• Shires Equestrian has appointed
Faye Berry as sales manager for Tekna. Shires recently took on distribution of the saddlery brand for the UK and Ireland. Faye was previously with the company’s sales team. A keen show jumper, she has competed at the Horse of the Year Show and Olympia. Faye also enjoys following the North Hereford Hunt.
• BETA International has a new operations
• British Horse Feeds’ Speedi-Beet brand is supporting the 40th Anniversary fence on Bramham’s cross country course; while its sister-product Fibre-Beet sponsors the event’s horse inspection area. A Speedi-Beet Horse of the Year Show Grade C qualifier takes place at Bramham too.
• WF Young, manufacturer of Absorbine horsecare products, continues to sponsor show producer Jayne Ross (nee Webber, pictured) and the team at Carol Bardo’s Moor Farm. Their big winners include large riding horse Comberton Clancy and coloured cob The Humdinger. “Absorbine products take the fuss out of getting all the horses beautifully turned out,” said Carol. (Photo: David Miller).
manager. Jackie Woolley joins the show’s organising team with responsibility for hall layout, contractor liaison and feature areas, as well as playing an integral part in stand allocation. “We are very pleased to welcome Jackie to this important role,” said BETA International organiser Claire Thomas. “She brings with her a wealth of business experience, a great sense of humour and some fabulous ideas for next year.” Jackie has a degree in applied chemistry and a background in the paper industry. She has three daughters and enjoys walking her dog. “I have come on board at a really interesting and busy time,” said Jackie. “Exhibitor bookings have been really brisk as companies took advantage of the BETA International Early Commitment Scheme and we are laying down plans for 2014.” • ETN is the official media partner of BETA International, the leading trade fair for the equestrian, pet products, outdoor and country clothing markets. The 2014 show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham on 16 to 18 February. For further information or to book stand space, contact James Palmer, telephone 01937 582111 or email jamesp@beta-int.com.
• BETA International 2013 was a In 1968, The Queen enjoyed the Three Counties.
The Queen Mother visited the show in 1958.
• The Three Counties Show is to be known as the Royal Three Counties Show, having been granted the Royal seal of approval. For more than 200 years, the show ran at various locations. The Queen Mother Prince Charles proved a popular visitor in 2007. attended the first Three Counties when it settled at Malvern in 1958. The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited in 2001 with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall enjoying the show in 2007. The Duke of Gloucester was president in 2011. The Royal Three Counties Show 2013 takes place on 14, 15 and 16 June. www.equestriantradenews.com
lucky one for West Yorkshire based retailer Simon Wetherald of Bardsey Mills. Not only did he scoop the Virbac Equine SQP of the Year title, but Simon also won £500 worth of products in a prize draw on the Verm-X stand.
• Harriett Shopland (23) has joined Haygain hay steamers as office assistant. Having studied equine science at the Royal Agricultural Collage, Harriett aims to ride at advanced level dressage and trains with international rider Charlie Hutton.
• Simon Poppitt, office junior at Barnsby, has won the Apprentice of the Year award organised by JT Development Solutions. Nineteen year old Simon, who has worked for the Walsall saddlery since last October, is pictured with managing director James Hitchen. Barnsby also appointed a new production manager in February. John Oliver joined the company from Bowater Doors where he spent four years as operations manager. Although John does not ride, his two daughters do. EQUESTRIAN TRADE NEWS MAY 2013 25