Lumpy ear and forgetful owner!

[Pasture Mix]

Hello everyone!

I'm hoping one of you will be able to impart some wisdom here.. My mare has developed lots of round white, sort-of "crusty" lumps inside one of her ears. They look almost like thick collections of dry skin.

I've never had to deal with this type of problem with either of my mares and although I have seen these lumps on others' and online before, I can't for the life of me remember what they're called or how to treat them. It's been a good 5 or 6 years since I've looked into anything about them and I can't remember that far back for something I've not had to treat

All suggestions on how to get rid of it very welcome as I don't want my girl having them any longer than she has to. Although she seems not to be in any pain, which is a relief!

Thanks in advance x

 

[be positive]

Aural plaques, best left alone as they tend to be harmless but messing about can cause discomfort.

Thread below gives more info

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?524043-aural-plaques

 

[Pasture Mix]

Thankyou very much; this is actually quite reassuring since she doesn't seem to be in any pain with them. I'm glad I asked now so I don't cause her any distress by trying to treat them. Think I'll do what one person said on that thread and just clean her ears with baby wipes (which I do anyway), leave them alone and try to keep the flies off them. I don't have any problems getting her bridle on so far, so long may that continue! x