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HorseLight horse stable lights

Natural summer light all year round

Natural summer light all year round

HorseLight is an advanced blue light therapy easily obtained through a unique lighting system designed specifically for stables within the horse industry. The lighting fixtures are durable, highly robust, and can even be cleaned with a high-pressure sprayer, recognizing the dusty and dirty environment stables can become!

There are options available for all horse owners, regardless of the size of their facilities. Whether you have one horse or manage a training stable with 100 horses, the installation process is straightforward. Additionally, it helps reduce energy bills and decrease your ecological footprint. All lamps come with a hassle-free 5-year warranty and an expected lifespan of over 50,000 hours - that's up to 3125 days, or 8.5 years of reliability based on average daily usage of 16 hours.

We also conduct on-site visits to provide quotes for installations in larger stables, offering schematic lighting designs for architects working on new developments, and replacing many of the old/defective or required lighting fixtures.

HorseLight is trusted by owners and trainers in various disciplines. The technology has been scientifically proven to enhance the performance, health, and well-being of horses by emitting a highly specific spectrum of blue light.

Natural summer light all year round

How does it work?

HorseLight stable lighting delivers a specific spectrum of light that accurately mimics natural daylight in the summer. Combined with the HorseLight controller, horses in stables can benefit from natural daylight conditions, including the seasonal lengthening and shortening of daylight periods, optimizing their health, well-being, performance, and breeding capabilities.

The Mystery of Melatonin
Melatonin is the sleep hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, regulated by the type and intensity of light entering the eye. During darkness or low light levels, melatonin production is 'enabled,' promoting sleep and activating the body's rest, recovery, and repair system. When the eye receives the right spectrum and intensity of light, such as bright daylight, melatonin production is 'disabled,' and serotonin is released, enhancing alertness and optimizing biological performance. Increased serotonin allows the horse's body to function better, promoting an improved mood.

How does it work?

Don't be sad

For those familiar with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), it's known that symptoms of this condition in humans include difficulties with concentration, reduced productivity, fatigue, feelings of depression or sadness, irritability, listlessness, and withdrawal from social activities. Independent studies have shown that horses do indeed suffer from SAD and are just as susceptible to the decrease in daylight as humans. This daily cycle of darkness and light is known as the circadian rhythm (biological clock) and affects many biological activities and seasonal cycles in the body. Regulating melatonin offers significant benefits from this therapy.

Don't be sad

Summer daylight spectrum

It is the blue spectrum light in natural daylight that inhibits melatonin production and promotes optimal biological performance.

Summer daylight spectrum

Horselight-spectrum

With its unique blend of blue and white LED chips, HorseLight provides the right light spectrum to suppress melatonin production, just like natural daylight.

Horselight-spectrum

Normaal white LED spectrum

They provide very little blue spectrum light and do not sufficiently impact melatonin production to achieve the performance and other benefits that HorseLight offers.

Normaal white LED spectrum

Why use HorseLight to regulate Melatonin?

It is widely accepted, both in humans and animals, that melatonin production is inhibited by blue light in the 465 NM spectrum and requires 120 lux light intensity.

Today, many sport and recreational horses are kept in stables throughout the year for various reasons. Depending on the stable environment, many horses are exposed to daylight levels that are too low to completely suppress melatonin production, even in the summer. This disrupts the natural circadian rhythm and can lead to suboptimal performance for horses in the stable. By programming the HorseLight system to automatically turn on at fixed times in the morning, the light levels in each individual stable are ensured to be sufficient to suppress melatonin release throughout the entire day (or photoperiod).

Unlike standard LED, fluorescent, and other types of lighting, the HorseLight system is specifically designed to deliver the right type and intensity of light to mimic summer daylight conditions. HorseLight fixtures, resembling standard fluorescent tubes, provide these light levels in all corners of the stable or barn. The HorseLight timer/control unit regulates the 'on' time or photoperiod, ensuring the right combination of light and darkness to facilitate the natural circadian rhythm and optimize biological performance.

Why use HorseLight to regulate Melatonin?

