(Taken from the By-Laws of the Colorado Horse-racing Association)

(a)   To advertise, foster and promote the horse racing industry in the State of Colorado, including all facets thereof;
(b)   To gather and disseminate information concerning horses bred and raised for racing in the State of Colorado;
(c)   To create, foster and encourage a better business climate for the horse racing industry with in the State of Colorado by providing information concerning the industry and it's importance to the state as a whole;
(d)   To cooperate with various state and national agencies and other organizations in order to promote Colorado farms and racing establishments as tourist attractions;
(e)   To assist, promote and encourage cooperation among breeders, owners and trainers of race horses in the State of Colorado;
(f)   To institute or aid in any movement that will aid or protect the general welfare fo the racing industry, including the interests of breeders, owners, trainers and their employees;
(g)   To create, establish and maintain funds to promote any of the foregoing;
(h)   To bring about closer and more inderstanding relationships among breeders, owners, trainers, racing associations, racing commissions and the public;
(i)   to take part and advise with legislative bodies, state agencies,racing associations, and racing commisions in the establishment of statutes, directive, proper rule and conditions which affect in any manner the interests of breeders, owners, trainers, and their employees;
(j)   To represent the interests and property rights of individuals participating in Colorado Horse Racing activities in a fair and reasonable manner in dealing with racing assoiciations including, but not limited to:
(1)   Purse monies:               (5)   Interest on owners'
(2)   Off-track betting;                 deposits in "horsemen's
(3)   Simulcasting                        booker" accounts
(4)   Performance rights;      (6)  Negotiation of contracts
                                                     with racing associations
(k)  To promote the establishment of recration centers for tainers and their employees at Colorado race tracks;
(l)   To work for the improvement of living and working conditions for individuals participating in Colorado Horse Racing activities and their employees; 
(m)   To keep the membership of the association fully informed concerning all association business; and
(n)   To maintain accurate financial records of the receipts and expenditures of the corporation.