Supporting our members in their efforts to achieve the highest level of repute, knowledge and profitability.
Yesterday’s BETA AGM and Business Summit at the Hilton East Midlands was nothing short of inspiring.
Whether you joined us in the room or tuned in via the livestream, the energy was fantastic. It was great to see so many industry leaders and members coming together to share ideas and prepare for the opportunities of 2026.
A huge thank you to our expert speakers who provided such high-level intelligence and practical tools for our trade:
📈 Economic & Political Outlook: Sincere thanks to Jamie Jordan from the Bank of England and John Arnold for providing much-needed clarity on the macro trends affecting the equestrian sector.
🛡️ Cybersecurity: Steve Leach from the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) delivered a vital briefing on protecting our digital infrastructure.
⚖️ HR & Employment Law: The always-energetic Amanda Chadwick from Croner navigated us through the complexities of the 2026 Employment Rights Act.
🐴 The Future of Participation: A truly refreshing and inspiring session. Thank you to John Blake (Racing to School), Michael Bishop (RDA UK), Andrew Stennett (Grove House Stables), Sarah Dale (The British Horse Society), and Jo Harrow (ThePony Club Uk). Your insights into the "participation pipeline" have already sparked some incredible ideas for new industry initiatives!
🎥 Missed a session? If you booked for the event, keep an eye on your inbox. You’ll receive a link to the full recording shortly so you can catch up on all the insights at your own pace.
Haven’t booked yet? Let us know and we will let you know how to get access to catch up.
Thank you to everyone who made this summit such a resounding success.
#BETASummit2026 #EquestrianBusiness #HorseIndustry #BusinessStrategy #Networking FutureOfParticipation BETA ProfessionalDevelopment
BETA @horsesinsideout_
We had a pleasure to attend
Horses Inside Out Conference 2026 and choose the Best Stand
Congratulations to
Silver Award
@westgatelabs
Had a light, bright well lit stand.
Engaging learning tools - with a selection of worms encased inside plastic resin for easy identification. Everyone will now know their Pin worms from the Round worms!
The team on hand provided detailed information and highlighted their equine worm testing message!
And
Gold Award
@equinedentalclinic
With a well lit and inviting stand the Equine Dental Clinic displayed clearly their function and services.
An interesting and educational quiz drew delegates into conversation and greater awareness of the critical role of routine equine dental work.
The stands team was very approachable and provided in-depth details and information in an open and friendly way.
Participation is the heartbeat of our industry; every new rider is a future customer, a lifelong advocate, and a vital link in our economic chain.
We are thrilled to announce our centrepiece discussion panel for the BETA Equestrian Business Summit 2026: "The Future of Participation."
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Meet the Visionaries Leading the Conversation:
🌟 Michael Bishop (Chief Executive, RDA UK)
🌟 Andrew Stennett (Director, Grove House Stables)
🌟 Sarah Dale (Head of Business Support, The British Horse Society)
🌟 Rebecca Gibson (Head of Development and Inclusion, British Equestrian)
🌟 Jo Harrow( Head of Commercial and Marketing, Pony Club)
Why this matters for your business:
Whether you manufacture saddles, sell supplements, or design safety gear, your growth depends on a healthy "participation pipeline." This panel will dive into:
• Lowering barriers for new demographics.
• Supporting riding schools against rising operational costs.
• Ensuring the "Social License" of our sport for decades to come.
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📅 Event Details:
• Date: Monday, 23rd February 2026
• Venue: Hilton East Midlands (or join us online!)
👉 Link to Booking Page- in the bio
See you at the BETA Business Summit!
#BETASummit #EquestrianBusiness #FutureOfParticipation #RDA #BHS #GroveHouseStables #HorseIndustry #BusinessStrategy #InclusionInSport
🗓️ THIS TIME NEXT WEEK! 🗓️
On Monday, 23rd February the equestrian industry heads to the Hilton East Midlands for the BETA AGM and Equestrian Business Summit.
On-Demand Recording: ALL delegates (in-person and online) get access to the recording afterwards to catch up at their own pace! 🎥ience.
Our expert speakers are ready to deliver critical intelligence for your business:
📈 Economic Outlook: Jamie Jordan (Bank of England)
⚖️ 2026 HR & Employment Law: Amanda Chadwick (Croner)
🛡️ Cyber Defense: Steve Leach (NEBRC)
🤝 The Future of Participation: John Blake from Racing to School will talk about horse racing inspiring young minds and a powerhouse panel featuring leaders from the RDA, BHS, and the riding school sector.
🎟️ CHOOSE HOW YOU JOIN:
We’ve made sure every member can access these insights, regardless of their schedule:
Day Delegate Ticket: The full in-person experience and high-level networking.
Livestream Access: Join us digitally from anywhere in the world.
On-Demand Recording: Our delegates (in-person and online) get access to the recording afterwards to catch up at their own pace! 🎥
Our 24-hour packages (including B&B and the pre-summit dinner) now have very limited availability. Please contact the BETA office directly to confirm a spot before booking this package!
👉 SECURE YOUR TICKET: link in the bio
See you at the BETA Business Summit! 👋
#BETASummit #EquestrianBusiness #HorseIndustry #BusinessStrategy #OneWeekToGo #Networking #BETAAGM
They say you can`t buy love, but you can certainly pay for the livery, the farrier, the physio, and the specialised supplements... which is basically the same thing, right? 💸🥕
This Valentine`s Day, we`re celebrating the most expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally complex relationship in a woman`s life: the bond with a horse.
Whether he`s spooking at a rogue crisp packet or resting his head on your shoulder after a long day, there`s no love quite like it. Happy Valentine`s Day to all the riders who know that a "romantic dinner" usually means a sandwich in the tack room. 🐴❤️ Thanks to @michael_bacon_71 for this wonderful photo.
