The 2014 breeding season saw the introduction of an innovative new breeding management tool, the Equilume Light Mask, across the Northern Hemisphere. Equilume Ltd, an Irish company based in Co Kildare, launched its award-winning mask as an alternative means of providing artificial lighting to horses.

The product has multiple applications but is most recognised for advancing the reproductively active season of mares to meet industry timelines and preventing long gestations in pregnant mares. Well, the results are in and the company has reported that feedback from clients suggest 90% are planning on reordering the product for the 2015 season, with many increasing their orders.