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BETA works to promote rider safety and represents members of the equestrian industry. BETA stands for British Equestrian Trade Association.

Equestrian trade association

06/12/2024

It’s Feed Fact Friday!
We all know someone on the yard who is a ‘super scooper’ and heaps the feed into the scoop – and we also know someone who barely scoops enough to make it level.
This is why we recommend you feed by weight and weigh your feed scoop – how you would scoop it!
This will help you track your horses' feeding rates and ensure that you are feeding the correct amounts.

Thank you Connolly's RED MILLS for sharing this important tip!

Winter is here, and with it comes our vital Winter of Welfare and Well-Being campaign! Join us in making a difference this season!
We’ll share valuable insights and practical advice on winter horse care and rider self-care. Let’s warm up the winter together!

03/12/2024

British Eventing Official is pleased to invite the whole equestrian community to take part in the British Eventing 2024 survey.

From riders, owners and volunteers to organisers and supporters, your opinions mean a lot to us. British Eventing is inviting you to complete a short, one-off survey, open to both members and non-members to help us enhance your experience of the sport.

This is your chance to share opinions on how you would like to see the sport evolve; it will cover topics such as the member benefits, what formats of the sport you would like to see developed, how you want to train, what content inspires you and what are the barriers.

Whatever your opinion, British Eventing wants to hear from you, so please share far and wide and help shape the future of the sport.

Take part in the Survey here – https://goodformgroup.questionpro.eu/BritishEventing?source=BEF

The survey will take just 10-15 minutes to complete and to thank you for your time, everyone who completes the survey will have the chance to be entered into a free prize draw to win hospitality tickets to MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025. This amazing prize includes 1 season car pass for the 2025 event (7th – 11th May 2025), 2 season personal admission tickets which include the use of unreserved grandstand seating throughout Dressage days (Thursday & Friday) and Cross Country Day (Saturday), and 2 season members badges – admission for 2 people to the Weatherbys Hamilton Members Enclosure. (Children 12 & under admission & members enclosure free of charge.) Terms Apply.

02/12/2024

Congratulations to our 2025 Calendar Stars! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce the 12 amazing photos that will brighten your days in 2025.

Want to win a copy? 🗓️
We have three beautiful calendars up for grabs!
Here's how to enter:

1. Like this page
2. Like this post and share it to your story
Deadline: Midnight, Monday 9th December
Winner Announcement: Tuesday 10th December

Good luck! 🍀

Please note: Judges' decision is final. No alternative prize is offered.

01/12/2024

📅🎉 Hello, December! 🎄❄️
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! ✨

To kick off the month, we're showcasing this stunning photo by Melody Ashcroft, the Best in Show winner from our 2024 calendar. 📸 This breathtaking image captures a peaceful moment of breakfast on a snowy day. ❄️

What are your plans for December? 🎅🎁 Are you ready to embrace the festive spirit? Share your holiday cheer in the comments below!

Stay tuned for an exciting giveaway! We'll be giving away copies of the Beta 2025 Calendar. More details will be available tomorrow!

29/11/2024

As the temperature drops, adjusting your horse’s diet is crucial to keep them warm and healthy. Thanks to our member SPILLERS , we’ve got some expert tips on calorie intake and feeding ratios.

We all know that to gain weight, horses (like people) need to increase their energy or ‘calorie’ intake. However, when comparing one feed against another, it’s essential to consider the feeding rate and not just the calories ‘per kilo’. After all, the number of calories consumed from any feed will depend on how much of it is eaten! For example, on a kilo for kilo basis, micronised linseed is almost twice as high in calories as a conditioning feed but when fed at 50-250g per day, it will add minimal calories to the overall diet for a 500kg horse.

As the winter season approaches, we’re excited to announce the return of our Winter of Welfare and Well-being campaign!

This year, we’ll be sharing valuable insights and practical advice on winter horse care and rider self-care. Let’s warm up the winter together!

22/11/2024

BETA Feed Fact Friday- Remember to think about your horse’s water intake this winter

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, ensuring your horse has adequate access to water is crucial. Here are a few tips to help maintain optimal hydration:

1. Check your horse’s troughs and buckets. Thick sheets of ice over your horse’s bucket will of course restrict their water access and so it is important to remove them on a daily basis.

