Suddenly very sore ears

[!CobsCan!]

My 15 yo cob mare has suddenly developed very sore ears. About two weeks ago she became a little bit less willing to have them handled, more so right then left, I suspected poll tension, she then had physio who sorted all that out, nothing of note. I've been monitoring them closely, but was away for the past few days and today they are significantly more painful. She's very very reluctant to have them handled, despite being the stoic type. I can't see anything major other then a few small scabs inside the ears. She also seems to have lost a bit of the hair inside the ears.
Has anyone had experience with this before?
Should I get the vet out?
She seems totally fine jn herself otherwise, happy as once bridle/headcollar is on, but hate ti see her in pain
Thanks for anyone that even managed to read this far!

 

[Dave's Mam]

There are some horrible bitey little flies about at the moment. Has she been bitten & rubbing?

 

[!CobsCan!]

There are some horrible bitey little flies about at the moment. Has she been bitten & rubbing?

Possibly, but she's quite prone to getting itchy and doesn't have any of the rubbed patches she usually would in that scenario

 

[slimjim86]

My girl had ear mites a few months ago and the vet said he'd never known so many cases, she had hair loss on the outside edge of her ears. Worth getting vet out to sedate and have a really good look I'd say x

 

[!CobsCan!]

My girl had ear mites a few months ago and the vet said he'd never known so many cases, she had hair loss on the outside edge of her ears. Worth getting vet out to sedate and have a really good look I'd say x

that's very interesting, thank you. her hair loss is on the inside but vet definitely next stop xx

 

[Sanversera]

Aural plaques?

 

[!CobsCan!]

Aural plaques?

it doesnt't look like the classic presentation no x