LED lighting for riding halls
For riding halls, DIN EN 12193 specifies three lighting classes: 200 lx for training and leisure riding (Class III), 300 lx for mid-level competitions (Class II) and 500 lx for top-level sport (Class I). Also important are even light without hard shadows, no glare for rider and horse, and luminaires that tolerate dust and moisture.
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Send an enquiry for riding hall lightingWhat matters in riding hall lighting
Low-glare for rider and horse
Direct glare and reflections disturb training and tests.
Uniform, without hard shadows
Horses see very well in twilight and react more strongly to differences in brightness than people do. Large differences in luminance, hard shadows and dark corners should therefore be avoided.
Dust and moisture
In winter and on rainy days humidity rises, and fine particles from the arena surface settle on the luminaires.
Dimming without flicker
To switch between training and competition, the luminaires should be dimmable.
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Low-glare for rider and horse
Horses are sensitive to glare and hard shadows. We therefore set the arrangement and optics of the luminaires so that the light falls calmly and softly onto the arena.
- Layout
- Optics
- Low-glare luminaires
Light by playing level
| Average illuminance | Playing level | Lighting class | Uniformity | Glare rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200lx | Training, school and leisure riding | Class III | U 0.5 | |
| 300lx | Mid-level competitions | Class II | U 0.6 | |
| 500lx | High-performance sport | Class I | U 0.7 |
Lighting requirements by level: training and competition
What do the values mean?
Lux tells you how much light reaches the pitch. Uniformity shows how evenly it is distributed, and the glare rating how strongly the floodlights cause glare.
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Illuminance (lx): How much light falls on a surface. 1 lx equals 1 lumen per square metre. For sports facilities, the average horizontal illuminance on the playing area is usually given.
Uniformity (U): Lowest divided by average illuminance. The closer the value is to 1, the more even the light.
Glare rating (GR): Assesses how strongly floodlights cause glare at outdoor facilities, on a scale from 10 (no glare) to 90 (unbearable glare).
Suitable floodlights
For riding halls with dust and moisture, the 07v5 ECO high-bay luminaire with IP65 protection and a dust-repellent coating is a good fit.
- Series 07
07v5 ECO
Halls with robust requirements: riding halls, multi-purpose, tennis and padel halls, storage and multi-purpose halls.
- Colour temperature
- 3000 K, 4000 K, 5000 K
- Power
- 150–300 W
- Weight
- 8.7–9.5 kg
Datasheet as PDF (286 KB) - Series 07
07v6
Riding halls, sports halls, exhibition areas, industrial and commercial halls. Extremely low-glare.
- Colour temperature
- 3000 K, 4000 K, 5000 K
- Power
- 100–200 W
- Weight
- 4.25 kg
Datasheet as PDF (298 KB)
Emergency lighting needed too?
If needed, you can get emergency lighting for your site through our sister brand NOTLUX.
To NOTLUXFrequently asked questions
How many lux does a riding hall need?
Under DIN EN 12193, at least 200 lx for training and leisure riding, 300 lx for mid-level competitions and 500 lx for top-level sport. Uniformity rises from 0.5 to 0.6 and then 0.7.
How many lux does an outdoor riding arena need?
Under DIN EN 12193, at least 100 lx for training and leisure riding (Class III, uniformity 0.5), 200 lx for mid-level competitions (Class II, 0.5) and 500 lx for top-level sport (Class I, 0.7).
Why do obstacles need more light?
So that horse and rider can see obstacles well when jumping, higher vertical illuminance is needed. Spectators benefit too.
Can a riding hall be planned for both training and competitions?
Yes. The installation is designed for the higher requirement, for example 300 lx, and dimmed for training. For example 300 lx for tournaments, turned down to 200 lx in training.
What ingress protection do luminaires in a riding hall need?
Because of dust from the arena surface and high humidity in winter, technical sources recommend a high ingress protection rating. Exactly which one depends on the hall, and we check this during planning.
Is it worth replacing old fluorescent tubes?
That depends on hall height, existing installation and use. Using your details on the existing installation, we calculate the new lighting and show you the difference.
Send an enquiry for riding hall lighting
Location and contact details are enough. We will get back to you with an initial assessment for your hall.
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