Five Gaits Equestrian Centre, Brighton

Key facts: St. Michael · $$ · Sunday 7AM-5PM, Monday 7AM-4PM, Tuesday 7AM-4PM, Wednesday 7AM-4PM, Thursday 7AM-4PM, Friday 7AM-4PM, Saturday 7AM-4PM · Ages: all

Five Gaits Equestrian Centre runs guided beach horseback rides from Brighton Stables on the west coast of St Michael. Rides go along Brighton Beach with views over the Caribbean, led by guide Kareem Smith. Advance booking is required.

About Five Gaits Equestrian Centre

Five Gaits Equestrian Centre is based at Brighton Stables on Harbour Road in St Michael, directly beside Brighton Beach on the west coast. The operation runs guided beach rides along the Caribbean shoreline, led by Kareem Smith who accompanies every ride. The horses are trained for beach work and the rides are guided throughout, making them accessible to people without prior riding experience. The west coast setting means the riding takes place alongside calm Caribbean water.

Why Families Go

A guided horseback ride along a Caribbean beach is a genuinely distinct experience from a standard beach day. Older children and adults who want to try something beyond swimming and snorkelling find this a memorable option. The guided format removes the need for riding experience.

What to Know Before You Go

Advance booking is required. Contact Five Gaits through social media or directly to arrange a ride and confirm availability. Riders should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Confirm minimum age and weight requirements at the time of booking as they vary.

Family Fit

Suited to families with older children, subject to individual minimum requirements. The guided format makes it accessible to first-time riders. Best booked at least a day in advance.

Beach Safety

Check conditions before leaving home. Conditions can change quickly, especially on the east and south coasts. Choose a beach with a lifeguard on duty when possible, and obey warning flags: a red flag means the water is not safe to enter.

Never leave young children unsupervised at the water's edge or in the sea. Children should not be left in the care of other children near the water.

Watch for watersports activity in the water. Jet skis, banana boats, and paddlers use designated zones that are not always clearly visible from shore. Stay aware of what is moving in the water around you.

Use sunblock and reapply after swimming. The Barbados sun is strong even on overcast days.

Manchineel trees grow along the edges of many Barbados beaches. They have small green apple-like fruit and broad leaves. Do not shelter under a manchineel tree in the rain, as water dripping from the leaves causes skin irritation. Do not touch or eat the fruit.

Leave the beach as you found it. Take all plastic and rubbish with you when you go.

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