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from ETN (Equestrian Trade News) – March 2020

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NEWS FROM BETA HQ

Preparing for the year ahead BETA BACKS PONY MAG’S BIG DAY OUT We are really pleased to be supporting PONY Mag’s Big Day Out on Saturday 23 May at Merrist Wood Arena, Guildford, Surrey. BETA will be there flying the flag for rider safety among young equestrians and their parents attending the horsey fun day. Organised by DJ Murphy – publisher of PONY magazine – the event will feature social media stars such as This Esme, Teddy the Shetland and Pony Nuts, as well as demos from professional riders and vaulting, scurry and trials driving displays.

We have had an incredibly busy few weeks following BETA International 2020. The show is always a great way to start our year, as we get to meet so many of our members and take the opportunity to highlight all our latest news and initiatives that are set to be rolled out over the months ahead. If you didn’t get the chance to pop along to the BETA stand and would like a 2020 BETA Member Update information sheet, please get in touch and we will be happy to email you one over. BETA training courses have been high on our “to do” list, as we work to create a varied programme of exciting modules in a range of venues throughout the country. We have also been preparing for this year’s BETA Safety Week, running from 28 March to 5 April, liaising with both our retail and manufacturing members to ensure that the campaign is another fantastic success. NOPS have also figured highly, as we processed amends to the BETA NOPS Code for Feed as part of its revisions for 2020 and introduced a new BETA NOPS Code for Bedding, which has been launched for a three-month consultation period. This month is definitely going to be an exciting one, so please keep a look out for direct emails and BETA Snippets to ensure you keep in the loop!

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Test your knowledge by answering True or False to the statement below. The answer can be found at the side of the page. NOPS stands for naturally occurring product systems

TRAINING COURSE DATES

17 March – Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire: Rider Safety Equipment Fitting Course Includes hands-on tuition in hat and body protector fitting and a standards update. It can be used as CPD for qualified fitters to gain 20 points. BETA members £85, non-members £170, SMS members £130 (all plus VAT). 25 March – Hilton East Midlands Airport: Social Media Marketing for Beginners/Intermediate with Michelle Goodall Primarily social media, but includes how digital marketing fits into your wider strategic marketing plan. BETA members £175, non-members £250, SMS members £200 (all plus VAT).

*Please note that Michelle is also running an Advanced Social Media Day on 26 March, which is now FULL. We have, however, scheduled another advanced day on 13 May for those who have missed out this time. Due to the huge amount of interest shown, we are compiling a waiting list. Please get in touch if you wish to be placed on this or would like further information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT TINA HUSTLER AT BETA Tel: 01937 587062 Website: www.beta-uk.org Email: tina@beta-uk.org East Wing, Stockeld Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 4AW

Claire Williams, Executive Director, claire@beta-uk.org Tricia Nassau-Williams, Field Officer, tricia@beta-uk.org Ann FitzGerald, Secretary, ann@beta-uk.org Deborah Hayward, Press Officer, deborahh@beta-int.com Agy Mossakowska-Knast, Admin Assistant, agy@beta-uk.org