Romanet, current vice-chairmen, re-elected to IFHA

certification of labs, harmonization of drug control, and out-of-competition

testing. The foundations of such a policy have already been built with

Article 6 of the IABRW extensively reorganized and five laboratories across

all regions selected for initial performance capability assessment and

certification.

member countries.

horse and rider while working with industry stakeholders to understand the

current situation in individual countries and regions.

members in order to support the development of an international fan

base for racing, reduce the risk of controversy, and foster simulcasting and

commingling arrangements which improve the revenues of the sport. This

will build on the major progress already achieved in connection with the

"protest" rule.

to facilitate international competition while allowing for disease

control. The five-year Collaboration Agreement with the OIE (World Animal Health

Organization) and the partnership with the FEI in the International Horse

Sports Confederation will be major vehicles for progressing these matters.

racing's intellectual property rights against unauthorized use by

wagering operators. The principles first articulated by the IFHA in

Art.28 IABRW are now capable of being crystallized in a new statutory

racing right and the IFHA will actively promote this and other legal

protections of racing's intellectual property rights.

its members, focusing on promoting the best of global racing through

traditional and new media.

awareness of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings, the Longines

World's Best Jockey, and corresponding awards and ceremonies.

the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee and the

regional pattern committees.