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Indoor Horse Riding Arena - Eliminating Glare and Shadows through Lighting Design

 

Indoor Horse Riding Arenas 

Eliminating Glare & Shadows through Lighting Design


Indoor Horse Riding Arena

  • Install Lights at Appropriate Heights

    • Lights should be installed at the maximum possible mounting height, ideally following the slope of the roof structure.  This increases the uniformity, giving even light distribution and reduces both shadows and glare. 
     
    Indoor Equestrian Riding Arena

    • Choose the Most Effective LED Lights

      • Type of Lights

      The lights used should be LED to reduce energy consumption and running costs (typically by 60%).  The most suitable product types are LED Linear High Bays or LED Circular High Bays. 

      Optic/Beam Angle

      A Mid-Wide Optic, or 90 Degree Lens, provides the best balance between light distribution and glare reduction.  This gives suitably efficient coverage while ensuring that glare remains out of the rider & horse's eye line. 


      Wattage

      The required Wattage (Power) of the LED Lights will be dependant on:
       
      The Overall Size of the Arena

      Larger Arenas typically require more lights, and higher wattages, than Smaller Arenas.

      This is due to illuminating a larger floor space to the desired lux level.

      The Height of the Arena 

      Higher-Powered lights are necessary when roof heights are higher - light intensity significantly decreases over increased vertical distances.

      The Intended Use of the Arena

      Private-Use Arenas are typically illuminated to a lower level than Club/Competition Riding Venues.

      Similarly, Flat-Work is deemed less dangerous than Jumping and demands lower illumination levels.

       

      • Use the Most Efficient Arrangement

        • Luminaire (Light) Density should match the shape of the arena.  
        The volume of lights should be greatest along the arena length.

        Uniformity can be increased by reducing the distance between the lights and the arena boundary.  Typically a distance of 2-3m provides the best results in reducing perimeter shadows.

            Horse Arena Lighting Scheme

        Further Guidance

        Equestrian Riding Arenas have specialist lighting requirements. To ensure that your Indoor Arena meets your needs regarding intended use, lux levels and planning permissions: 

        View our tips for Outdoor Horse Arena Lighting.

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