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Sunline Trust International Scholarship

An all-expenses paid, bonded trip of 30 weeks supported by the Sunline Education Trust, to experience the operational infrastructure, systems and management of the world's best in the thoroughbred industry.

In the early 2000s the Auckland branch of the NZTBA recognised the need to send motivated young people abroad to expand their knowledge and skill set. Several large international breeding operations were approached to host the scholarship winners, and the local breeding fraternity were canvassed for funding.

A gala dinner was held to honour the achievements of Sunline, an Auckland bred mare, who was at the height of her stellar career. Stallion nominations donated by several major studs were auctioned off and the proceeds from the event were used to create the Sunline Trust that supports the International Management Scholarship.

In 2012 the Queen celebrated her Diamond jubilee and another gala dinner was held at Government House hosted by the Governor General. Donated stallion services were again auctioned with the proceeds added to the trust fund ensuring the continuation of the scholarship for years to come.

The International Management Scholarship aims to identify existing and potential managers within the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. It offers them an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience and highlight the diverse career options available within the international
bloodstock business. 

The successful applicant receives an all-expenses paid, bonded trip of 30 weeks to experience the operational infrastructure, systems and management of two of the Northern hemisphere's leading stud farms: Shadwell Stud (England) and Coolmore Stud (Ireland) with the remainder of the time specialised to suit the successful candidate's areas of interest.

Criteria: Applicants require a good general knowledge of the thoroughbred industry, and experience in the management and handling of horses of all ages. Applicants should be working towards a long-term career within the New Zealand thoroughbred industry.

THE PROCESS: Applicants must include a covering email stating why they consider themselves an ideal applicant, coupled with a current CV.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5pm, Sunday 10th December 2023 E: nztba@nzthoroughbred.co.nz

Irish National Stud Scholarship

Support for the successful candidate to travel to Ireland to complete the internationally recognised breeding diploma at the Irish National Stud.

The Irish National Stud scholarship was originally funded by the Wellington branch of the NZTBA who sent students to the English and Irish National Studs. 

The first recipients were Grant Hunt and Russell Rogers who are still employed in the thoroughbred industry today. 

Since 2006 the scholarship has been generously funded by the K.I.A. Taylor Charitable Trust and Trelawney Stud’s Taylor family, and was renamed the Keith and Faith Taylor Family Equine Scholarship. The recipient is awarded with an all expenses paid trip to Ireland to attend the internationally recognised Irish National Stud Diploma Course that begins each year in the middle of January.

The Keith and Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship and provides the successful candidate with:
- Return economy airfare
- Fees for the National Stud Diploma course
- Accommodation
- Cash advance to cover some personal expenses

The Scholarship is open to any person aged 30 or under who is interested in furthering their career in the thoroughbred breeding industry. Ideally, the successful applicant will have previous work experience on a thoroughbred stud in New Zealand. Conditions apply.

Applications open October 2023

Past scholarship recipient's blogs

Current scholarship recipient's blogs can be found by clicking on their photo.

PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Year

Scholarship

Winner

Stud

Awards

2023

Ireland - Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Morgan Wilks & Alice Jeffries

Haunui (Morgan)

2023

Sunline Trust International Scholarship

Dorian Kos

New Zealand Bloodstock

2022

Ireland- Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship

George Chittick

Waikato Stud

2022

Sunline Trust Education Scholarship (Given to support University research)

Hannah Airey

Trelawney Stud

2021

Ireland- Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Nathan Trumper

Blandford Lodge

2021

Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship

n/a

Not held due to COVID restrictions

2020

Ireland- Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Hannah Airey & Laura Macnab

Curraghmore (Hannah)

2020

Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship

Kyla Robb

The Oaks Stud

2019

Ireland- Keith & Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Ryan Stacey

Brighthill Farm

2019

Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship

Sam Bergerson

2018

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship 

Danielle Southey

Trelawney Stud

Merit

2018

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

David Morris

Cambridge Stud

2017

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Lance Forbes

Cambridge Stud

2017

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Cameron Ring

Waikato Stud

2016

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Bevan Smith

NZB

2016

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Hannah
Mee

Cambridge Stud

2015

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Benji King

Brighthill Farm



2015

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Dylan Treweek

Lyndhurst Farm


2014

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Robert Dennis

The Oaks



2013

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Holly Ross

Cambridge Stud



2013

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Jock Harris

Waikato Stud



2012

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Jamie Richards

The Oaks



2012

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Georgina Bolton

Berkley Stud

Gold Medal

2011

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Matthew Scown

The Oaks



2011

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Erin Brett

Trelawney Stud

Prize for Stable Management

2010

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Dominic Corban

Cambridge Stud



2010

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Jason Smith

Cambridge Stud



2009

Ireland - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Michael Morton

Stoney Bridge



2008

Ireland - Keith Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Lisa Richards

Curraghmore Stud

Passed with Distinction

2008

Ireland - Keith Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Mark Forbes

Cambridge Stud



2008

Sunline Trust Management Scholarship

Bruce Slade

White Robe Lodge



2007

Ireland - Keith Taylor & Ted Howarth Memorial Scholarship

Michelle Foster

Haunui Stud



2007

International Management Scholarship

Mark Lindsay

Newmarket Lodge



2006

Ireland - Ted Howarth Memorial Scholarship

Tracy Mourits

Mapperley Stud

Gold Medal Winner

2006

England - Keith Taylor Equine Scholarship

Amy Thomson

Newmarket Lodge



2006

International Management Scholarship

Libby Fergusson

Newmarket Lodge

Top 5 Student on the course

2005

Ireland

Luke Simpson

Cambridge Stud



2005

England

Angela Lane

Seaton Park

Top Ranked International Student

2005

International Management Scholarship

Michael Wallace

Little Avondale Stud



2004

Ireland

Richelle Chubb

Grande Vue Lodge



2004

Ireland

Rebecca Searle

Cambridge Stud

Passed with Distinction

2004

England

Cara McErlean

Curraghmore Stud

Top Ranked International Student

2003

England

Elizabeth Paddy

Wentwood Grange



2003

Ireland

Cathie Heald

Pencarrow Stud



2003

International Management Scholarship

Shannon Taylor

Pukekohe



2002

England

Teresa Battersby

Fayette Park Stud



2002

Ireland

Theresa Boyd

Pencarrow Stud



2002

International Management Scholarship

Grant Bennett

Cambridge



2001

England

Kym Thomas

Waikato Stud



2001

Ireland

Anna Miles

Methven

Gold Medal Winner

2000

England

Matthew Webby

Waikato Stud


2000

Ireland

David Henare

Fayette Park



1999

England

Rebecca Holland

Montana Lodge



1999

Ireland

Emma Bishop

Waikato Stud



1998

England

Briar Spriggens

Waikato Stud



1998

Ireland

Trina McDonald

Waikato Stud

Silver Medal Winner

1997

England

Andrew Fisher

The Oaks



1997

Ireland

Lisa Partell

Hallmark Stud

Gold Medal Winner

1996

Ireland




1996

England

Shannone Murphy

South Island


1995

Ireland

Lisa Gilbert

Fayette Park


1995

England

Blanton Benjamin

Fayette Park


1994

Ireland

Fiona Bassett

Byerley Thoroughbreds

Gold Medal winner

1994

England

Stephanie Jackson

Haunui Farm



1993

Ireland

Nicola Walling





1993

England

Jonathan Scully





1992

Ireland

Katie Hart



1992

England

Nicki Robinson

Ashford Park Stud



1991

Ireland

Russell Rogers

Fayette Park



1991

England

Grant Hunt

Ra Ora Stud


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