Better than a trip to the moon?

Six Nasa astronauts landed in Christchurch recently, taking time to test their skills on the horse racing track.



The American space shuttle crew flew on Disovery's 39th and final flight on March 9 after spending 13 days delivering components to the International Space Station.

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The HorsePower Experience

Come Racing with Us and Experience the Excitement

 

So you want to race great horses?

Or perhaps you want to learn some new horse handling techniques from some of New Zealand's finest horse handlers.

You can, and it is right on the edge of Christchurch within 2km from the Christchurch airport and within 10 minutes from central Christchurch.

The Home of Horsepower is set on a historic horse racing establishment famous for many outstanding equine athletes.

Our facilities features an all weather 800 meter crusher dust racing surface specially designed for dual sulky racing.

 

Nestled  in the rural setting of Canterbury surrounded by the port hills of Christchurch and the Southern Alps as the backdrop.

This is combined with modern and historic buildings in which to enjoy your New Zealand Experience.

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