Supporting our members in their efforts to achieve the highest level of repute, knowledge and profitability.
Have you ever wondered why your horse turns their nose up at a bucket of water that looks perfectly clean? 🤔💧
A massive thank you to Helen from Equine Bio Genie for sharing this fantastic reel with us! Horses have an incredibly sensitive sense of taste and smell, and things like microscopic biofilms (harmful bacteria and organic contamination) can ruin water quality long before you can actually see any green slime or algae. 🦠🤢
From water hardness and chemical compounds to invisible biofilms, keeping automatic water feeders, troughs, and buckets truly clean is essential for encouraging healthy hydration!
👇 Does your horse turn into a fussy drinker when the water container gets even slightly older? Let us know your tricks in the comments!
#EquineBioGenie #HorseHydration #EquineHealth #HorseCare #BETA #EquestrianTips #HorseWelfare
🌟 Announcing the 2026 `Test of Time` Award Finalists!
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists recognised for products that have stood the test of time:
@bluechipfeed – Original Balancer
@biteback_products – Sweet Relief Lotion
@equilibriumprod – Nose Net
@racesafeeq – Body Protectors
@red_gorillaint – Tub Trug Bucket
This year, we introduced the Test of Time Award to The BETAs (The British Equestrian Trade Awards) to shout about those golden products that equestrians simply can’t live without.
We want to celebrate these hero products that have stood the test of time and been on the UK market for over 10 years, drawing on nominations from across the country.
🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Book your gala dinner tickets today- link in the bio
Equine Fitter of the Year Award sponsored by @@equinefittersdirectory
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists of the Bit & Bridle Fitter Category recognised for their expertise, competence, and outstanding support for their customers:
Ema Baxter – @thehorsebitshop
Ginny Bradley – @thebitdoctor
Julie Lyons – @ikkos.equestrian
@oliviaturnerabc – Equine Bitting & Bridle Specialist
Bit and bridle fitters have a huge responsibility to provide members of the equine community with sound, knowledgeable, and up-to-date advice. This award recognises fitters based in equestrian shops who go the extra mile to achieve a high level of competence and support for their customers, drawing on nominations from consumers nationwide.
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Secure your spot and book your gala dinner tickets today at
https://forms.gle/CpBgqMrsK9c2dsA68
Equine Fitter of the Year Award sponsored by @equinefittersdirectory
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists of the Saddle Fitter Category recognised for their expertise, competence, and outstanding support for their customers:
Kate Clark – @virtuosokateclark_saddlefitter
Sam Lander – Samantha Lander Saddles
Anne Marshall – @gammackssaddlery
Jane Randall – Bay Saddlery
🏆 About the Award & Judging Process
Saddle fitters have a huge responsibility to provide members of the equine community with sound, knowledgeable, and up-to-date advice. This award recognises fitters based in equestrian shops who go the extra mile to achieve a high level of competence and support for their customers, drawing on nominations from consumers and retail stores nationwide.
🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Book your gala dinner tickets today- link in the bio.
Safety comes first in the equestrian world, and the professionals who help us gear up properly deserve the highest praise!
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists recognised for their expertise, competence, and outstanding support for their customers:
Nikki Bancroft –@millsidestore
Emma Butt – @romseysaddlery
Megan Gale – @saddlesdane_equestrian
Gillian Payne – @barnstaple_equestrians
🏆 About the Award & Judging Process
Riding hat and body protector fitters have a huge responsibility to provide members of the equine community with sound, knowledgeable, and up-to-date advice. This award recognises fitters based in equestrian shops who go the extra mile to achieve a high level of competence and support for their customers, drawing on nominations from consumers nationwide as well as retail stores.
🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Book your gala dinner tickets today- link in the bio
🌟 Announcing the 2026 Export Award Finalists!
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists for the Export Award, proudly sponsored by GBH Exhibition Forwarding:
Bliss of London
HLM Group
The Export Award encourages and recognises companies that have generated substantial, sustained increases in exports.
When reviewing submissions, the judges evaluate several key factors:
Level and Growth of Exports: Assessed in relation to the overall size and turnover of the company.
Planning and Strategy: Looking at how export markets were developed through initiatives like trade fairs and visits.
Barriers Overcome: Factoring in challenges such as language barriers.
Product Adaptation: Evaluating how new or adapted products/services fit non-traditional markets.
Sustained Effort: Considering consistent dedication demonstrated over a period of at least three years.
🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Secure your spot and book your gala dinner tickets today - link in the comments!
Congratulations to the exceptional finalists for the Marketing Effectiveness Award, proudly sponsored by Holdsworth PR & Marketing:
Equerry Co
Evoke Country & Equestrian
Team Bloomfields
🏆 The Holdsworth Marketing Effectiveness Award is for the equestrian brands that can genuinely prove they added real value. When reviewing submissions, judges look at how clearly brands laid out their business problem, the impressive results they achieved, how convincingly they proved the link to business performance, and how well-structured their overall entry was.
🎉 Join Us at the Gala Dinner
Celebrate the pinnacle of industry achievement at this glittering evening!
Date: Sunday, 27th September
Venue: The Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham
Highlights: Find out who has won the 2026 BETAs (British Equestrian Trade Awards), spanning 11 distinct categories.
Book your gala dinner tickets today—link in the comments!
🐎 The BETA Calendar Photo Competition is Back! 📸
We are searching for the 12 most stunning equestrian snaps to grace the pages of our next edition. If you think you`ve already captured the perfect shot, we encourage you to submit it! As long as you are not a professional photographer and it`s your original work that hasn`t been entered before, we`d love to see it.
✨ Double the Pride! ✨
All entries will be automatically entered into the National Equine Forum (NEF) Programme Cover Image Competition this year!
How to Enter
Capture your horse`s magic: Show off their beauty, action, or the special bond you share.
Tech specs matter: Submit high-quality digital photos (min. 150 x 115mm, 300 dpi, 2MB) in landscape format.
No copyright issues: Ensure your photo is free of copyright restrictions.
👉 Upload your photo(s) along with your name, address, and a short description.
⏳ Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 16th September! Don`t miss out.
🔗 Link to the entry form in the comments.
