Meet the latest companies to join the equestrian industry’s trade body.
A diverse range of businesses are among the newest members of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA).
For more than 40 years, BETA has represented equestrian retailers, manufacturers, distributors and related suppliers. The trade association also acts in the interests of horsey consumers.
Applications to join are scrutinised by existing BETA members before being granted or refused by the association’s Council.
Once accepted, member companies are entitled to use the BETA logo. To consumers, the badge is therefore a sign of a reputable businesses where they can shop or use a service with confidence.
The following firms are BETA’s newest members:
Middleton Equestrian Supplies, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent – retail store on livery yard (becomes a Retail Member of BETA).
Wyvern Equestrian, Exeter – mobile retailer (Retail Member)
4Pony Ltd, Aller, Somerset – online retailer (Retail Member)
Equisign Tack and Feed, Kirton Lindsey, North Lincolnshire – equestrian store (Retail Member)
Kate Hardt Saddlery, Eccleshall, Staffs – mobile saddle fitter with saddlery workshop (Retail Member)
Yorkshire Feedstuffs Ltd, Anlaby, East Yorkshire – processor of oilseed products for use in animal feeds (Trade Member)
Anpario, Worksop, Nottinghamshire – manufacturer of natural feed additives, made in the UK and looking to expand into the equestrian sector (Trade Member)
Free Reins, Christleton, Cheshire – new quick release safety reins (Trade Member)
POS Ltd, Halifax - supplier of EPOS systems (Associate Member)
Lilac HR Ltd, Wisbech – HR support to SMEs (Associate Member)
The Grand Plan Consultancy Ltd, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire – marketing communications agency (Associate Member)
Master Saddle Fitters International, Manningtree, Essex – educational group for saddle fitters (Associate Member)
FBA Laboratories Ltd, Co Waterford, Ireland – agricultural laboratory (Associate Member)
H Power International Ltd, Windsor – show organiser (Associate Member)
Manger Equine Ltd, Bicester, Oxon – carriage driver, carriage repairs, hire and film work (Associate Member)
Mips AB, Taby, Sweden – provider of safety solution for helmets (Associate Member)
LiveryList, France – livery yard directory and resource for riding school owners and consultancy (Associate Member)
ABRS, Shipley, Horsham – membership organisation for riding schools and livery yards (Associate Member)
Bowley Equestrian, Hapton, Lancashire – livery yard and horse trainer (Equine)
Berriewood Farm LLP, Dorrington, Shrewsbury – equestrian centre and livery yard (Equine)
- To find out more about BETA, visit www.beta-uk.org
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