British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)

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Join Claire Williams discuss a wide range of forage related topics with independent nutritionist Catherine Rudenko. From how do we know how many nutrients are in our forages to how do we know how digestible it is? All you questions will be answered!

Join Claire Williams from BETA to hear her speak with Dr Katie Williams from Dengie about balanced diets for our horses - what makes up a balanced diet and what role does forage play? Does the way a horse's diet is balanced differ from our own balanced diet?

Alice Goff, representing THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE, is the winner of the 2024 BETA Equine Thesis of the Year Award with her dissertation: Prognostic Indicators for Survival in Horses with African Horse Sickness. The judges praised all four 2024 BETA Thesis of the Year finalists for their practically applied topics of real relevance to the equine industry. “The selection of Alice as the winner was a unanimous decision by the judging panel. Her dissertation was well-written, concise and professionally presented. Its outcomes have real-life application and could directly impact horse welfare.” “The judging panel would like to congratulate each of the finalists on the successful completion of their dissertation. During the competition, their presentations allowed them to elaborate on their written work and bring their research to life,” said Dr Georgina Crossman, who headed the four-strong judging panel. ● University Centre Myerscough- Charlotte Hodgetts – Cooling practices for equine thermoregulation after cross country competition. ● University of Limerick – Jake Draper – An investigation into the profitability of first season thoroughbred sires. ● Aberystwyth University – Rifka Faithfull – Influences of double and snaffle bridles on equine behaviour at dressage competitions and factors that interact with their effect. Congratulations, Alice! Well done to Charlotte, Jake, and Rifka!

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Jake Draper, University of Limerick Title: An Investigation Into The Profitability of First-Season Thoroughbred Sires Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Jake and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists!  #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations #equine #equestrian #university #college⁠ #horses

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Rifka Faithfull, Aberystwyth University Title: Influences of double and snaffle bridles on equine behaviour at dressage competitions and factors that interact with their effect. Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Alice and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists! #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations

Join Claire Williams from BETA discuss key elements of your horse's diet in WInter with BETA Member NAF's Head Nutritionist Kate Hore. Managing a horse's diet in Winter means considering different factors that will affect their diet. Kate will talk about keeping things simple, nutrient balanced as well as cost effective.

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Alice Goff, THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE       Title: Prognostic Indicators for Survival in Horses with African Horse Sickness Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Alice and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists!   #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations  #equine #equestrian #university #college⁠ #horses

Meet BETA Equine Thesis of the Year 2024 Finalist: Jake Draper, University of Limerick Title: An Investigation Into The Profitability of First-Season Thoroughbred Sires Jake Draper, a 23-year-old from West Cork in Ireland. He recently graduated with a 2:1 second class honours BSc Degree in Equine Science from the University of Limerick. Jake is currently working at Ashtown Stud in Tipperary where, under exceptional guidance, he is continuing to learn more about the thoroughbred industry, especially breeding and horse care. Jake hopes to progress within the industry and add more skills to his repertoire with the aim of one day owning and managing his own thoroughbred breeding operation. Join us on Sunday, 27 October, at 2 pm to learn more and watch the presentations of Jake and three other TOTY 2024 finalists! Link to register https://bit.ly/3NjJSri Good luck to all the finalists!  #BETATOTY24 #BETAThesisFinals #EquineResearch #Congratulations #equine #equestrian #university #college⁠ #horses

The Final of the BETA’s annual Equine Thesis of the Year Award takes place on Sunday! The finalists will discuss African Horse Sickness, thermoregulation, bridles, and thoroughbred sires. Each finalist will present their thesis to a panel of judges during an online event. ● THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE- Alice Goff – Prognostic indicators for survival in horses with African Horse Sickness. ● University Centre Myerscough- Charlotte Hodgetts – Cooling practices for equine thermoregulation after cross country competition. ● University of Limerick – Jake Draper – An investigation into the profitability of first season thoroughbred sires. ● Aberystwyth University – Rifka Faithfull – Influences of double and snaffle bridles on equine behaviour at dressage competitions and factors that interact with their effect. The final will start at 2 pm and is open to the public, trade and academic community members. You can register to watch the event for free through this link- https://bit.ly/3NjJSri