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☀️ Webinar: Keep Safe in Summer – Top Tips on Rider Safety ☀️
How do you balance safety, performance, and comfort when the heat is on? Find out in our next Summer of Safety webinar!
📅 Date: 7th July 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 pm
Meet Our Guest: Jade Faulkner @charlesowenhelmets
BETA’s Claire Williams will be joined by Jade Faulkner, Head of Product and Brand Development at Charles Owen. As a lifelong horsewoman with a deep retail and technical background, Jade plays a key role in shaping the future of equestrian safety gear—balancing innovation with real rider needs to build lasting trust and loyalty.
This session will cover essential summer safety tips, equipment care in hot weather, and how to stay protected while beating the heat.
Watch on our social media profile and follow for more BETA SOS!
#BetterWithBETA #SummerOfSafety #RiderSafety #CharlesOwen
If your strategy for the next heat wave involves lying face-down in a paddling pool or standing with your head inside the open freezer trying to survive... we’ve got your back.
While you’re trying to cool off, give your brain something good to listen to! For this Feed Fact Friday, we’re got some essential listening from the @scoop_and_scale_podcast podcast to help you and your horses beat the heat. 👇
Episode 51: Summer Heat & Your Horse – Part 1: The Science Behind the Stress https://scoopandscale.com/ep-51-summer-heat-and-your.../
Learn:
How horses regulate body temperature
What happens inside the body during heat stress
How much fluid and electrolytes are really lost through sweat
Why heat can impact gut health, inflammation, and immunity
How exercise compounds heat stress—even when your horse seems "fine"
Episode 52: Summer Heat & Your Horse – Part 2: Nutrition & Management https://scoopandscale.com/ep-52-summer-heat-and-your.../
We cover:
Feeding strategies to reduce heat load
How diet affects hydration
Salt vs. electrolytes (and why the difference matters)
Important summer nutrients
Feed storage, feed tubs, and practical management tips to help your horse stay safe.
Thank you Scoop and Scale for sharing!
Showcase your success! Enter the Marketing Effectiveness Award today.
Have you launched a campaign that truly delivered results? It`s time to get your hard work and creativity recognised by the equestrian trade.
Entries are open for the Marketing Effectiveness Award, sponsored by @holdsworthprm . This award celebrates businesses that have executed brilliant, high-impact marketing strategies over the past year. Whether you`re a small independent brand or a major industry player, we want to see how your campaign moved the needle.
⚠️ Entry deadline: 13th July 2026.
Give your marketing team the spotlight they deserve. Tap the link in the bio to open the entry form and submit your campaign!
#BETAAwards #EquestrianMarketing #MarketingEffectiveness #BusinessAwards #EquestrianBusiness #BETA2026
Taking the British equestrian trade global? Enter the Export Award!
The British equestrian industry has a massive global impact, and we want to celebrate the businesses successfully flying the flag overseas.
Entries are now open for the Export Award, proudly sponsored by @gbhforwarding This category recognises outstanding achievement and sustained growth in international trade. If your business has successfully expanded its reach and navigated international markets to champion British equestrian goods, this is your moment.
⚠️ Entry deadline: 13th July 2026.
Put your business on the map. Click the link in the bio to enter now and celebrate your international success!
#BETAAwards #EquestrianExport #InternationalTrade #BritishBusiness #GlobalEquestrian #BETA2026
Has a saddle/ bit/ bridle fitter gone above and beyond to ensure the absolute comfort, safety, and performance of your horse?
Now is your chance to give them the industry recognition they deserve.
Nominations are officially open for the Equine Fitter of the Year Award, proudly supported by the @equinefittersdirectory . Whether they specialise in saddles, bridles, or bit fitting, we want to hear about the professionals keeping our horses happy and healthy.
⚠️ Deadline to nominate: 9th July 2026.
Don`t wait—click the link in the comments to submit your nomination and celebrate the best in the industry!
#BETAAwards #EquineFitter #HorseCare #EquineIndustry #SaddleFitting #BETA2026
There are only a last couple of days left to get your nominations in! If there is an outstanding business, representative, or individual in the equestrian industry that has gone above and beyond for you, now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve.
