New President For BETA

Sir Adam Butler

Jane Holderness-Roddam

BETA is delighted to welcome Jane Holderness-Roddam as the association's new president.

Jane is to take over the role following the AGM in London in November.

Well known throughout the equine world for her extensive work on a wide variety of committees, Jane is also a keen Show Hunter, Hack and Riding Horse judge and breeder.

Jane takes over from Sir Adam Butler who has been the President since 1991.

"I am very much looking forward to taking over as BETA President. I believe the trade is highly important and can be very influential in supporting the horse world," said Jane.

Said Sir Adam: "I have been delighted to give what help and encouragement I could over the last 12 years or so.

"BETA has continued to grow in strength and to demonstrate its value to the industry.

"I wish BETA much success in the future under Jane Holderness-Roddam's very experienced and enthusiastic eye."

Claire Williams, BETA Chief Executive and Secretary said: "We are very much looking forward to having Jane on board as the new president.

"We are sure her wealth of knowledge will be very well received and will help to keep the association moving forward and developing."

She added: " Our current president Sir Adam Butler has been a very valuable asset to the association and we are delighted he has been involved for so long."