Posted: 3rd June 2026 | Back to news feed
Nominations for the BETAs 2026 Are Open - It’s Time to Champion the Best in Equestrian
The hunt is officially on for the very best in the equestrian industry as the BETA’s 2026 awards open for nominations - and this is your chance to have your say.
Run by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), the annual BETA’s celebrate the brands, businesses and individuals making a real difference across the equestrian world - from tack shops and online retailers to fitters, nutrition teams, suppliers and long-standing industry legends including:
- Saddle, bridle and bit fitters
- Rider safety equipment fitters
- Nutritional helplines
- Tack shops and online retailers
- Sales representatives
- Trade suppliers
- Marketing campaigns
- Export success stories
- Lifetime achievement contributions
In short? If someone or something has made your life as a horse owner easier, safer, smarter or better supported, this is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
Why It Matters
Awards like the BETA’s don’t just hand out trophies - they help highlight businesses that are genuinely delivering for horse owners and riders.
For smaller independent businesses especially, a nomination can provide huge encouragement, visibility and credibility within the industry.
And for consumers, it’s a chance to celebrate the companies and professionals who consistently go above and beyond for you.
Key Dates
Several award categories close throughout June and July, with the BETA’s 2026 awards ceremony taking place alongside BETA International at the Hilton Metropole, NEC Birmingham on Sunday 27th September 2026.
So, whether you are nominating your favourite fitter, voting for a trusted product, or supporting a brilliant retailer… now is the time to get involved.
Find out more and submit nominations here: BETA 2026 Awards
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