PEBBLES BEACH BARBADOS.RACE HORSES..2024..PEBBLES BECH BARBADOS..SWIMMING WITH RACE HORSES..2024

Before the sun rises, grooms from the nearby Garrison Savannah start leading the island's racehorses down the short trek to the beach. This ritual occurs nearly daily between approx. 5:30 am and 7 am.
Some horses make their way directly into the sea, while others enjoy a roll in the sand before their swim. Once in the water, the horses swim out surprisingly far to the moored boats before returning to shore. If a horse is recovering from injury or is sore after a race it may stay longer, swimming and soaking in the warm water. There's a steady stream of horses throughout the early morning, and they all seem to enjoy the ritual.
Their individual personalities do shine through... some love to pose for the cameras with fascinated vistors; others prefer less posing & more swimming! Their grooms clearly understand them well and do their best to keep them all content.