Companies scoop up 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards

The winners of the 2017 BETA International Innovation Awards were revealed at the NEC, Birmingham on January 23. The judging panel was made up of industry experts. These included: FEI vet Lesley Barwise-Munro Retailer James Edwards, of Devon-based Acorn Saddlery International event rider Piggy French, Dr Teresa Hollands a senior teaching fellow in veterinary nutrition at the University of Surrey, Millbry Hill retail director Serena Jones Horse riding safety practitioner and consultant Ken Law “We were bowled over by the large number of entries – and high quality of the products entered into each of the awards' eight categories,” said BETA International organiser Claire Thomas. “Creating an item that is truly innovative is certainly not easy, but the entries clearly reflected the impressive amount of work that has gone into delivering something that can be described as such. "Congratulations to all those who won an award and to everyone who entered the competition. There are certainly some fantastic products out there.” 2017's winners were as follows: COUNTRY CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Winning Company: Musto Product: Women’s lightweight machine-washable Gore-Tex tweed jacket Highly commended Company: Rockfish Product: Brightboots FEED & SUPPLEMENTS Winning company: Trilanco Product: GastroKind GENERAL Winning Company: Stable & Barn Product: Tack trolley Highly commended Company: Keratex Hoofcare Product: Coconut oil hoof balm HORSECARE EQUIPMENT & [HORSE] CLOTHING Winning Company: Harry Hall Product: Protechmasta infrared rug Highly Commended Company: Cryochaps Product: Cryochaps PET PRODUCTS Winning Company: Doggy Bag Product: Doggy towel Highly cCmmended Company: Scruffs Product: Thermal dog jacket RIDER CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Winning Company: Kask Spa Product: Kask helmet with merino wool padding Highly Commended Company: Ariat Europe Product: Vortex riding boot SADDLERY & TACK Winning Company: Neue Schule Product: Turtle Tilt Weymouth bit Highly Commended Company: Salamo Product: Salamo detachable flash comfort bridle SAFETY & SECURITY Winning Company: Harry Hall Product: Masta Avante hi-viz turnout rug Highly Commended Company: Trilanco Product: HackCAM UGlow camera vest BETA International is the leading trade exhibition for equestrian, country clothing, outdoor and pet products. The 2018 show will take place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 21 to 23 January.