For an afternoon of excitement, go for the sport of kings. The fabled Garrison Savannah hosts quality thoroughbreds and the Barbados Turf Club runs a number of races each year. Another popular sport is polo, attracting skilled players and enthusiastic fans.

Horse Racing
The racetrack at the Garrison Savannah has been the home of horse racing since the colonial days of 1845, and the Barbados Turf Club—which regulates and promotes horse racing in Barbados—was established in 1905. The latter organizes three seasons of racing per year that run from January to April, May to August and October to December.

Racing at the Garrison is not only for the avid race fan, it can also be a fun day of family entertainment. The serious punter has several options for watching the races: from the Grandstand, Field Stand, Sir John Chandler Stand—or if you are lucky enough to get an invitation, from one of the luxurious Corporate Boxes overlooking the famous paddock bend. And those who’d rather forgo the stands can enjoy an informal picnic atmosphere and lounge in the shade of the tall trees surrounding the track. There's also a park for children to enjoy between races.
 
Polo
The game of polo in Barbados has transformed itself from being a local pastime enjoyed by a few enthusiasts to being an important and well-respected event on international sporting and social calendars. Founded in 1884, the Barbados Polo Club plays host each season to a variety of visiting international teams and visitors are always made to feel very welcome.

First-time spectators at a match are often amazed by the speed and power of the horses and the courage and skill of the players; not to be played by the faint-hearted, polo is an enthralling spectator sport. The island has several world-class venues with excellent corporate facilities, ideal for hosting the season’s tournaments that generally run from December to April.

Recently, the facilities on the island have been extended to include three new spectacular playing fields, at Waterhall, Clifton and Lion Castle. These three new fields not only relieve some of the pressure on the ground at Holders, which has been used to its fullest capacity over the last 39 years, but also provides superb alternative facilities for visiting and local players.