Foundation of O.S.A.F.

On May 5th 1958 in Sao Paulo, Brazil a resolution was passed creating the South American Organization for the promotion of thoroughbred racehorse breeding: “O.S.A.F.”. Subsequently, at a meeting held at the Brazilian Jockey Club, the rules and objectives were established by its members (South American Jockey Clubs, Stud Books, Breeders and Owners Associations).
The organization was set up in response to a perceived need for one body to represent the common interests of the various breeding and racing authorities and to promote horseracing and breeding throughout the continent.
The first chairman of O.S.A.F. was Dr. Osvaldo Aranha, an important Brazilian breeder and respected political figure.
At present there are nine member countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Organizational Structure

O.S.A.F. is composed of a Board of Directors and a Technical and Executive Council.
The members of the Board of Directors are the chairmen of the South American Jockey Clubs and racing organisations.
The members of the Executive and Technical Council are people of long experience and knowledge of the breeding and racing industry.
The Technical and Executive Council designates members to represent O.S.A.F in the different international organisations.
The administrative offices, archives and library of O.S.A.F. are located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Cerrito 1446, 3rd floor.

Objectives of O.S.A.F

The objectives of O.S.A.F. are:
• To promote the exchange of information on technical, statistical and other matters of interest among the members.
• To improve the efficiency of the South American Stud Books.
• To develop racing activities.
• To foster breeding and racing in the continent.
• To represent and defend the common interests of the members.
• To organize conferences or meetings periodically at which members can discuss racing and breeding issues.
• To represent the South American racing and breeding industry at the international forums.

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