2. Offer warm water where possible. Research has found that horses drink up to 40% more when warm water is offered alone.

3. Adding water to the feed is a useful way of helping to maintain water intake. Using soaked fibre products such will entice even the fussiest of drinkers, as well as providing an additional source of fibre to the ration.

4. Provide salt on a daily basis to feed to help to maintain a normal thirst response.

5. Soaking hay or offering haylage when appropriate can also help. Haylage has a higher moisture content than hay, and soaked or even steamed hay will increase the water content from around 9-20% depending on the type and quality of the forage.

Thanks to BETA member Saracen Horse Feeds for sharing thisvaluable tip with us!

21/11/2024

Unpredictable Weather? ❄️☀️The BETA Guide Has You Covered! ️

With the weather constantly fluctuating - from freezing temperatures to a forecasted 12°C - it's tough to keep your horse comfortable.

Remember, every horse is an individual! Here are some things to consider before rugging up:

Is your horse clipped?
Stable management routine?
Level of work?
Access to forage and feeding regime?
Horse's type and condition?
Weather (cold, wet or windy)?

Need help deciding?

Our FREE Temperature Guide is a great starting point! ➡️link in comments ⬅️

We're curious! Tell us in the comments:

How many rugs does each of your horses have?
How often do you wash your horse rugs?
This table has been reproduced with the kind permission of Equus Products and Services. Thank you!

Photo credit WeatherBeeta UK

12/11/2024

Exciting News! Free Tickets to NES2025! 🎉
We're thrilled to be exhibiting at The National Equine Show on March 1st and 2nd, 2025! 🐴
Join us for a fantastic weekend filled with:

Inspiring stage sessions
Shopping from top brands
Appearances by equine stars like Esme Higgs, Carl Hester, and Yasmin Ingham

Want to attend for FREE?

Use code BETA at checkout for a limited number of complimentary tickets!
https://nationalequineshow.com/tickets

Don't miss out!

08/11/2024

And the Silver Award winners are... 🥈 A huge congratulations to:

Crafty Ponies
GRAYS 1922 LTD
Henry James Saddlery
Equestrian Clearance Sale
Thunderbrook
Treehouse Sporting Colours

Your Horse Live
Which Silver Award-winning stand was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

08/11/2024

Drumroll, please! 🥁 The BEST STANDS at Your Horse Live have been announced!

A huge congratulations to the Gold Award winners:
A love and a kiss
Dengie Horse Feeds
HorseHage & Mollichaff
Emily Cole Illustrations
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Red Gorilla International
🏆🎉🥳

Which stand was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

08/11/2024

BETA How to stay safe talk at Your Horse Live

05/11/2024

Get ready for Your Horse Live 2024! 🐎
Confused by all the standard numbers, not knowing what to wear to keep you safe, and unsure if you should go to A&E after a fall or how to report your accident???

Join us at the BETA stand for all the latest updates on riders' and horses’ safety expert advice and exciting competition!

Don’t miss the chance to hear from BETA Executive Director Claire Williams and BETA Medical Chief Officer Dr Diane Fisher All_the_kings_horses_, as she shares vital insights on rider safety at the H&C TV stage. Be informed, and stay safe!

Where: NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ
When: 8-10 November 2024

Get your tickets now>>> https://kelseymedia-001.myshopify.com/

05/11/2024

Your Horse Live 2024 is just around the corner! 🐎

Join us at the BETA stand for all the latest updates on riders' and horses’ safety expert advice and exciting competition!
Do you have an equestrian business? Come and talk to us about BETA membership. Already a member? Find out how to maximize your membership benefits!

Don’t miss the chance to hear from Claire Willaims BETA Executive Director and Dr. Diane Fisher, BETA Medical Chief Officer All_the_kings_horses_ , as they share vital insights on rider safety at the H&C TV stage.

Where: NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ
When: 8-10 November 2024

Get your tickets now>>> https://kelseymedia-001.myshopify.com/

04/11/2024

We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the BETA Feed Fact Fortnight - Autumn Edition!

