Training Courses & further details

 

Dedicated to improving knowledge, standards and professionalism within the trade, BETA organises training courses covering a wide variety of topics. These include courses on Rider Safety Equipment, including Hat and Body Protector Fitting, Equine health which is a course leading to the qualification to sell equine and pet wormers, Business Management, Lorinery Retailing (horse bits and bitting), Digital Marketing and Social Media and Saddle Fitting (booked through the Society of Master Saddlers).

Some of these courses are available to BETA members only, while others have no restriction.

Click here to view our

, which includes a brief profile of each of the courses currently being offered on a regular basis by BETA.

BETA is regarded by retailers as the primary source of training courses for those involved in the equestrian industry. Our courses are run for the trade, by those involved in the trade, specifically designed to suit the needs of the equestrian and country retailer in developing business and satisfying customer needs.

Courses are open to the whole of the equestrian industry, although BETA members will receive discounts where charges apply.

2025 dates can be found below, or for more details about a specific course check the tab on the top bar ‘training courses’, then click on the booking form link or email info@beta-uk.org

Visual merchandising course – 27th February and 20th August 2025 focused on seasonal merchandising (Halloween, Christmas, and more) – click here to book

Rider Safety Equipment Fitting Course – 19th March 2025 (Module 1) – click here for more information and to book

Module 2 and 3 can be booked at the same time, but are completed on seperate days after Module 1 has been completed.

Lorinery (bits and bitting) course – 12th March and 16th July 2025 –click here to book

NOPS Technical course – 12th February 2025 – click here to book

Feed marketing, claims and labelling course – 9th April 2025 – click here to book

PR, marketing and social media – 6th Series – Various dates and subjects – for more details and booking information click here

Retail sales skills and customer service –TBC

RAMA/SQP course (we are not currently offering this course)