The British Equestrian Trade Association is a membership organisation in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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 which represents manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of goods for, and other businesses connected with, the equestrian

Equestrianism

Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...

 market. It is one of the 16 organisations which form part of the British Equestrian Federation

British Equestrian Federation

The British Equestrian Federation is the national governing body of equestrian sport in Great Britain and represents the country at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports .-Purpose:...

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History and scope

The association was formed in 1979 and currently has over 800 member companies.

Governance

BETA is a company limited by guarantee, with member companies in 6 categories. From the member companies, the organisation is run by a council of 22, with representation from each category.

The categories of membership are:

• Retail - Shop premises or distance selling
• Trade - manufacturers and distributors
• Equine - dealers, equestrian establishments
• Agent - 3rd party representatives

• Associate - Not directly equestrian related, but with close links to industry
• Overseas - Retail and Trade

Research activity

BETA conducts regular research on behalf of its members, including on areas such as number of riders in the United Kingdom and attitudes of riders towards spend in the sector.

External links

• British Equestrian Trade Assocication official website