Also known as: horse racing association · NHRA
Namibia Horse Racing Association — organizes horse racing events and oversees the sport's regulation and development, facing sponsorship challenges while securing new backing from Castlebet.
Namibian racehorses achieved multiple victories at the Masa Easter Cup in Botswana, with Whisper and Action Time securing first-place finishes in their respective races. Namibia fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs and earned recognition from the Horse Racing Association president for strong performance against Botswana and South African competitors.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian racehorses achieved multiple victories at the Masa Easter Cup in Botswana, with Whisper and Action Time securing first-place finishes in their respective races. Namibia fielded 14 horses from five racing clubs and earned recognition from the Horse Racing Association president for strong performance against Botswana and South African competitors.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association has extended condolences following the death of parliamentarian James Uerikua, who died in a road accident between Okakarara and Otjiwarongo. Uerikua was a key supporter of horse racing in Namibia, particularly instrumental in reviving the sport in Gam settlement and establishing the Gam Racing Club, where he funded multiple competitions from his own resources.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Castlebet Namibia has announced a N$300,000 sponsorship of the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual event scheduled for July 4, 2026 in Rehoboth, marking the company's expansion beyond football betting into other sporting codes. The NHRA says the support will boost prize money and help revive and grow horse racing in Namibia.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Sport betting company Castlebet has pledged N$300,000 to the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual event in July at Rehoboth, with funds earmarked for securing a suitable racing track. The Namibia Sports Commission says the sponsorship is crucial given uncertain government funding and the need for private sector partnerships.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The president of Namibia Horse Racing Association says the future of horse racing is bleak without increased sponsorship, with only MTC currently backing the sport after FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Debmarine withdrew. The association faces challenges including high costs of maintaining racehorses, insufficient competition prize money, lack of technical equipment like drones for photo finishes, and limited geographic expansion beyond Omaheke, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Hardap regions.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its 2026 calendar launch at Gobabis with an Independence Day event featuring 17 races and about 600 spectators from across the country and Botswana. Katiti Komambo won the Nambred 2000m and Woodland Ridge won the Import Open 2000m, while the event boosted local business activity despite minor operational challenges with starting gates and crowd control.
25 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association is holding the Horse Racing Independence Cup at the Gobabis racetrack as part of Namibia's 36th Independence anniversary celebrations, with more than 50 horses registered to compete across 17 race plates and a prize purse of N$120,000.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its annual general meeting to map out the racing season, approving amendments to juvenile racing regulations and prize money distribution, and confirming a provisional schedule of 11 events with the Independence Race in Gobabis as the season opener. The association is seeking to extend its current MTC sponsorship and engage new sponsors while ensuring compliance with the Namibia Sports Commission.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association will convene its annual general meeting in Windhoek on Saturday to address 2026 budget, rule changes, sponsorship challenges, and competition calendars. Key agenda items include prize money percentages, juvenile horses, horse passports and vaccinations, and entrance fees.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Horse Racing Association newcomer Burger Racing aims for continued dominance in 2026 after a successful debut season in which it claimed 17 first-place finishes in nine months and recently won seven first-place finishes at the Tsjaka New Year Derby. Club owner Sakkie Burger, who expanded his stable to 12 thoroughbreds, emphasises that success depends on training, discipline, nutrition, and jockey management.
16 January 2026 · New Era →