Arena Lighting Calculator | Horse Arena Lighting Design
Get Your Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations
Includes up to 8% off the price of our recommended lighting productsDetermining the right lighting systems for horse arenas by using a lighting layout is essential for ensuring uniform lighting. When done properly, horse arena lighting design will eliminate shadows to ensure proper lighting throughout the facility.
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How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
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What is Horse Arena Lighting Design?
Horse Arena Lighting Design is a process we offer to model lighting in an indoor or outdoor horse arena. Using our horse arena light fixtures, we create a visual plan for either indoor or outdoor arenas. The report will show the expected light levels, the locations of the lighting fixtures, and light balancing.
How Many Lumens Do You Need to Light a Riding Arena?
We recommend a range of 5-20 lumens per square foot for recreational horse arenas, 10-20 lumens per square foot for mid-level arenas, and 20-50 lumens per square foot for professional-level horse riding arenas.
Speaking of this in terms of lumens is not necessarily the best approach. We would recommend that you start with the foot candles needed. Then let us create a lighting plan that will specify the proper light fixture to meet your needs.
For those who need lumens per square foot, the formula is 1 lumen / square foot = 1 foot candle.
- Outdoor Recreational Arena (Recreational): 5-10 fc
- Outdoor Recreational Arena (Mid-Level): 10-20 fc
- Outdoor Recreational Arena (Professional Level): 20-50 fc
- Indoor Recreational Arena (Recreation): 10-20 fc
- Indoor Recreational Arena (Professional): 20-40 fc
Are There Any Special Considerations for Indoor Horse Arena Lighting Design or Outdoor Horse Arena?
It’s particularly important to make sure the light is balanced across the arena space, whether it’s an indoor riding arena or an outdoor arena. It is easier to achieve balance in indoor arenas since led horse arena lighting can be mounted from above. It’s not just about brightness or energy-efficient, bright lights. It’s also about light balance across the entire arena, light distribution, and providing the perfect lighting solution.
What is an Arena Lighting Design Calculator?
An arena lighting calculator is a simple tool that will give you an estimate of the number of lights you might need to meet the requirements. But it’s only a starting point. More importantly, where the LED lights should be installed, and whether the lights need a specific optic or beam angle can only be discovered with a lighting plan.
We’ve heard a few horror stories where customers only use calculators and then find out the lighting is horrible. The type of light you choose is even more important than the number of fixtures you use.
What are the Most Important Criteria for Designing a Lighting Plan for a Horse Arena?
The two most important criteria are light levels and balanced lighting. Horses do not like shadows, so having the light show up balanced without shadows and bright spots is the goal of a successful lighting plan. If you install the lights we specify in the lighting plan where we indicate they should go, you should have a successful result.
How Accurate is a Lighting Plan?
A lighting plan, and the data it shows, are 100 percent reliable. Assuming the information we are provided is accurate, and there are no known obstacles, the light you see in the arena should be extremely close to the foot candle readings you see on the lighting plan report.
What is the Difference Between a Lighting Design Calculator and a Lighting Plan?
Use a calculator if:
- You are looking for a free, online tool to quickly calculate the number of fixtures you need
- You want quick, simple, and immediate results
- You are looking for a count of light fixtures needed based on a specific budget
- You need a rough estimate on quantity and layout/configuration does not matter
- There is no need to include specific light balance and shadows in your documentation
Use a lighting plan layout if:
- You would like a professional lighting plan engineer to review your requirements
- You need a calculated lighting plan that shows foot candle readings
- You need to see how balanced the light levels are, and you care about reducing shadows
- You want to show aiming angles, and light positions in scale within your indoor or outdoor area
- You need professional assurance that the lights you buy will be the right choice
Sample Horse Arena Lighting Plan and Heat Map
Completed LED Lighting Supply Horse Arena Projects
