Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano and Longines CUP 2020 at San Isidro Racecourse
OSAF is pleased to ratify the date and conditions for the running of the traditional Grand Prix in its 36th edition. […]
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OSAF´s recommendations for equine welfare
Based on the work OSAF has been carrying out in IFHA´s committees, in liaison with its peer regional regulatory bodies around the World, OSAF has circulated a series of recommendations amongst its member racecourses, featuring the major issues arised in the last IFHA Equine Welfare Committee last September 16th, where OSAF delegates Dr. Alberto Costa and Teresita Zambruno participated. […]
OSAF ́s recommendations for the use of the whip
The regional harmonization on the use of the whip was an issue introduced by OSAF in late 2012, where the recomendation was for the South American racecourses to use the whip that was used Worldwide at the time, the one approved by IFHA ́s TAC (Technical Advisory Committee): the Procrush flat whip, with flexible stem and slim non-slip handle, with shock-absorbing, cushioned end that stimulates the horse without inflicting injury and minimizing the impact of the hit. This whip has a total length of 76 cm and contains a patent leather core to prevent any potential twist in the tip that may harm the horse. Driven by this initiative, by 2014 all OSAF member racecourses had already adopted the use of this whip. […]
Ratified results, Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano and Longines CUP 2019
Today, the Australian laboratory RASL (Racing Analytical Services Limited), disclosed informed OSAF of the results of the 10 samples shipped to be tested for doping, belonging to the winner and 4 runner ups of both Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano (G1) and Longines Cup Carlos Campino (G2). Download PDF
Equine transportation – Where can we improve?
In the 22nd International Movement of Horses Committee (IMHC) Meeting, Bárbara Padalino (barbara.padalino@uniba.it). We share your presentation with very interesting information about equine transport: Download PDF