Caribbean Equestrian Association Elects New President
Catherine Ramsingh-Pierre will lead the association for the 2026-2028 term following an election by member nations.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Equestrian
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The Caribbean Equestrian Association has elected Catherine Ramsingh-Pierre as its new president. She will oversee the organization representing 11 member nations during the 2026-2028 term.
Why it matters
The election of a new executive board establishes the leadership direction for regional equestrian sport development over the next two years. The transition follows Ramsingh-Pierre's extensive tenure in national and international equestrian governance roles.
The Caribbean Equestrian Association currently represents 11 member nations across the region. This governance structure oversees all member federations as determined by the outcome of the recent election.
The players
Catherine Ramsingh-Pierre
She is a founding member of Equestrian Bahamas who previously led the national federation and served on the FEI Solidarity Committee.
Inga Serrette Fletcher
She serves as the Vice-President of the Caribbean Equestrian Association.
Jodie McTaggart
She serves as the Secretary of the Caribbean Equestrian Association.
Nathanaël Permal
He serves as the Treasurer of the Caribbean Equestrian Association.
The details
Member federations of the association held an Annual General Meeting to select their new leadership team. Ramsingh-Pierre, a founding member of Equestrian Bahamas, assumes the presidency alongside Vice-President Inga Serrette Fletcher, Secretary Jodie McTaggart, and Treasurer Nathanaël Permal.
Timeline
2019: Ramsingh-Pierre began serving as president of the Bahamas national federation.
2021-2025: Ramsingh-Pierre served as a representative on the FEI Solidarity Committee.
2024-2026: Ramsingh-Pierre held the position of vice-president for the Caribbean Equestrian Association.
2026-2028: The newly elected executive board will serve their upcoming term.
Season Trajectory
The transition to a new executive board follows a pattern set by the FEI Solidarity Committee, where experienced officials guide regional development. This leadership change marks a shift in organizational oversight as the association prepares for the 2026-2028 term.
The new executive board will control the scheduling and governance of regional equestrian events for the next two years. Member federations will now report to the new leadership team for all sanctioned activities through 2028.
The takeaway
The election brings a leader with significant international experience to the regional helm of the sport. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming announcements regarding the association's specific agenda for the 2026-2028 cycle.
Further reading
For more information on regional developments, visit the Equestrian section.
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