually excluded his ears from my insurance policy because they came up when he was vetted even though the vet said that they were nothing but had to point them out...

I actually spoke to my own vet and he said they are nothing just slightly unsightly and the best treatment for them is to leave well alone!
 
Thanks for the responses, I kinda thought that would be the general opinion. Will ask my vets advice next week and report back if there is any treatment she recommends. In the meantime I will take the bridle apart and tell her shes in good company! lol
 
I contacted my vet as I noticed my welsh yearling has them last year, she's now 2, they've almost gone out of one ear but stayed exactly same in other.

I have heard mixed reviews on how the horses get them, but one was it being passed on via flys. This could make sense, as she had them when I purchased her along with lots of fly bites all over her body,

When I contacted the vets, I already knew it to be aural plaque so just rang for advice. They asked me to send a picture over and rang me back to confirm it is what I thought and to just leave well alone so didn't even need to come out.

I have read some terrible treatment and I'd personally stay well clear. My filly is a little head shy when putting on head collar and brushing around ears but if you do it slowly she is fine.
 
I leave mine alone too. I no longer have to take the bridle apart to put it on but I find putting ear covers on when I ride in the summer helps as it stop flies/her forelock getting in them :)
 
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