Longines - New long term partnership
With this agreement, applied as of 1st June 2013, Longines becomes the Official Partner and the Official Watch of IFHA.
Longines will become as well the official sponsor of the "WORLD'S BEST RACEHORSES RANKINGS" classifying the top thoroughbred racehorses in the World, which is published about ten times a year by IFHA on its website (www.ifhaonline.org).
IFHA and Longines will present an award to the owners of the top three racehorses of the year during the Longines Hong Kong International Races Gala reception in December 2013.
Furthermore, an annual "Longines and IFHA International Award of Merit" will be presented to an outstanding international personality of the horseracing industry; it could be an owner, a breeder, a trainer, a jockey or any person linked with the horseracing industry.
Walter von Känel, President of Longines: « Longines is very proud to become the Official Partner and the Official Watch of the IFHA. This partnership represents an important step in our involvement in equestrian sports. One of our first chronographs, produced in 1878, was already made for horseraces. This agreement is true to our tradition and our passion in equestrian sports. As we become as well the official sponsor of the "WORLD'S BEST RACEHORSES RANKINGS" », we support the very important work of the IFHA, that favours the standing of equestrian sports all around the world. »
Louis Romanet, IFHA Chairman: « I am very pleased to have signed such an agreement with Longines which emphasises the role of the famous Swiss watchmaker as the very first partner of the worldwide horseracing industry. Thanks to Longines, we will be able to increase the promotion of the best racehorses and to honour the personality who will have left his mark on the racing season at international level. »