CRINES had its origins through the enthusiasm generated by a horseback ride in mid-1975 through the main streets of Pereira, which was called "A Pereira Vuelven los Caballos" (Horses Return to Pereira). Weeks after this grand horseback ride, some visionary and enthusiastic horsemen gathered, and by December 18 of that year, the first board of directors was formed under the presidency of Carlos Enrique Botero Londoño and the vice presidency of Mr. Salomón Armel Londoño. This marked the beginning of the life of this association, which has always fought for equine development and the well-being of our Colombian Criollo horse.