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BETA Survey into equestrian spending and riding habits
Additional Information
Dear Member
We have today launched a new BETA survey to riders covering two main topics:
- Their perceptions of coaching qualifications, the importance of these when selecting coaches and other criteria used in coach selection.
- Riding activity and purchasing behaviour since the beginning of the year to better understand spending and riding patterns and with regards to buying channels used, whether the changes made this year due to Covid restrictions are temporary or permanent in nature.
We would greatly appreciate it if you were able to share the survey link with your customers and equestrian minded staff, through your digital and social media channels over the next week to ensure as wide a take up as possible. It is their opportunity to share their views and experiences of the last 8 months.
We will of course share the findings with BETA members and would be happy to give those who assist to distribute the survey priority access.
The link to the survey is: https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=160624164105
There is a £50 shopping voucher prize draw incentive offered to those completing the survey, which can be spent with any BETA member retailer.
Many thanks indeed.
If you have any queries about the above then please do let me know.
Kind regards
Claire / Megan Gibbs <megan.gibbs@bhs.org.uk>
Equine Herpes Virus
Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) outbreak has been confirmed at an equestrian centre in Hampshire.
As the disease can spread easily and has the potential for serious consequences, the BHS strongly recommends that yards inform others if they have an outbreak so potential in-contact horses can be quickly isolated and monitored to help decrease the risk of spread.
If you have any concerns for your horse contact your vet immediately.
EHV-1 is contagious and can cause respiratory disease, abortion and neurological disease. The virus can be spread by direct and indirect contact such as:
• Horse to horse contact
• Nasal discharge
• Contaminated equipment or by handlers who have been in contact with infected horses
• Via aerosol droplets over short distances by coughing and snorting
Clinical signs for the respiratory disease will be similar to equine flu and include a high temperature, nasal discharge, coughing, loss of appetite and lethargy. Horses affected by the neurological disease may not able to pass urine or droppings, can display signs of poor limb coordination, and in severe cases are unable to stand. Pregnant mares can suddenly and unexpectantly miscarry their unborn foal.
Further EHV advice and the simple steps you can take to prevent disease spread is available from: 
https://www.bhs.org.uk/advice-and-information/horse-health-and-sickness/disease-prevention
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Towing with a Car
If you tow with a Car use the link below to ensure you are safe to do so.
BHS supporting Road Safety Week 18 - 24th November
'Dead Slow' Campaign
Our ‘Dead? Or Dead Slow’ road safety campaign aims to educate drivers on how to pass horses safely on the road. The key behavioural change messages to drivers are:
- Slow down to a maximum of 15mph
- Be patient – I won’t sound my horn or rev the engine
- Pass the horse wide and slow, (if safe to do so) at least a car’s width if possible
- Drive slowly away
- Click here for more information