Posted: 2nd December 2015 | Back to news feed
BETA’s new guide to horsey holidays
The new, revised Take up the Reins in Great Britain riding guide is hot off the press and available for retailers to stock in-store. This glossy, free A5 booklet is perfect for customers wishing to track down a horsey vacation, a weekend trekking – or even an hour’s hacking.
Published by the British Equestrian Trade Association as part of its commitment to increasing rider participation, the guide is a mine of information, with essential contacts listed alongside expert advice for anyone seeking fun in the saddle. It is divided into counties and key-coded for ease of use, with details such as facilities, activities, services and affiliations included.
“You can’t beat getting out into the open countryside and enjoying the stunning scenery from horseback,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “This up-to-the-minute guide is packed with some of the very best riding opportunities available and features a wide range of accommodation with equestrian facilities, including hotels, cottages and B&Bs.
“The choice is enormous and reflects the tremendous diversity that equestrianism has to offer – whether you’re looking to ride purely for pleasure, wishing to step up a gear in a specific discipline, wanting to get on board for the first time or keen to rekindle your long but not forgotten love of life in the saddle.”
Copies of the guide can be obtained from the BETA online shop at www.beta-uk.org/ or by contacting the BETA office, telephone 01937 587062 or email tinah@beta-int.com. The Take up the Reins campaign also has its own website www.takeupthereins.co.uk/, where riding activities can be found online by searching for a particular location or activity.
BETA guide puts equestrian job hunters on the right track
If you thought that a career in the equestrian industry had to be hands-on with horses, think again! There is a diverse range of opportunities available in this challenging and vibrant sector, and a new booklet published by the British Equestrian Trade Association highlights an exciting selection of them.
Roles in sales, export, design, business, nutrition, research and development, marketing and saddlery are just some of those featured in Careers in the Equestrian Industry. Each entry features a broad career overview, with qualifications and experience required, along with key training pathways.
“There is a general misapprehension that equestrian careers tend to consist of riding and grooming jobs or professions such as farriers, equine dentists or physiotherapists,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “In fact, nothing could be further from the truth, as the new guide quite clearly shows. I hope that colleges, universities and those offering careers advice will find the guide a valuable resource, providing plenty of food for thought and helping to set young people on the right path for future employment.”
Careers in the Equestrian Industry is available free of charge from the BETA office, telephone 01937 587062 or email laurac@beta-int.com, or by ordering from the BETA online shop at www.beta-uk.org.
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