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It's #CleanSportWeek! Equestrian athletes form a unique dual partnership and both the human athlete and the equine athlete must strictly obey anti-doping rules. Competition rules don't allow use of many prohibited substances and even accidental contamination can lead to disqualification. How do you protect your horse from accidental positives? Look for the BETA NOPS logo. The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) established the Natural and Other Prohibited Substances (NOPS) code to help manufacturers minimise the risk of naturally occurring contaminants (like caffeine from cacao, morphine from poppy seeds, or hyoscine from nightshade) making their way into feed. When you choose a BETA NOPS accredited product, you are choosing a brand that undergoes stringent, independent annual audits and rigorous risk-assessments from field to feed sack. It is the gold standard for feed safety and your best line of defense in keeping your equine athlete clean. BETA doesn't stop at the manufacturing plant. Feed safety also relies heavily on getting the right advice. To combat misinformation and ensure horse owners receive evidence-based, safe nutritional guidance, BETA created ENFAR (the Equine Nutritionist and Feed Adviser Register). What is ENFAR? It is a strict professional register certifying that your nutritionist or feed adviser has passed rigorous assessments in feed safety, legislation, and NOPS risks. By promoting ENFAR, BETA ensures that the people advising you on your horse's diet are fully trained to keep your horse healthy, legal, and ready for clean competition. ________________________________________ This #CleanSportWeek, let's protect the integrity of our sport and the welfare of our horses. Check your feed bags for the BETA NOPS logo and trust your horse's diet to an ENFAR-registered professional! 🛑🏇✨ #CleanSport #EquestrianSport #BETANOPS #ENFAR #FeedSafety #FairPlay

Entries are still open to nominate your favourite sales rep or agent for a BETA Award. Do you know a sales rep or Agent that goes above and beyond to support you. Their knowledge, their time and dedication and support. Its a lonely job working on the road, often alone and in traffic for what seems like forever, yet they arrive always with a smile and representing their brand to the best of their abilities. Make sure they get the recognition they deserve. Nominations are open until the end of June. #salesrep #areasales #territorysales #areasalesmanager #fieldsales #salesagent #equestrian #equinecareers #award #awardwinner

HAVE YOU NOMINATED YOUR FAVOURITE EQUESTRIAN PRODUCTS YET? This year, we’re introducing the Test of Time Award to The BETAs (The British Equestrian Trade Awards), to shout about those golden products that equestrians simply can’t live without. We want to celebrate these hero products that have stood the test of time and been on the UK market for OVER 10 YEARS, but we need your help… we need your nominations! There are five categories: Feed & Supplements, Grooming & Horse Care, Horse Wear & Tack, Stable & Equipment, and Rider Wear. To enter, visit our website () and pick News and Events, and then Awards. Fill in the form and you’re done! Don’t forget, we need the name of the brand AND the product. And you can enter up to five products each! The entries have been coming thick and fast and we can’t wait to see what you vote for! Closing date is 4th June 2026.

A Moment of Connection This heartwarming scene, captured by Julia Hipp, is the Best in Show winner for our BETA calendar competition. These moments remind us why we love the equestrian life. What are your plans for May? With the competition season in full swing and the weather finally turning in our favor, we want to know what you're up to! Are you planning any long treks or beach rides? Is May the month you debut a new discipline or level? Working on groundwork or a specific technical skill? With the competition season in full swing and the weather finally turning in our favour, we want to know what you're up to! Drop a comment below and let us know what's on your May horizon!

Brilliant day at the first ever @beta_equestrian safety conference. Great speakers and really informative talks. #equestriansafety #britishequestrian #ridersafety #racesafe

What a day we’ve had at our first ever Safety Conference! A big thank you to our gold sponsors @charlesowenhelmets and @uvexequestrian @zebra_products and silver sponsor @racesafeeq . Also a massive thank you to our incredible speakers who came from all over the world to join us today, and our international audience who joined us in person and online. It was also lovely to see brands with stands and all the discussions that happened during the breaks. We’re hugely grateful for all your support and your passion and enthusiasm for safety - and more specifically making equestrian activity safer for all those involved.

Day 1 of the @beta_equestrian Safety Conference is underway 🤩 Come and say hello! We’re hugely passionate about safety and performance, and there’s a brilliant selection of brands to check out on the stand 🦓

We’re all set up and ready for tomorrow’s first BETA Safety Conference! With huge thanks to our gold sponsors @uvexequestrian @zebra_products and @charlesowenhelmets , and silver sponsor @racesafeeq - it really is a day not to be missed by anyone connected to safety in the equestrian space. If you want to join us online, you can still get your space- just visit the link in the bio. See you tomorrow! #safety #equestriansafety

🔈SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - Dr Stephanie Bonin, PhD 🔈 The BETA Safety Conference really has brought together people from all over the world who are leading the way when it comes to equestrian safety - and Dr Stephanie Bonin, PhD is a great example of the calibre of speakers at this event. Dr Bonin is a Principal and Senior Biomechanical Engineer at MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists an Adjunct Professor in the University of Kentucky’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and a life-long equestrian. She serves on the ASTM International Committee on Helmets and Headgear and has chaired the ASTM Equestrian Helmet Task Group since 2019, helping advance evidence-based testing methods for rider head protection. In addition, she is also the Scientific Chair of the FEI Equestrian Safety Vest Working Group. At the BETA Safety Conference, Dr Bonin will be discussing 'The state of research into rider safety equipment – past, present and future’, where she will use her knowledge and insight to discuss how equestrian helmet standards may evolve in the future. A vital session for anyone working with or in careers aligned to the safety of riders. Get your ticket through the link in the bio - it’s on 21st April at Loughborough University.

We’re delighted to be welcoming @racesafeeq as silver sponsors for our Safety Conference next week. Racesafe’s name is synonymous with body protectors, but over recent years the range has expanded to also include air jackets as well as clothing and other accessories. In addition to sponsoring the event, Racesafe’s Zoe Bryant will also be part of our Innovation Panel during the second part of the day. This panel will also include two other industry experts to debate the future of safety, as well as invite questions from the audience too. Get your ticket through the link in the bio - it’s on 21st April at Loughborough University.