The Colorado Horse Racing Association, Inc. is the recognized horsemen’s group representing owners and trainers of all racing breeds – Thoroughbred, American Quarter Horse, and Arabian – in the State of Colorado.

The CHA advises and negotiates with legislative bodies, state agencies, racing associations, and racing commissions in the establishment or updating of any statutes, directives, proper rules, and conditions which affect the racing industry and its stakeholders.

The CHA collects and distributes information concerning horses bred and raised for racing, and encourages a better business climate for the state’s horse racing industry. The CHA encourages cooperation between horse breeders, owners, and trainers of racehorses in the State of Colorado. The CHA represents the interests and property rights of individuals participating in Colorado horse racing activities in a fair and reasonable manner in dealing with racing associations including, but not limited to, purse monies, off-track betting, simulcasting, performance rights, interest on deposits in horsemen’s bookkeeper accounts, and negotiation of contracts with racing associations.