FNAR is a non-profit organisation. It was founded by a group of "donkey enthusiasts" in 1990. It currently consists of approximately 80 centres. The FNAR has members over the length and breadth of France - from Brittany to the Mediterranean Alps, from the Jura to the Pyrenees.

IFAHR was founded as a non-profit organisation in January 1999 in Paris for purpose of co-operation between all national and international Arab Horse Racing Associations throughout the world. The Federation is registered in France, which is also the seat of "France Galop" and the location of the yearly IFAHR General Meeting.