The North Dakota Thoroughbred Association was founded in 1964 to develop, promote and protect Thoroughbred racing and the interests of Thoroughbred horse owners and breeders; To improve the conditions of racing, breeding and raising of Thoroughbred horses; To investigate, report and eliminate or remove in any lawful way all practices detrimental or injurious to the breeding, raising and racing of Thoroughbred horses; To promote and maintain mutual understanding and respect between Thoroughbred horse owners and breeders, other racing associations, the public, and all other important segments of the racing industry; To advise national, state and local governments on matters affecting the Thoroughbred industry; To educate, promote and encourage cooperative efforts among owners and breeders of Thoroughbred horses to achieve the foregoing objectives and purposes.