Bruce's Blog

Bruce Slade with White Robe Lodge sire Gallant Guru.
BRUCE SLADE was 22 when he won the 2008 NZTBA International Management Scholarship, which is funded by the Sunline Education Trust with the support of studs and the NZTBA Auckland branch. 

In February 2008 , Bruce worked at three of the world's most famous and successful breeding businesses: Cheveley Park Stud, England; Coolmore, Ireland; and Taylor Made Farms, USA. 

During his travels, Bruce reported regularly to the NZTBA office and his detailed and enthusiastic reports gave such a good overview of these farms and the thoroughbred breeding industry internationally, we decided to keep them available on our website so that they may educate, enlighten and inspire any young  students keen to participate in future years.  We welcome applications.  Interviews are held in early December each year.
For further details contact sally@nzthoroughbred.co.nz

The Last Blog - Taylor Made Farm ››
By Bruce Slade
15 Oct 2008
 13/08/08 – 21/09/08 Unbelievably, in terms of how fast time fly's, I am home, my Sunline International Management scholarship is all over. Three, ten week blocks, at three of the world's premier thoroughbred stud farms and I c
Blog 8 - Taylor Made Farm ››
By Bruce Slade
29 Aug 2008
It’s so hard to believe that I am already half way through the final leg of the incredible opportunity that is the Sunline Trust international management scholarship.. ...
Bruce Wraps Up In Ireland ››
By Bruce Slade
29 Jul 2008
Time doesn't just fly, it is jet propelled. Here I am at the end of the second leg of my Sunline scholarship journey and my emotions are tainted with a mixture of complete sadness and burgeoning excitement for what America holds.
Second Blog from Coolmore ››
By Bruce Slade
17 Jun 2008
Blog 6 20/5/2008-7/6/2008 Irish Guineas Weekend, Gilltown Stud, and Bawnbrack Farm. I have always loved the saying that goes along the lines of 'time when lost track of, is being made the most of'.
Bruce makes it to Ireland ››
By Bruce Slade
28 May 2008
Blog 5- 1/5/2008-20/5/2008 Coolmore Stud, Ireland Part two of my very own three part series and I have arrived in Ireland...
Last Blog from Cheveley Park ››
By Bruce Slade
29 Apr 2008
Cheveley Park Stud Wow, this is really nearly the end. One week to go, and so much is planned over the next seven days to round-off the management skills and knowledge I have acquired here.
Talking & forking at Cheveley Park ››
By Bruce Slade
04 Apr 2008
I have reached the half-way point of my placement here at Cheveley Park Stud, and to be honest, time has flown all too fast...
Foaling at Cheveley & visiting Shadwell ››
By Bruce Slade
16 Mar 2008
Into week two and I really am finding my groove. I feel as though I am getting on well with all of the staff, but it is the ‘honeymoon period’ so I am not taking much for granted...
At the gates of Cheveley Park ››
By Bruce Slade
08 Mar 2008
I have finally arrived. Arrived at the beginning of my Sunline Education Trust: International Management Scholarship; 30 weeks of international experience, and an experience of a lifetime.