Here’s a simple explanation of why Sonaray lights look different from others: Imagine you’re getting ready for a ride in the arena, and you notice that the lighting from Sonaray feels different from the others. Well, that’s because they use a different technology called COB, which stands for “Chip on Board.” Most other lights use…
Arena lighting for campdrafting has some extra factors that need to be taken into consideration compared to dressage or jumping arenas. For starters, we have an entire second species to think of when we add cattle to the equation! Considering horse and cattle vision Cattle and horses have many similarities when it comes to their…
Are you currently contending with your horse’s thick, hairy winter coat? Long winter coats on your riding, competition, or show horses can be difficult to deal with for a number of reasons. Not only are they almost impossible to keep clean and neat, but they also cause our riding horses to quickly overheat when exercised.…
Horse’s Field of Vision The way horses see the world is almost entirely different to that of humans — from the distances they can see, to the colours they can process. It is an essential element to understand the behaviour of horses when resting in a stable, practising in a riding arena, facing an obstacle,…
Sonaray Australia was on the Australian Standards Committee that developed the Australian Sports Lighting standards to include Equestrian Lighting. This development was fully supported by Equestrian Australia. It’s been two years since Australian Standards included an official equestrian lighting standard (AS2560.2.2021), elevating the sport to align with international benchmarks. Recognising the need for comprehensive illumination that…