FEDEQUINAS is the national entity of Colombia that groups and represents Colombian equine associations. It directs, reins, and controls their activities in breeding, exhibition, competition and sport promotion.    

 On 16 January of 1998, though Colombian law number 427, it was tactically recognized as the ruling entity of the Colombian equine guild and commissioned along with the Ministry of Agriculture and rural development as well as the National livestock Fund, to put in place sanitary programs and plans with immediate application, with the end of eradicating diseases that effect livestock, in order to conserve and propagate these pure breeds and comply with international sanitary standards in order to participate in and compete well in the market.  

 On March 16th of 1998 FEDEQUINAS and in accordance with article 4.-, of the law 427, it was declared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development through resolution no.00053 to open, register and take over the genealogical stud books of the "Caballo Criollo Colombiano" breed with official character.  

 Objectives of FEDEQUINAS: 
 The promotion, improvement, development and strengthening of all the activities linked with the  Creole Colombian Paso Horse both Nationally and Internationally, as the best saddle horse in the world, in his different airs or Creole gaits: the Colombian Paso Fino, the Colombian trot and gallop, the pure Colombian Trocha, and the Colombian Trocha and Gallop.  

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