system that coordinates all bodily functions to a 24-hr (daily) and 365-day (annual) rhythm. Blue light is the most biologically effective light responsible for regulating an animal’s internal rhythms. The Equilume Performance Lighting system comprises fully automated intelligent Stable Lights and mobile Light Masks that exploit the benefits of the blue wavelength light for horses. The Equilume Cashel Light Mask is a rechargeable headpiece that provides the horse with biologically effective levels of blue light. It is a mobile light therapy device designed for both competition and leisure horses which can be used in the field, in the stable and when travelling. The Equilume Stable Light is a fully automated
recommend the Equilume Stable Lights to anyone looking to maximise their results.” CORRECT LIGHTING IMPACTS PHYSIOLOGY AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL It is hard to believe that a lighting system can impact so many aspects of a horse’s health and welfare. Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy, Founder & CSO at Equilume, explains: “Normal indoor lighting falls significantly short on providing the optimum light spectrum for horses to function well. The Equilume Stable Light and Light Mask
lighting system that replicates the benefits of sunlight for the stabled horse, providing biologically effective levels of blue light by day and restful red light at night. It is scientifically developed and specifically designed for horses, to provide lighting that best reflects and mimics the quality and consistency of light in a natural day-night cycle. If you are interested in learning more about the science behind Equilume and purchasing Equilume products for your horse, visit www.equilume.com
were specifically designed to stimulate cells that drive strong, healthy rhythms throughout the horse’s body. The goal is to provide the horse with lighting that best reflects and mimics the benefits of the natural environmental day- night cycle. This is essential to generate and maintain circadian rhythms that ensure optimum health and performance. Our research results as well as feedback from clients are very exciting; horses thrive under this system – they put on more lean muscle, increase appetites, improve behaviour and focus during training sessions, coat condition blossoms and they are healthier overall.” Horses need light for far more than just vision. The constantly repeating cycles of light and dark synchronise an internal clock
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