The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has announced the first finalists of its trade awards, the winners of which will be announced at the BETA Gala Dinner at Wroxall Abbey Hotel on 22 September. The finalists have been revealed for the Equine Fitters Council Equine Fitter of the Year, Equine Careers Sales Representative of the Year, BETA Safety Equipment Fitter of the Year, Weatherbeeta Retail Employee of the Year, Holdsworth PR Marketing Effectiveness Award, GBH Exhibition Forwarding Export Award, and Citation Trade Supplier of the Year categories.
“We’re delighted to announce the first set of finalists for the 2024 BETAs,” said Claire Williams of BETA. “The quality, and quantity, of this year’s entries have blown us away. We pride ourselves on the quality of our judging process at every stage, but this year I know how tough it’s been for our independent panel as the nominations have been incredible. We’re thrilled for all the finalists, and we can’t wait to see who’s crowned the winner at the Gala Dinner on 22 September!”
The first finalists are as follows:
- Equine Fitters Council Equine Fitter of the Year:
Vicki Delasalle – Delasalle Saddlery
Steph Bradley – Freedom Saddlery
Leighton Norris – Leighton Norris Saddlery
Phil Lowe – Midland Performance Saddles
Sophie Sperling – Sperling Saddles - Equine Careers Sales Representative of the Year:
Catherine Powell – CEP, Shaws Equestrian, Flex On, Pikeur, Racesafe, Equicoat
Marcia Thompson – Equine Products UK Ltd
Claire Bibby – NAF
Catherine Gibbs – NAF
Claire Ellam – Radiance Gold Equine
Emily Welch – Shires Equestrian - BETA Safety Equipment Fitter of the Year:
Matthew Severn – Manor Equestrian
Arlyne Peaker – RB Equestrian
Jasmine Harewood – RB Equestrian
Lindsay Redfern – Riseholme Feeds
Emma Butt – Romsey Saddlery
Annette Vant – Saddlesdane Equestrian Supplies - Weatherbeeta Retail Employee of the Year:
Elliott Charlesworth – Lillico’s Country Store
Callum Goodhall – Manor Equestrian
Abigail Einzig – Stroud Farm Services Ltd
Tessa Groocock – Tower Farm Saddlers - Holdsworth PR Marketing Effectiveness Award:
Baileys Horse Feeds
Equine Resources Indonesia
Equine Show 247
The GPC & Agria
Saracen Horse Feeds - GBH Exhibition Forwarding Export Award:
Carr & Day & Martin
Equine Products UK Ltd
Saracen Horse Feeds Ltd - Citation Trade Supplier of the Year:
Hucklesby Associates Ltd
Bliss of London
The finalists for the three Zebra Products Retailer of the Year categories (online, new, store), and STUBBS ENGLAND Nutritional Helpline of the Year will be revealed in due course.
For more information on the BETAs and the Gala Dinner, click here.
