BETA Business Awards 2010 Finalists

Feb 1 2010

Companies and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the equestrian sector are set to be honoured in the 2010 BETA Business Awards. The annual ceremony will take place at the British Equestrian Trade Association’s Gala Dinner, at the Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on 21 February.

“These national accolades highlight BETA’s remit to promote excellence in equestrian commerce,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “Congratulations to all who have reached the finals by setting the high standards of professionalism that BETA encourages.

“It is particularly pleasing that record numbers of nominations have been received from the public wanting to praise their favourite retailer or feed company helpline. Such is the interest and enthusiasm for the BETA Business Awards that the eventual winners should be very proud indeed.”

All finalists were nominated for the BETA Business Awards by their customers or peers within the equestrian trade. The search for the overall winners is now under way – and the process (depending on the award category) includes BETA members’ votes, mystery shoppers and incognito telephone calls. An independent panel will scrutinise the finalists’ submissions.

There are 12 award categories, including the Harry Hall Retail Employee of the Year,  Joules Equestrian Event of the Year,  Haygain Feed Helpline of the Year, UKTI Export Award, SEIB Retailer of the Year and the BETA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Finalists for 2010 BETA Business Awards are:

Harry Hall Retail Employee Of The Year

  • Jean Costello – Tower Farm Saddlers, near Rugby, Warwickshire
  • Rachel Bostock – R&R Country, near Selby, North Yorkshire
  • Adele Barnes – Countrywide Farmers, Gloucester
  • Becci Burton – Countrywide Farmers, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
  • Megan Thomas – Countrywide Farmers, Witney, Oxfordshire
  • Kathryn Martyn – Countrywide Farmers, near Taunton, Somerset
  • Joanne Drinkwater – Countrywide Farmers, Raglan, Gwent
  • Pip Perkins – Countrywide Farmers, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Joules Equestrian Event Of The Year

  • Blair Castle Horse Trials
  • Royal International Horse Show
  • The Festival of British Eventing – Gatcombe
  • Burghley Horse Trials

TSM Rider Award

  • Carl Hester – nominated by Amerigo and Net-Tex
  • Amy Stovold – nominated by Weatherbeeta/Bates
  • Tina Cook – nominated by Blue Chip Feeds
  • Piggy French – nominated by Dodson & Horrell
  • Oliver Townend – nominated by Dodson & Horrell and Battle, Hayward & Bower
  • Sam Griffiths – nominated by Equilibrium Products
  • Liam Treadwell – nominated by Dever Saddlery

Haygain Feed Helpline Of The Year

  • Allen & Page
  • Dodson & Horrell
  • Natural Animal Feeds
  • TopSpec Equine

UKTI Export Award

  • Hilton Herbs, near Crewkerne, Somerset
  • Black Country Saddles, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Carr & Day & Martin, Lytham, Lancashire
  • Equilibrium Products, near Chesham, Buckinghamshire

ETN Sales Representative/Agent Of The Year

  • Dave Cook – E Jeffries & Sons, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Michael Darley – E Jeffries & Sons, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Nikki Newcombe – Black Country Saddles, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Rebecca Archer – Gallopers UK, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
  • Dean Mastouras – Matchmakers International, near Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Graham Poole – Thomas H Loveday

BETA Trade Supplier Of The Year

  • E Jeffries & Sons, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Horseware Ireland, Dundalk, County Louth
  • Black Country Saddles, Walsall, West Midlands
  • Matchmakers International, near Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Equilbrium Products, near Chesham, Buckinghamshire
  • Gallopers UK, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

BETA Trade Website Of The Year

  • Horseware Ireland
  • Horslyx (Caltech)

SEIB Retailer Of The Year Mail Order/Internet Retailer

  • Robinsons Country Leisure, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire
  • Ingatestone Saddlery Centre, Ingatestone, Essex
  • Feedmark, Harlston, Norfolk
  • Supplement Solutions, Preston, Lancashire
  • Horse Health, Winsor, Hampshire

SEIB REtailer Of The Year – Large Tack Shop

  • Ingatestone Saddlery Centre, Ingatestone, Essex
  • Robinsons Country Leisure, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire
  • Robinsons Country Leisure, Cannock, Staffordshire
  • Tower Farm Saddlers, Rugby, Warwickshire
  • Wadswick Country Store, near Corsham, Wiltshire

SEIB Retailer Of The Year – Small Tack Shop

  •  Millwheel Tack Shop, near Wokingham, Berkshire
  • Iron Horse Equestrian Supplies, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire
  • Stroud Saddlery, Stroud, Gloucestershire
  • Express Equine, Long Stratton, Norfolk
  • WES Garrett Saddlers, Cheddar, Somerset

BETA Lifetime Achievement Award

The recipient of this prestigious award will be named at the BETA Gala Dinner