Sports Sector — Equestrian

Horse Stables & Arena LED Lights

Lighting for Arenas, Manèges & Stables

For over 20 years, LED & Power has designed and supplied equestrian lighting for yards and riding schools across the UK. Our range covers low-glare fittings for indoor arenas, asymmetric floodlights for outdoor arenas, and sealed fittings for stables. Horses are sensitive to flicker and spook at shadows, so we specify flicker-free fittings giving even light with no dark patches. LED cuts energy costs by up to 60%.

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Why Choose LED & Power for Your Horse Stables?

With years of experience supplying and designing sports and outdoor lighting across the UK, we help equestrian owners get the lighting right first time. We specify only proven, premium LED fittings, the best lights in the industry, and put them in the right places using full lux and layout calculations to EN 12193. Horses need steady, even, flicker-free light to stay calm and see clearly, and stables need sealed fittings that cope with dust and damp, so we design for both, along with outdoor arenas and yards, all to suit your site and your budget.

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Lighting standards

Recommended Lux Levels for Equestrian Facilities

The table below shows recommended lighting levels for the main areas of an equestrian site, based on BS EN 12193 (sports lighting) for arenas and EN 12464-1 for stables and support areas.

Maintained Illuminance (Em) by Application

CIBSE SLL Code for Lighting – recommended values for horse stables & arena led lights environments

  • Indoor Arena — Schooling / Training 200
  • Arena — Competition / Dressage 300–500
  • Outdoor Manège / School 100–200
  • Stables / Stalls 50–100
  • Grooming & Tacking Areas 200
  • Wash Bays 150–200
  • Tack & Feed Rooms 150–200
  • Yard & Circulation 50–100
0 lux 500 lux max shown
Application area Em lux Uo min UGR max CCT LPD W/m² IP rating
Indoor Arena — Schooling / Training 200 0.6 UGR ≤22 4000K ≤8 IP65
Arena — Competition / Dressage 300–500 0.7 UGR ≤22 4000–5000K ≤12 IP65
Outdoor Manège / School 100–200 0.5 GR ≤50 4000K site dependent IP66
Stables / Stalls 50–100 0.4 UGR ≤25 3000–4000K ≤5 IP65
Grooming & Tacking Areas 200 0.5 UGR ≤22 4000K ≤7 IP65
Wash Bays 150–200 0.5 UGR ≤22 4000K ≤7 IP65
Tack & Feed Rooms 150–200 0.4 UGR ≤22 4000K ≤6 IP44 / IP65
Yard & Circulation 50–100 0.4 GR ≤50 4000K ≤4 IP65

Our Service

Horse Stables Lighting Design

From the first site survey, our specialists design and deliver a lighting scheme tailored to your yard, arena and stables. We balance even, flicker-free light and glare control with your energy and budget targets, so horses stay calm, riders see clearly, and your running costs stay low.

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  • Lux and layout calculations to EN 12193
  • Flicker-free, even coverage designed for horse welfare
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  1. 1

    Site survey & requirements

    We assess your arena size, roof or column heights, stable blocks, existing fittings and how each area is used.

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    Free lighting design

    We produce a lux plan with fitting positions, wattages and predicted light levels across arenas, stables and yards.

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    Lux & layout calculations

    We confirm maintained illuminance and even, shadow-free uniformity for arenas, plus the right IP rating for stable areas.

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    Clear, itemised quote

    A transparent, no-obligation quote with trade pricing applied where relevant.

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    Supply & fast delivery

    Your fittings picked, packed and delivered across the UK, free over £200.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LED lighting for your horse stables & arena led lights.

What are the benefits of LED lighting for equestrian arenas?

LED gives bright, even, flicker-free light across the whole arena, which is safer and calmer for horses, as they are sensitive to flicker and can spook at shadows or dark patches. It also cuts energy costs by up to 60% against metal halide, reaches full brightness instantly, and lasts far longer with less maintenance. Better light means clearer visibility for riders and horses in training and competition, whatever the time of day or weather.

Why should I upgrade my equestrian lighting to LEDs?

Older metal halide or fluorescent arena lighting is expensive to run, slow to warm up, prone to flicker and needs frequent lamp changes at height. LED fixes all of that, with lower bills, instant full light, flicker-free operation that suits horses, and a lifespan measured in years rather than months. For stables and yards, sealed LED fittings also cope far better with dust, damp and ammonia than standard lamps.

What equestrian LED lighting solutions does LED & Power offer?

We offer a full range for equestrian sites, low-glare LED high bays and linear fittings for indoor arenas, asymmetric floodlights for outdoor arenas and manèges, sealed IP65 tri-proof fittings for stables, stalls and wash bays, and battens and bulkheads for tack rooms and feed stores, plus floodlights for yards. Everything is chosen for even, flicker-free light and for the dust and moisture found around horses, and we help you match the right fitting to each area.

How bright should equestrian arena lighting be?

For most riding and schooling, an arena is lit to around 200 lux, rising to 300 to 500 lux for competition, dressage and show jumping where detail and pace matter. Outdoor arenas often sit a little lower, around 100 to 200 lux. Just as important as brightness is even coverage with no dark patches or harsh shadows, which can unsettle horses. We calculate the right level and layout for your arena as part of the free design.

How much can I save by switching to LED equestrian lighting?

Switching to LED typically cuts arena and stable lighting energy use by up to 60% against metal halide, and more against older fluorescent. Arenas and yards are often lit for long hours through the darker months, so the savings build quickly, and adding sensors in stables and stores saves more. The upfront cost is usually recovered within two to three years.

How long do LED equestrian lights last?

Quality LED fittings last 50,000 hours or more, which for most yards means 10 years or more before output drops significantly. That is far longer than the metal halide lamps they replace, which needed changing every year or two, often at height in an arena. Sealed IP-rated fittings also hold up much better in dusty, damp stable environments, helping them reach their full life.

What are the advantages of LED arena lighting?

LED arena lighting combines even, glare-free, flicker-free light with low running costs and long life. It reaches full brightness instantly, so there is no waiting for lamps to warm up, and it works with dimming and controls to suit different activities. For horse welfare, steady flicker-free light and good uniformity reduce spooking and help both horse and rider see clearly, which makes for safer, calmer sessions.

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