Ear irritation guide

Ear Mites in Horses

Ear irritation in horses can involve mites, ticks, gnats, flies, fungus, wounds, allergies, head shyness, or pain. Do not assume every itchy ear is mites.

Quick answer: If a horse is shaking its head, rubbing ears, resisting bridling, or showing crusting/discharge, check gently and involve your vet if there is pain, odor, drainage, blood, deep debris, swelling, or severe sensitivity.

Call your vet if

• The ear is painful, swollen, bleeding, draining, or foul-smelling.
• The horse is suddenly head shy or unsafe to handle.
• There is deep debris, neurologic signs, head tilt, or balance changes.
• You suspect mites but cannot safely confirm what is happening.

Skin-care support path

Use product only on appropriate external skin areas and only when the issue is not inside the ear canal or requiring veterinary treatment.

• Rapid Relief Restorative Cream
• Rapid Relief Restorative Spray
• Rapid Relief Collection