Supporting our members in their efforts to achieve the highest level of repute, knowledge and profitability.
Did you know even tiny traces of prohibited substances in your horse`s feed can lead to a positive test?
Whether you`re competing at grassroots or top level, clean sport is everyone`s responsibility.
Swipe ➡️ to learn how you can help reduce the risk and protect your horse for clean sport. Thank you, @dodsonhorrell, for this great advice.
The BETA `Summer of Safety` campaign is covering Rider, Tack, Yard, Feed Room, Horse Health, and Road Safety all summer long! Follow us for expert tips, engaging content, and awesome prizes to help you stay safe.
#BETA #SummerOfSafety #BSOS2025 #HorseHealth #EquestrianLife #Competition
WIN 12 months of worm egg count tests with a 4Count Season Pack from Westgate Labs (RRP £39). This handy kit contains everything to take and send the samples to the lab, including post-paid return envelopes, testing and support and advice from Westgate`s trusted team. 5 runners-up will also receive a worm egg count test kit. All featuring Westgate Labs’ trademark plastic free packaging.
******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.
Thank you, Westgate Labs!
To take part in the competition, answer the question below in the comments.
Which dangerous parasite, once nearly wiped out, is making a worrying comeback in UK horses?
To find the answer watch BETA Live with Claire Shand from Westgate Labs
Then. . .
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Deadline for entries: 25th August, 12 pm
Winner announcement: 26th August
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 the combined entries. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. No cash alternative is offered. The judge’s decision is final.
It`s August, but our minds are already on Halloween and Christmas! 🎃🎄 Ready to make your store shine for the busiest seasons?
Join our BETA Effective Store Layout and Visual Merchandising course on August 20th via Zoom! This course will focus on seasonal merchandising (Halloween, Christmas, and more)
Learn how to:
✨ Optimise your store layout
🛍️ Master seasonal displays
💡 Enhance visual appeal with lighting & fittings
🐴 Tackle equestrian-specific challenges
🗣️ Get personalised expert advice
Don`t miss out on boosting your sales and customer flow!
Book your spot today! https://bit.ly/3XqUn0B
#VisualMerchandising #RetailTips #SeasonalSales #StoreLayout #BETA #EquestrianRetail #Halloween #ChristmasInAugust
Here we talk about the increased risk posed by internal parasites (worms to most of us) to our horses thanks to the over use of medicines over the last 40 years.
Claire Shand from @westgatelabs talks about the importance of changing the way we deal with these parasites through risk assessing the need of our horses for medicines and looking at other methods to reduce the risk of these occurring.
We also discuss the resurgence of the large redworm and a new development in testing for this potentially lethal parasite.
#BSOS25 #anthelminticresistance
As part of our `Summer of Safety` campaign, we are focusing on an important part of yard management: documentation and insurance. This aspect often gets neglected, but it`s crucial for safety. Thank you to our member, @kbisinsurance , for sharing these great tips.
Running a yard is a busy job and managing horses, owners and employees can be all encompassing. As an equestrian business owner it is essential to keep in mind that you have a duty to operate as safely as possible, keeping all your documentation up to date will help with this, but what do you actually need to do?
Key documents required include a health and Safety statement, this outlines procedures in place to demonstrate that you are reducing the risk of accidents occurring. You should be able to evidence that you are providing full training to all staff. Risk assessments in respect of the premises and business activities are vital as well as keeping and maintaining an accident report book. These documents form part of the day to day running of the yard ensuring that staff and visitors are kept safe and should be updated regularly whenever there are any big changes.
Whilst we can have all the processes in place to prevent accidents, with horses you can never remove all of the risk. A liability insurance policy provides protection when the worst does happen and as your business grows and changes you should discuss with your insurers so that your policy can adjust to the needs of your business. In the event of a claim for bodily injury or third party property damage, the above documents provide the basis of the evidence used to prove that you run a safe business.
The BETA `Summer of Safety` campaign is covering Rider, Tack, Yard, Feed Room, Horse Health, and Road Safety all summer long! Follow us for expert tips, engaging content, and awesome prizes to help you stay safe.
#BETA #SummerOfSafety #EquestrianSafety #YardOwner #HorseInsurance #KBIS #YardSafety #EquestrianBusiness
