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🔈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.
⌛It’s just one week until the inaugural BETA Safety Conference kicks off on 21st April 2026 at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University.
Whether you are joining us in person or tuning in online, now is the time to secure your spot!
This isn`t just "another conference"; it’s an essential day for reducing the risk to make riding safer. Check the programme on the BETA website and don’t leave it until the last minute.
🔗 Book your place now: link in the bio
A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Charles Owen and uvex (distributed by Zebra Products), and our Silver Sponsor, Racesafe.#BETASafety #EquestrianSafety #RiderSafety
🔈 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT – Dr. Mark Hart, CMO, FEI 🔈
We are honoured to announce that Dr. Mark Hart, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for the Fédération Équestre Internationale (@fei_global ), will be joining us for the BETA Safety Conference next Tuesday, 21st April.
A board-certified cardiologist and a central figure in international equestrian safety, Dr. Hart leads the Equestrian Safety Vests Working Group (ESVWG) and is a co-chair for the 7th International Conference on Concussion in Sport. He has also been a key part in drafting the new FEI Concussion Guidelines. His extensive experience includes serving as Team Physician for USOC/USEF at multiple Olympic and World Equestrian Games, and his most recent appointment to the USEF Eventing Elite Program Task Force.
Dr. Hart will be delivering a keynote session: Rider attitude to safety and the FEI’s position and approach to rider safety now and in the future.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr Hart, a professional at the forefront of the sport, on attitudes in riders and the FEI’s position on key safety subjects..
Get all the information including how you can join us in person at Loughborough University or get an online ticket and join us from wherever you are in the world through the link in the bio!
🔈SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT - Dave Derby, CEO @charlesowenhelmets 🔈
Dave will be joined by Jade Faulkner (Head of Product & Brand Development at Charles Owen), @lydiaheywood (founder of @cool.ridings), @jayda_.equine (Cool Ridings Ambassador), and Kathryn Jaquet (MD at @rbequestrian) to discuss how to fit a diverse rider population. This session comes from the extensive work that Charles Owen has done in this area (swipe through the carousel to see some of the behind the scenes shots from a recent initiative!)
As Dave says: "Every rider, regardless of their hair type or background, deserves to feel included and looked after”. And we can’t wait to see how Charles Owen is supporting retailers and more in this way.
Get all the information including how you can join us in person at Loughborough University or get an online ticket and join us from wherever you are in the world through the link in the bio!