Benefits of HorseLight for all horses:

  • Improved Overall Health:
    HorseLight supports horses' natural biological rhythms, leading to enhanced physical and mental well-being for all horses.
  • Enhanced Mood and Behavior:
    Proper lighting conditions contribute to a positive mood, reduced stress, and improved behavior, creating a harmonious environment for horses and their handlers.
  • Optimized Digestive Health:
    Horses exposed to HorseLight exhibit improved appetite and digestion, ensuring efficient nutrient absorption and overall digestive health.
  • Healthy Coat and Skin:
    The balanced light spectrum provided by HorseLight promotes a healthy coat and skin, reducing skin issues and ensuring horses look their best.
  • Reduced Risk of Illness:
    By minimizing pathogenic bacteria and fungi in the stable environment, HorseLight helps reduce the risk of illnesses, leading to healthier horses.
  • Supports Natural Behavior:
    Proper lighting conditions allow horses to exhibit natural behaviors, such as social interactions and grazing, promoting mental and physical stimulation.
  • Enhanced Immune System:
    The stress-reducing effects of HorseLight positively impact the immune system, making horses more resilient against diseases and infections.
  • Improved Hoof Health:
    Horses raised under HorseLight conditions often exhibit better hoof health, leading to reduced incidences of hoof-related issues.
  • Consistent Performance:
    Whether for leisure riding or competitive sports, horses exposed to HorseLight demonstrate consistent performance, allowing riders and trainers to achieve their goals effectively.
  • Longer Lifespan:
    By supporting overall health and well-being, HorseLight contributes to a longer and healthier lifespan for horses, ensuring they lead fulfilling lives.
Benefits of HorseLight for all horses:

Benefits of HorseLight for performance horses

  • Enhanced Performance:
    HorseLight's optimal lighting conditions support horses' physical and mental well-being, leading to improved performance in various disciplines.
  • Regulated Circadian Rhythms:
    By mimicking natural daylight, HorseLight helps regulate horses' circadian rhythms, promoting better sleep patterns and overall health.
  • Increased Alertness:
    The specific light spectrum provided by HorseLight enhances horses' alertness and focus, leading to improved concentration during training and competitions.
  • Faster Recovery:
    Horses exposed to HorseLight experience better rest at night, enabling faster recovery after physical exertion and reducing the risk of injuries.
  • Extended Training Hours:
    With HorseLight, training hours can be extended into the evening, allowing for consistent exercise routines regardless of the natural daylight duration.
  • Reduced Stress:
    Stable environments with HorseLight create a calming atmosphere, reducing stress levels in horses and positively impacting their behavior and performance.
  • Enhanced Muscle Development:
    Proper lighting conditions support horses' natural growth and muscle development, contributing to their overall physical fitness and strength.
  • Improved Immune Function:
    By reducing pathogenic bacteria and fungi in the stable, HorseLight helps boost horses' immune systems, keeping them healthier and more resilient.
  • Longer Riding Seasons:
    HorseLight extends the perception of summertime conditions, enabling trainers and riders to maintain consistent training schedules throughout more months of the year.
  • Overall Well-being:
    HorseLight contributes to the overall well-being of performance horses, ensuring they remain healthy, content, and at the top of their game.
Benefits of HorseLight for performance horses

Benefits of HorseLight for breeding:

  • Optimized Reproductive Health:
    HorseLight supports the natural reproductive cycles of mares, enhancing fertility and increasing the chances of successful breeding.
  • Regulated Breeding Seasons:
    By extending daylight conditions, HorseLight helps regulate mares' estrous cycles, allowing for more predictable breeding seasons and planned pregnancies.
  • Healthy Foal Development:
    Foals raised under HorseLight conditions benefit from improved growth rates, stronger bones, and overall better health, ensuring a robust start in life.
  • Enhanced Milk Production:
    Mares exposed to HorseLight exhibit enhanced milk production, providing ample nutrition for foals and supporting their early growth and development.
  • Reduced Stress:
    A well-lit and comfortable environment created by HorseLight reduces stress in both mares and foals, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healthy pregnancies and foal growth.
  • Increased Breeding Success:
    The improved overall health and well-being of mares under HorseLight contribute to higher breeding success rates, leading to more successful pregnancies and live foal births.
  • Improved Mare Health:
    HorseLight's natural light spectrum positively influences the hormonal balance of mares, leading to better overall health, reproductive function, and a more relaxed demeanor.
  • Early Foal Development:
    Foals raised under HorseLight conditions exhibit early physical and mental development, ensuring a strong foundation for future training and competition.
  • Better Breeding Management:
    By facilitating natural breeding behaviors, HorseLight allows breeders to manage their breeding programs more effectively, leading to improved outcomes and desired bloodline continuity.
  • Customer Satisfaction:
    Breeders using HorseLight often report increased customer satisfaction, as healthier, well-developed foals contribute to positive reviews and repeat business.
Benefits of HorseLight for breeding:

Red light function

Our HorseLight lighting systems take it a step further by incorporating red observation light, which is an essential feature for horse stables. Our HorseLight Advanced system provides this red observation light at night, allowing you to easily conduct observations without needing to use the white lights. This is especially convenient during feeding, performing final night checks, or when returning home late at night. The red light doesn't suppress melatonin production, ensuring horses' natural sleep cycles remain undisturbed during the dark period.

Red light function