Swipe through the graphics to see all the incredible categories waiting for your vote before the June 29th deadline!
Sales Representative of the Year Award (sponsored by Equine Careers). Know a rep who always delivers exceptional service?
Retailer of the Year Award – Online/Mail Order category (sponsored by Zebra Products). Who makes your online shopping experience seamless?
Retailer of the Year Award – Equestrian Store category (sponsored by Absorbin
e). Which local shop or store is your absolute go-to?
Nutritional Helpline of the Year Award (sponsored by BETA ENFAR). Who gives the most reliable, supportive feeding advice?
Trade Supplier of the Year Award (sponsored by Citation). Which supplier keeps the industry moving with top-tier service?
Lifetime Achievement Award. Help us honour an industry legend who has dedicated their life to the equestrian trade.
🗳️ How to Nominate:
Don`t let their hard work go unnoticed. Head over to our website, select your categories, and submit your entries before it’s too late!
🔗 Links to Nomination Forms also in the comments
#BETAAwards #EquestrianBusiness #EquineIndustry #NominateNow #BETA2026
Lately, we’ve been sharing lots of info on how to keep your horses cool and comfortable during this hot weather. But we can`t forget about our dogs! 🐶❤️
We teamed up with the amazing @oliviaturnerabc —Equine Bitting & Bridle Specialist, as well as an Equine and Canine Behaviourist—and she has given us some practical tips to keep your dogs safe and happy in the heat.
Check them out below! 👇 A huge thank you, Olivia! 🙌
- Walk them early in the day or late in the evening to avoid peak temperatures.
- Some brachycephalic breeds (such as pugs, bulldogs and boxers) will really struggle in this heat and may need to avoid walks altogether.
- Make sure they stay hydrated by offering them fresh cool water throughout the day.
- Some dogs love ice cubes! You can also freeze treats, lick mats, and Kongs as perfect cooling enrichment activities.
- If your dog loves water, you can set up a paddling pool.
- Cooling mats or ice packs wrapped in a towel can help create cold places for them to lie down on.
- Set up a fan indoors to create air flow. Placing frozen water bottles in front of it will create a cooling air flow.
- Watch out for signs your dog is getting too hot: excessive panting and the tongue making a curled spoon shape at the end. Cool your dog down quickly by taking them to a shady, cool area.
- Watch out for the signs of heat stroke: excessive panting, purple gums and redness of the skin, collapsing, lethargy, vomiting or diarrhoea. Start cooling your dog down immediately with cool water and seek veterinary advice.
Clear as mud?
PAS015, VG1, SNELL, ASTM F1163… when you`re looking to buy a new riding hat or checking if your current one is compliant for competition, the alphabet soup of safety standards can feel incredibly overwhelming.
Does a higher price tag mean better protection? Is one standard "better" than another? And what do those label codes actually mean for you and your horse?
At BETA, we want to demystify rider safety and dispel confusion. To keep things crystal clear and stamp out the myths, we`re opening the floor to you! 👇
Whether you are a rider prepping for your next event, a parent buying a first helmet, or a retailer trying to explain the codes to a customer—ask us anything about hat standards!
📣 How to get involved:
We want to hear from you; in whichever way is easiest for you! Choose your style:
💬 Drop it in the comments right here below this post.
🎥 Record a quick video of yourself asking your question.
🎙️ Send us a voice message with your thoughts.
Feel free to send your video or voice clips directly to us via Messenger or DM! 📲
We will be gathering all your questions and answering them directly during our upcoming BETA Summer of Safety Q&A Session! ☀️⛑️
We will be giving away a BETA bag of horsey goodies (complete with a handy feed scoop and more!) to our favourite top replies and questions!
Don`t forget to tag a friend or share this post with your yard-mates so no one misses out on getting their safety questions answered. Let`s look out for each other and talk safety! 👇
#BETASummerOfSafety #EquestrianSafety #RiderSafety #RideSafe #AmbassadorSeries #KnowledgeFirst #BETA2026
