BETA

Nourishing the Next Generation 🐴🌱

The breeding season brings the excitement of new life!
Watching foals develop through their first months is a highlight for any breeder – but, behind the scenes, nutrition plays a powerful role in shaping their future.
From birth to 24 months of age, young horses experience rapid growth and intense tissue development, making high-quality protein and essential amino acids especially important for building strong muscle, bone and connective tissue 💪🦴
Minerals are equally important. A well-managed calcium-to-phosphorus ratio helps ensure correct skeletal development, while copper and zinc contribute to strong cartilage and joint health. Forage provides valuable fibre, yet its natural levels of vitamins A, D and E often fall short of what young horses require for optimal growth 🌾
Ensuring these vitamins are provided in appropriate amounts helps maintain steady, controlled development. Stud balancers are carefully formulated to deliver these nutrients, without encouraging excess condition.
Thoughtful nutritional planning during these early months can make a meaningful difference to long-term soundness and athletic ability, giving young horses the best possible start 🌟

Thank you D& H for the great advice!

Join the conversation and help spread the word! Use the hashtag #BFFF26 and follow us for daily updates. Keep an eye on our posts and share useful tips far and wide to ensure all horses receive the best care and nutrition. 🐎

Let’s start of #BFFF26 Spring Edition! 🐎✨
This time, our overarching theme is A Lifetime of Nutrition. Whether you are managing a new arrival, a performance athlete, or a veteran, we are here to help you navigate seasonal shifts and provide nutritional support for every stage of your horse`s life.

Thanks to BETA members, we have a packed fortnight ahead with expert advice, exciting prizes, and a series of must-watch webinars hosted by BETA’s Claire Williams.
This Spring, we are focusing on the topics that matter most right now:
• 🌾 Forage Focus: Navigating potential shortages and making the most of spring grazing.
• 🍼 Breeding & New Life: Nutritional support for mares in late pregnancy/lactation and maintaining stallion health.
• 🏆 Competition Prep: Fueling your horse for the upcoming show season and staying NOPS aware.
• 🌱 Laminitis Awareness: Keeping metabolic health front and centre as the spring grass comes through.

We want every rider and owner to have the best nutritional tools this season. Tag your friends in the comments below to make sure they don`t miss out on these expert tips and prize giveaways! 🎁👇

#BFFF26 #ALifetimeOfNutrition #EquineHealth #BETAFedFactFortnight #HorseCare #SpringGrazing #EquineNutrition

🔍 Ever Wondered What’s Actually in your horse’s feed bag?

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a list of ingredients and percentages, wondering what they really mean for your horse, our third Feed Fact Fortnight webinar is for you!
🗓️ BETA Live: 1st April at 7 PM

"What’s in your feed? Understand the label"
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Day, Equine and Animal Nutritionist and Lab Manager at Allen & Page with 13 years of experience providing feeding recommendations to horse owners, to help us to identify key nutrients and what they do.

See you there on April 1st at 7 PM!
#BETAFFF #FeedFactFortnight #EquineNutrition #AllenAndPage #HorseFeed #ReadTheLabel #HorseHealth #BETA2026

Are You Competition Ready? Be NOPS Aware! 🏆
This session is a "must-watch" for anyone planning to head into the competition arena, onto the track, or out to a show this season.
🗓️ Webinar 2: Be NOPS Aware
30th March at 7 PM

We are bringing together a top expert panel from the BETA Feed Committee to discuss everything you need to know about Naturally & Others Prohibited Substances (NOPS) before the competition season hits full swing. Claire Williams will be talking with:
• Ruth Bishop (HJ Lea Oakes)
• Louise Jones (Connolly’s RED MILLS)
• Kate Hore (NAF)

Why should you tune in?

Our experts will explain:
• What the BETA NOPS scheme actually means for you as a rider.
• Practical steps to reduce the risk of accidental contamination in your stable.
Join us on March 30th at 7 PM to ensure you`re competing with total peace of mind! 🏇✨

#BETAFFF #FeedFactFortnight #BETANOPS #CompetitionPrep #HorseHealth #EquineNutrition #BETAWebinar

🏆 Celebrate the Classics with the NEW "Test of Time" Award! 🏆
Is there a specific piece of equipment in your tack room that you simply couldn’t live without? As part of the BETAs 2026, we are thrilled to introduce the Test of Time Award—a category dedicated to the iconic products!
Unlike awards that focus on the latest trends, this accolade honours valued equestrian products and equipment that have made a lasting impact on the horse or rider and remain popular year after year.

We are looking for the "true originals" that have proven their worth over a decade of use. Here is what you need to know:

Who can nominate? Manufacturers, retailers, and members of the public are all invited to submit their favorites.

What qualifies? Products (not brands) that are currently available on the UK market and have been for at least 10 years (since at least January 1st, 2016).

You can nominate up to five products, but only one vote can be placed per product category.
All nominations will be shortlisted for a final vote to identify the ultimate overall winner.

All entries must be submitted by 4th May 2026.

Link to the nomination form in the comments >>>

Head to the BETA website now to submit your nominations and give your favourite "tried and tested" products the recognition they deserve! Join us as we celebrate industry excellence.