British Equestrian Trade Association

I should be at the BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) Council meeting today but with 2 of my 3 staff away I just cannot get there and will miss both meeting my industry colleagues and helping to promote the Equine community.  BETA works tirelessly for the membership and to provide safe shopping channels for the UK rider and it is pleasure to be a part of it both as a member and sitting on the Council.


BETA was formed in 1979 and has grown to be recognised and accepted as the official representative body for the equestrian manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade by Government and leading riding organisations.


 There are over 800 member companies, covering a wide range of businesses including not only retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, but also agents, dealers and many service based businesses. All our members are involved in some way with equestrianism.


BETA are committed to the promotion of BETA members to the riding public, to on-going market research to inform both their members and the wider equestrian industry on the state of the market and horse riding as a leisure activity.