We're incredibly grateful to our followers for your enthusiasm, our trade members for sharing valuable knowledge and sponsoring fantastic prizes, and our retail members for outstanding engagement on social media and in your stores! Remember, always SHOP WHERE YOU SEE THE BETA SIGN! 💙

Our members have shared an abundance of invaluable resources on equine nutrition with us, which will inspire our FEED FACT FRIDAY! 🐴📚 Every Friday, we'll be sharing interesting insights and helpful tips about horse feed right here. 🌾 Stay tuned and watch this space for a weekly dose of equine nutrition wisdom! 💡

BETA Retail Members Taking Part in BFFF:
Castlemorris Equestrian and Pets
Redpost Equestrian
Naylors
Lillico Country Store
Gee Gee's Emporium Equestrian Supplies
Kate's Equestrian Supplies
Hoofprints Innovations

Shorefields Supplies

Thank you!

03/11/2024

The Autumn edition of BFFF24 is coming to an end, but for our loyal followers, we have a great prize for the grand final!
Win a fantastic prize from STUBBS England – S102 Soak 'N' Roll 🏆🐎

******NOTE TO ALL ENTRANTS: please ignore any messages saying you have won and asking you to click on a link taking you to a fake BETA website. It is a scam. If you win we NEVER ask you to use a link to claim!!!
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The S102 Soak 'N' Roll is as much about human health as equine. So many people in yards have bad backs from trying to lift out soaked haynets from a water tank. This product massively reduces that risk. In consequence, all those people who do not soak hay because of their painful experiences can now do so. One-piece construction with no small parts to get blocked, broken or lost!

To take part in the competition, answer the question below in the comment.⁠
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What have you learned during BFFF24 that you think every horse owner should know/ practice?

Then. . .⁠
Give us and Stubbs England a follow if you haven’t already done so.⁠
Like this post⁠
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Deadline for entries: 14th November, 12 pm⁠📅
Winner announcement: 15th November
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This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts and one winner will be selected at random from them. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered. The judge’s decision is final.

03/11/2024

𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀! ❄️
Winter can bring many feeding challenges, so now is the perfect time to review your horse’s diet.
For your chance to win a nutrition consultation, bespoke winter feeding plan, and two months’ worth of feed, all you need to do is ⬇️

******NOTE TO ALL ENTRANTS: Please ignore any messages saying you have won and asking you to click on a link that takes you to a fake BETA website. It is a scam. If you win, we NEVER ask you to use a link to claim.⁠

1. Answer this question:
How much acid can there be in a horse’s stomach, in which chaff can act as a fibre mat as it absorbs this acid?
A) 2-4 litres
B) 7-8 litres
C) 0,5 litre
2. Give Saracen Horse Feeds and us a follow-up if you haven’t already done so.⁠
Like this post⁠
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Deadline for entries: 11th November, 12 pm⁠ ⁠
Winner announcement: 12th November

This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram. Correct entries will be combined from both accounts and one winner will be selected at random from them. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered. The judge’s decision is final.⁠
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03/11/2024

We have a fantastic prize in our competition
D&H scoop and bucket! Thank you D& H!

******NOTE TO ALL ENTRANTS: please ignore any messages saying you have won and ask you to click on a link taking you to a fake BETA website. It is a scam. If you win we NEVER ask you to use a link to claim!!!
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To enter, answer the simple question in the comments below:

True or false
Following the manufacturer’s feeding guide is important, especially if the feed has added minerals and vitamins, as there is a risk of over- or under-supplying these ingredients.

Give us and Dodson & Horrell a follow if you haven’t already done so.

Like this post

Deadline for entries: 10th November 12 pm
Winner announcement: 11th November

This competition is run by BETA on both Facebook and Instagram.
Correct entries will be combined from both accounts and one winner will be selected at random from them. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered. The judge’s decision is final.
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BETA How to stay safe talk at Your Horse Live

