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The Roachford family on their return to Barbados in 1984, brought with them two Swedish warmblood horses, Ranja and Goliath. The Swedish mare Ranja competed at two local shows that year and earned two first places and one second place in Show Jumping. Goliath the Swedish stallion has been successive Champion in local Dressage Championships and today serves as stud for the breeding program.
Heading the team at the center is Mrs Elizabeth Roachford nicknamed “Mother of Dressage” in Barbados. She is also the first certified local Dressage Judge, and current Chief Dressage Judge of the Barbados Equestrian Association.
WE TEACH!
The Caribbean International Riding Centre is a member of the Barbados Equestrian Association and does English riding only. Hard hats are obligatory on all rides and will be supplied by the Centre.
Private Lessons in both Show Jumping and Dressage can be arranged. Our In-House Instructors compete up to the standard of Prix St George & Intermediare 2 in Dressage and they form part of the 2003 Barbados Dressage Team at the Pan American Games.
RIDE BARBADOS TOURS
Providing horse riding tours on the natural heritage trails of the breathtaking East Coast of Barbados, for both tourists and locals, became part of the Caribbean International Riding Centre in 1987. Because of the already high standards set, the excursions received recognition locally and internationally thereby increasing their popularity beyond expectations.