The much politicized NHA SGM ended is disappointment for SANTA, the South African Trainers Association headed up by Tony Rivalland and supported by many heavy hitters in game in South Africa. The founding directors included Sean Tarry, Geoff Woodruff, Alan Greeff and Paul Lafferty.

The resolutions that failed included.. Proposed by members as co-ordinated by SANTA that the NHA Constitution be amended to change the appointment process and composition of the NATIONAL BOARD to one that predominantly consists of representatives of industry stakeholders.

The other that failed was: Proposed by members as co-ordinated by SANTA that the NHA Constitution be amended to remove various references to the RACING CONTROL EXECUTIVE.

The passed resolution was A proposal by the National Board that the NHA Constitution be amended regarding the composition and functions of the Nominations Committee and to give flexibility regarding the appointment of a second executive director.