Riding Safely

BETA International

Ü NEC - Birmingham - UK: BETA International Future Dates   Beta International 2011 - 20 to 22 February - NEC   Beta International 2012 - 19 to 21 February - NEC

Ü NEC - Birmingham - UK: BETA International 2010 In its 31st year, BETA International 2010

Ü NEC - Birmingham - UK: BETA International 2009 click to enlarge "Sensibly priced, practical idea with big bonuses in muddy weather.  A product that fulfils a real, rather than a perceived, need."  These were the comments from the judges of the 2009 BETA Innovation Awards for the award winner Golly Galoshes in the Saddlery and Tack category, among them Yogi Breisner and Pammy Hutton.  A triple-purpose quality British made product, Golly Galoshes are leg gaiters designed to keep boots and bandages clean and horses’ and ponies’ legs dry, clean and comfortable during work.  The hi-viz option also adds visibility when out hacking.  Other award categories included rider clothing, feed & supplements, horse care products & equipment, and safety & security.  Ken Law, Editor of Riding Safety said "For me, this was the product of the show.  I can see this as something that people will want to use to save time, with benefits to the horses and ponies wearing them.  Drivers will be alerted through the movement of the legs when the hi-viz gaiters are worn, making them part of overall hi-viz clothing for horse and rider." More information from www.gollygaloshes.com   BETA International 2009 Innovation Awards   The judges for the awards, were Yogi Breisner - World Class Performance Manager and chef d’equipe to the British eventing team, independent nutritionist Dr Catherine Dunnett, Kate Rees - an equine physiotherapist, farrier David Gill, Mike Norton – a master saddler and past president of the Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) and international dressage rider and trainer Pammy Hutton. The awards were sponsored by Equestrian Trade News (ETN),   Award Wiiners   SADDLERY & TACK Winner - Gaiters by Golly Galoshes Judges' comments: Sensibly priced, practical idea with big bonuses in muddy weather. A product that fulfils a real rather than a perceived need. Highly commended - EVO 80 L lightweight stirrups from Equine Management Ltd Judges' comments: Makes life easier for the less than perfect rider.   RIDER CLOTHING Winner - Rambo Newmarket Waterproof Blouson Jacket from Horseware Products Judges’ comments: Attractive, modern looking jacket with a warm body and cool arms; so waterproof you can pour water over it. Highly commended - Ariat Eco Range from SMD Group. Judges’ comments: Exciting collection made from 50% recycled materials and that’s ideal for men and women.   FEED & SUPPLEMENTS Winner - Equimax Tabs from Virbac Animal Health Judges' comments: A genuinely innovative idea that cuts down on waste and makes worming easy. The subject of excellent, robust trial work. Highly commended - Joint RLF from Blue Chip Feed Judges' comments: entering a crowded market, this is a product with some science behind it and one that uses a new ingredient.   HORSECARE PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT Winner - Elim-a-net from Parell Products Judges’ comments: A sensible and useful product based on a simple idea to slow greedy eaters. I’d go and buy 50 straight away! Highly commended - Rambo Helix Rug from Horseware Products Judges’ comments: A versatile rug for every temperature. Lightweight and based on some interesting materials initially used by chefs in Cambodia.”   SAFETY & SECURITY Winner - RS-Tor Rider Security Aid from Libbys Judges’ comments: Ideal for inexperienced riders, could save a fall or a horse’s mouth. Anyone could benefit by using it on a young horse.   OTHER Winner - Page Play from Abbeyview Equine Judges’ comments: Makes it affordable to every equestrian to have their own website. Useful to a wide range of people across all horse sports and businesses. Highly commended - Flat-packed Showjumps from Classic Showjumps Judges’ comments: These bar-coded flat-packs are a great way to enable retailers to stock good quality show jumps.

Ü NEC - Birmingham - UK: BETA International 2008 Click to see more pictures BETA International, which celebrates its 31st anniversary in 2010, is the world’s foremost equestrian, pet product and country clothing trade exhibition. Admission is strictly trade only. Pictured  is the sand sculpture completed by Andrew Baynes; the result of three days performance art that took centre stage at BETA International 2008.