British Equestrian Trade Association facts for kids
The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) is a special group in the United Kingdom. It helps businesses that make or sell things for horses and riders. This includes everything from horse feed to riding helmets. BETA also works with other companies connected to the horse world. It is one of 16 groups that are part of the British Equestrian Federation.
About BETA
BETA was created in 1979. Today, it has more than 800 companies as members. These companies work together to support the horse industry.
How BETA Works
BETA is run by a council of 22 people. These people come from different types of member companies. The main office for BETA is in North Yorkshire, near Wetherby.
BETA has different types of members:
- Retail: These are shops or online stores that sell horse products.
- Trade: These are companies that make or distribute horse products.
- Equine: This group includes horse dealers and riding schools.
- Agent: These are people who represent other companies.
- Associate: These companies are not directly about horses but have strong links to the industry.
- Overseas: This includes retail and trade companies from other countries.
What Research Does BETA Do?
BETA often does research for its members. For example, they study how many people ride horses in the United Kingdom. They also look at what riders think about spending money on horse-related items. This research helps businesses understand the market better.
