Claire Williams (Executive Director of BETA) commented;
“I commend British Eventing on giving riders plenty of notice that the rules will be changing. BETA 2000 has served us well since its introduction in 2000 however now there are garments potentially being used that are up to 16 years old, so well past their “use-by” date. General wear and tear over long periods as well as falls can have a detrimental effect on the ability of a garment to offer the protection needed so the change to the BE rules is welcomed.”
More information on BETA safety standards can be found here.
