Mares under Lights

Bradbury Park enjoy the challenge of producing a positive test the Mares in foal, therefore to support their goals they operate a covered and uncovered facility where the Dry (empty) Mare is put under lights extending her exposure to day light for a period of approximately 90 days thus bringing her body into thinking spring has come early.  Mares Under Lights is a huge benefit to an owner who is wanting an early foal by giving his mare the best opportunity to start her reproductive system cycling.

 

2011 Season Bradbury Park had 20/22 Mares covered by the 14th September.

 

2010 Season Bradbury Park had all 15 Mares ready for service two days prior to the season beginning and by the 12th September 2010 13 mares were served. 

Below is a link to NZ Thoroughbred Marketing’s Article regarding Bradbury Park and Mares Under Lights success:
Click here to read article

 

Below are figures supplied by Dave Hanlon of Matamata Veterinary Services.  Dave is Bradbury Park’s Reproductive Vet, his results are to be admired

It is interesting that the mares that are not Under Lights take longer to come in to cycling compared to Mares Under Lights