Dressage is an elegant performance discipline that has gained popularity in recent years. It is practiced primarily on horseback and involves precise, measured movements. In order to perform in a dressage arena, you will need to create a safe and suitable environment for your horse and rider. This means that the lighting in the arena must be of sufficient quality and brightness to provide enough illumination for the rider to perform at their best. The type of lighting used in a dressage arena will depend on the specific needs of the venue. Here is a breakdown of the different types of lighting used in a dressage arena and how they can help you create the perfect space for competition.
The horse-side lighting is designed to provide the rider with the best view of the horse and the arena. The light fixtures should be placed on the wall of the arena at a height from the ground that allows the rider to see the horse and the arena from a standing position. The fixtures should be placed at the center of the arena and on the opposite side of the rider. This will allow the rider to see the horse and the rider’s position from every angle. The fixtures should be placed in a location that is not directly in the rider’s line of sight, as this can create glare. The horse-side lighting fixtures should be equipped with a dimmer switch to allow the rider to adjust the brightness at their discretion.
Rider-side lighting is used to light the rider and the rider’s immediate surroundings. The fixtures should be placed on the wall of the arena at a height from the ground that allows the rider to see the horse and the arena from a standing position. The fixtures should be placed in a location that is not directly in the rider’s line of sight, as this can create glare. The fixtures should be placed on both sides of the rider and should be placed at an equal distance from the rider. The fixtures should be equipped with a dimmer switch to allow the rider to adjust the brightness at their discretion.
General lighting is used to light the entire arena. The fixtures should be placed on the wall of the arena at a height from the ground that allows the rider to see the horse and the arena from a standing position. The fixtures should be placed in a location that is not directly in the rider’s line of sight, as this can create glare. The fixtures should be placed on both sides of the rider and should be placed at an equal distance from the rider. The fixtures should be equipped with a dimmer switch to allow the rider to adjust the brightness at their discretion.
The rider-side lighting and the general lighting should be placed on the wall of the arena at a height from the ground that allows the rider to see the horse and the arena from a standing position. The fixtures should be placed in a location that is not directly in the rider’s line of sight, as this can create glare. The fixtures should be placed on both sides of the rider and should be placed at an equal distance from the rider. The fixtures should be equipped with a dimmer switch to allow the rider to adjust the brightness at their discretion.