Trickle Net asked Beth from Gawsworth Track Livery to do a video about the importance of trickle feeding and how to do it on a track system. Trickle Feeding forage is so important to the health and well-being of our horses and ponies, and track systems are exploding in popularity. Beth is an outspoken advocate of both and a big fan of Trickle Net products. It's BETA Feed Fact Fortnight! 🍂 Join us as we explore the importance of a balanced diet for your horse. ⚖️ From understanding feeding guides to weighing your horse's feed, we'll cover everything you need to know. 💡 Plus, exciting competitions, expert tips, and a live Q&A session! Don't miss out! #BFFF #HorseNutrition #BalancedDiet ⁠ #BFFF#FeedFactFortnight #BETACommunity #HealthyHorses #BETAStrong

When it comes to horse feed, don't be fooled by volume! ⚖️ Learn the importance of weighing your horse's feed to ensure accurate portion control. 🐴 Feeding guides are here to help! Learn why they're essential for your horse's health and well-being. Thank you for sharing Dodson & Horrell ! Stay tuned for more insightful tips on horse nutrition! Follow us for daily updates and exclusive content. #BFFF24 #HorseNutrition

"Why weigh your hay? And why do it again the next day? 🤔 British Horse Feeds breaks down the perfect meal sizes in this informative reel. Don't miss out! #equinenutrition #betafff24"

Don't guess, weigh! 🧐 Ensure your horse gets the right amount of feed with accurate portion control. Watch now reel from @parallax_equestrian about Feeding correct amounts and portion control. 🍂 Join us as we explore the importance of a balanced diet for your horse. Follow our social media for updates, announcements, and competitions, and share the information with your friends! 💡#BFFF24 #HorseNutrition

Don't guess, weigh! 🧐 Ensure your horse gets the right amount of feed with accurate portion control. Watch now reel from Parallax Equestrian about Feeding correct amounts and portion control. 🍂 Join us as we explore the importance of a balanced diet for your horse. Follow our social media for updates, announcements, and competitions, and share the information with your friends! 💡#BFFF24 #HorseNutrition

Why shouldn’t you overfeed your horse? Horses will naturally gain weight in the spring and summer due to the increased growth and quality of grazing. As a result many horses, particularly native types, can enter winter with significant fat reserves. During the colder winter months, they then use this excess fat as an energy store, which can be drawn upon to help them cope with the harsher weather and poorer quality grazing. This will mean that they naturally lose a little weight over the colder months, allowing them to safely regain some weight the following spring. The horse’s metabolism is designed around this natural cycle of weight gain and weight loss. However, in a more managed environment horses are less likely to lose this weight, as often owners will increase their feed during the winter months. In turn, by the following spring the horse has not lost weight through the winter and then continues to gain weight with the spring grass, resulting in them being overweight and increasing the risk of problems such as laminitis. Find out more from a great reel shared with us by Connolly's RED MILLS - a BETA member supporting #BFFF24 Thank you! 🍂 Join us as we explore the importance of a balanced diet for your horse. ⚖️ From understanding feeding guides to weighing your horse's feed, we'll cover everything you need to know. 💡 Plus, exciting competitions, expert tips, and a live Q&A session! Don't miss out! #BFFF #HorseNutrition #BalancedDiet

Nutritional Value of Forages - how to we know and why does it matter?

Join Claire Williams discuss a wide range of forage related topics with independent nutritionist Catherine Rudenko. From how do we know how many nutrients are in our forages to how do we know how digestible it is? All you questions will be answered!

🐴 Want to know how to keep your horse happy and healthy? Watch this great reel featuring Dengie Horse Feeds's Nutritional team for expert feeding advice. Follow us on social media for all the latest updates, exciting giveaways, and exclusive content. Share the knowledge and help us grow our community! #bfff24 #equinenutrition #horsefeed

🐴 Want to know how to keep your horse happy and healthy? Watch this great reel featuring Dengie's Nutritional team for expert feeding advice. Follow us on social media for all the latest updates, exciting giveaways, and exclusive content. Share the knowledge and help us grow our community! #bfff24 #equinenutrition #horsefeed

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Jake Draper, University of Limerick Title: An Investigation Into The Profitability of First-Season Thoroughbred Sires Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Jake and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists! #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations #equine #equestrian #university #college⁠ #horses

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Rifka Faithfull, Aberystwyth University Title: Influences of double and snaffle bridles on equine behaviour at dressage competitions and factors that interact with their effect. Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Rifka and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists! #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations

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