Hirapour Farms

27/07/2023

Next up in our Jumps Legends is Golden Flare, who made jumps racing history by becoming the first to achieve the infamous 'double-double' 😍

Winning both the ARC Great Northern-McGregor Grant Steeplechase in consecutive years during 2002 and 2003 with jockey Clayton Chipperfield, a feat which has never been achieved by any other!

Trainer Raylene Whiteside and Golden Flare could often be found at Karioitahi Beach, with Whiteside quoted saying salt water is the world’s greatest remedy for racehorses’ legs.

15/07/2023

A tough week had for our family this week, our team has pulled together and Jay’s incredible spirit has kept us all going. 💜

On Monday this week, Jay was involved in a horrific non work-related accident where he was double-barrelled in the face and knocked unconscious whilst helping load a horse at a friend’s yard. Jay is a very experienced horseman, and this happened so quickly, resulting in a shattered bottom jaw, broken in half top jaw, 2 broken eye sockets, 2 broken cheekbones, multiple teeth knocked out, split open left side of face from nose to bottom of chin and concussion.

He is extremely lucky to be alive. There was no brain bleed and thankfully he did not need to be put into an induced coma.

It will be a long recovery process. Jay has already had a 9 1/2 hour reconstructive surgery to stabilise the upper right jaw and entire lower jaw, and will undergo another similar surgery on Thursday next week to secure his top jaw and reconstruct the left side of his face.

As you can imagine, this will have a huge impact on our lives and our business going forward, and we would like to let you know that Bella View Breakers will have a reduced capacity for breakers and pre-trainers whilst we focus on Jay’s recovery. We thank you for your understanding and support during this challenging time.

25/05/2023

Tarzino x Sunsari near side and Telperion x Lady Mulroy far side learning the gates for their first time.

24/05/2023

Gorgeous warm day after lots of rain!

Breakers leading Sacred Elixir round the track, Regeese x Trepidation on the inside, Charm Spirit x Absolutely Certain on the outside.

18/05/2023

Making it look easy! Artie has been with us schooling, getting mileage and learning the role of a sport horse.

17/05/2023

Break in prep coming along nicely, Swiss Ace x Anna Of Austria working inside Artie (schooler).

16/05/2023

Working through the fog this morning 🌬️

Swiss Ace x Progression inside, Redwood x More Caviar outside coming to the end of their breaking in prep.

27/04/2023

The Finnster coming towards the end of his pre training prep, ready for Forsman Racing 🌟

13/04/2023

Our brilliant “lead pony” who many will know as Sacred Elixir has done a full circle. After being broken in and pre trained by Clayton in his early days, he’s had a very successful career and now loving life showing the next future stars the ropes!

Sacred Elixir ridden by Chloe (yay for school holidays!) leading Swiss Ace x Nightsong around the track this morning.

29/03/2023

Pre Trainers in the morning sunlight ☀️

25/03/2023

Turn Me Loose x Manhattan Melody going through the breaking in process.

23/03/2023

Some babies need a lead from the hack and others don’t! Redwood x Trista Rossa is miss independent.

22/03/2023

Artist Sophie Chipperfield did a brilliant job painting our logo! Thanks Sophie 💜

18/03/2023

Chloe and Weasel sitting in 3rd after day 1 of the Waikato Equestrian Centre Autumn Horse Trial. Proudly representing More-mag and Phillips Equine. Goodluck tomorrow 🤞

16/03/2023

El Roca x Thoughtfulness having her first day ridden outside.

12/03/2023

Back in January we joined Clark Products Ltd at Waitemata Show Jumping to watch the Sponsors Challenge class where $13000 was raised in support of breast cancer.

Huge thank you to Sam Van Lierde for competing in the event to represent Clark Products.

05/03/2023

Ride to Time is BACK and coming to Cambridge and Christchurch this April school holidays ⌚ 🏇

A joint initiative between NZTR and New Zealand Pony Clubs, Ride to Time helps young riders gain a better understanding of their horse's natural pace – a key skill needed by any aspiring jockey!

Under the guidance of experienced jockeys – both past and present, attendees will learn the importance of fitness of both the horse and rider and how this can help them in their own disciplines, such as show jumping and cross country.

Spaces are limited – secure your spot now!

Cambridge Jockey Club – Tuesday 11 April
Riccarton Park Racecourse – Wednesday 19 April

For more information, or to register, visit https://loveracing.nz/ridetotime

03/03/2023

We have been asked on a few occasions how we came up with the name Hirapour. Here it is in a nut shell!

Hirapour was the name of the gelding that Clayton rode to success in the Royal Chase (G1) in Keenland, Kentucky (USA).

When Clayton took out a training licence in NZ he owned a Tavistock gelding who he was very confident would become his first training success, so named him Hirapour. Which thankfully it worked out as he did go on to be Clayton’s first trained winner.

We thought it would be fitting naming our business Hirapour Farms.

02/03/2023

We’re now on Instagram!

Graduates Tarzino x Tamara inside and El Roca x Luz outside working nicely together.

28/02/2023

Team member Chloe Chipperfield’s first show jumping event and what a place to do it at Takapoto Estate Show Jumping! 🤩

25/02/2023

Breakers in tie ups for their first time

19/02/2023

There are many incredible organisations pulling together to help those in need after cyclone Gabrielle. We are selling sport horse young stock and broodmares with $500 from each sale going towards ESNZ Equine Relief Fund. Great chance to buy an exciting prospect and help as much as we can!

Please PM for details.

16/02/2023

Thank you Clark Products Ltd and Domhealth More-mag for these trusted products. Domhealth has been a great supporter of Elle for many years, we’re thankful for their support of Hirapour Farms.

https://clarkproducts.co.nz/

13/02/2023

El Roca x Lucustrine (inside) and Tarzino x Alma Star (outside) working while it was still summer ☀️

09/02/2023

The smallest, going to be a very lucky little rider out there! Storm coming along nicely, here for breaking in.

09/02/2023

Pony Dash has been brilliant to work with. Quietly learning the ropes, here for breaking in.

07/02/2023

My Wine having his final half pace before heading to Shane Crawford. Regal Farm , Cambridge

05/02/2023

Hirapour Farms facility’s include:

⭐️ 950m Private Training Track
⭐️ Grass track inside our main track
⭐️ x2 Arenas
⭐️ x2 Lunges
⭐️ Educational Barriers
⭐️ Large Boxes
⭐️ Sand Pens
⭐️ Paddocks with plenty of shade

15 mins from Cambridge, 10 mins from Hamilton

04/02/2023

Welcome to Hirapour Farms page!

We're located on a purpose built equine property based in Matangi.