The British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) has announced the first finalists for its 2024 trade awards.
The finalists have been announced 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. The finalists are listed below.
The winners will be announced at the BETA Gala Dinner that will take place at Wroxall Abbey Hotel on Sunday September 22.
BETA’s Claire Williams said: “We’re delighted to announce the first set of finalists for the 2024 BETAs.
“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.”
2024 BETA Award shortlist:
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
