Our History
From Winks Greene's pioneering work to South Africa's foremost equine education institution.
Winks Greene & the Transeva
Winks Greene, daughter of renowned trainer Denis Labistour, develops the WG Transeva technique. Based on the 'Strongbox' device by Charles Strong (UK), it works along Faradic lines to stimulate muscle tissue and improve circulation.
Beth Shaw studies under Winks Greene
After completing her BA at the University of Vermont and training at the National Sports Academy in New York, Beth Shaw returns to South Africa and studies the Transeva technique under Winks Greene.
Building a practice
Beth builds a successful ETT practice spanning 20+ years, working with high-performance equine athletes across South Africa's top racing yards. Multiple Group 1 victories follow, including six Vodacom Durban July wins.
International polo representation
Beth represents the South African Ladies Polo Team in Australia (2005), Zambia (2007–2008), Nigeria, and Argentina (2016).
BSET Academy founded
Beth Shaw establishes BSET Academy on a working farm in the Karkloof Valley, KZN Midlands. The academy becomes the only institution teaching SUMCHI Technique, EKWOS, and ETT.
ETT-AAP established
The Equine Transeva Technique Association of Accredited Practitioners is founded to maintain consistent technique, procedures, and standards across all ETT practitioners.
ETT International (Hong Kong)
ETT International is established in Hong Kong, serving Sha Tin Racecourse and Hong Kong Jockey Club riding schools.
SUMCHI Ltd launched
An evolutionary technique combining mutual grooming, massage, acupressure and myofascial release using the Sumchi6 magnetic massager.
Training the next generation
BSET Academy continues to train equine professionals through its accredited FEP and HHEM programmes, with students from across South Africa and beyond.