During the last century, the growing universalization of the industry linked to the Thoroughbred Racing horse gave rise to a period of boom in world equestrianism, where economic and social interests that were previously unimportant began to emerge.

Thus, the need arose within the South American equestrian nations to form a stronger link with the organizations related to the activity at an international level and in 1958 the South American Organization for the Promotion of Thoroughbred Racing was created.