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MHB illuminates equestrian event Indoor Friesland with Elation KL

In October 2022, MHB of the Netherlands provided sport lighting for Indoor Friesland, one of Europe’s top equestrian competitions. MHB used their recently expanded inventory of Elation Professional’s KL Panel LED softlights. The company had added to their inventory of KL Panels in September 2022 with 100 additional units and immediately deployed them on the equestrian event.

Indoor Friesland returned after a 15-year absence as top national and international riders competed in dressage and horse jumping at the WTC Expo in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. MHB collaborated with the event for the first time as technical AV partner, providing sport and show lighting as well as LED screens and other technical essentials.

The biggest challenge was to light the large arena in an even wash of consistent color temperature daylight white, light that would neither distract nor “dazzle” the horses. A smooth field of light also meant that spectators could view the competition without dark areas or strong shadows, and the high illumination levels and uniform field also benefited the broadcast cameras.

Because of MHB’s positive experience lighting the Olympic Qualification Tournament in curling with KL Panels last December, MHB owner Marten Hylkema again opted for the Elation unit. After contacting Elation’s Bert Schmeits, Key Account Manager Benelux, to set a plan in motion, the 100 units were delivered in time for the event.

Immediately after each day’s competition the fixtures transitioned as multi-color show lights to complement music and other entertainment. In-between competitions, the KL Panels’ CCT would adjust lower to project warmer light and create a more intimate atmosphere.

MHB’s September investment also included 100 KL Fresnel 4 warm-white LED Fresnel lights, which were all employed at Indoor Friesland’s equestrian straw village to light the stands of various equestrian shops, horse transport companies and other related businesses.

(Photos: Lucas Kemper)

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