 Originally established in 1899 under the name "Sociedad Hípica Argentina" for the practise of equestrian activities, the Sociedad Sportiva would held a large variety of sport events in several disciplines, such as football, athletics, auto racing, aviation, aerostatics, aeronautics, boxing, bicycle racing, motorcycle racing, polo, rugby union, trot, sulky races, show jumping, among others.The institution (nicknamed "La Sportiva") was the main sports club of Argentina in the 1910 decade, apart of being considered a predecessor of the Argentine Olympic Committee (COA).The club closed its doors in 1914, when the National Army took over the stadium after the second period of 5 years (counting from 1909) came to an end.