Bruce Slade is the founder of Kestrel Thoroughbreds, a leading Australian bloodstock consultancy. A graduate of the Sunline Trust International Management Scholarship, he has built a strong reputation through more than a decade of experience with Gai Waterhouse Racing and Newgate Farm.
Alison Grooby is a passionate young thoroughbred professional currently completing a Bloodstock Internship with Inglis. A graduate of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Fast Track program, she gained extensive hands-on experience as a stud hand with Godolphin, building a strong foundation in bloodstock and stud operations.
Zane Jones graduated from Thoroughbred Industry Career’s Explorer Cadetship program in 2021, receiving a top award among his cohort. Before the program, Zane was a Sports Journalist at Racing and Sports, the largest racing Database in the Southern Hemisphere. During the program, he had placements with Chris Waller Racing and Arrowfield Stud. A racing enthusiast, Zane is now assistant to Charlie Duckworth at Chris Waller Racing.
Leigh Allen was on the August 2019 edition of Thoroughbred Industry Career’s Explorer Cadetship program, receiving Most Improved award among his cohort. Only a fan of racing before, he gained essential horsemanship skills to complement his degree in communications and is now Communications Manager for Ciaron Maher Racing.
A 30-week, all-expenses-paid scholarship enabling future New Zealand thoroughbred managers to gain international experience at leading stud farms in England and Ireland.
https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/scholarships/
An internship offering exposure to Australia’s leading bloodstock agents and the commercial operations underpinning the thoroughbred industry.
https://www.bloodstockagents.com.au/mentorship-program/
A 12-month paid traineeship combining stud farm work and Certificate III study, preparing participants for careers in Australia’s thoroughbred breeding industry.
https://www.tbaus.com/fast-track-program/about/
A 12-month cadetship combining classroom training and paid stud and racing placements, launching young Australians into thoroughbred industry careers.
https://tbindustrycareers.com.au/landing-page/
The Irish National Stud Breeding Course provides intensive, hands-on training in thoroughbred breeding, foaling, and stud management for aspiring industry professionals.
https://irishnationalstud.ie/
Offers comprehensive training in thoroughbred breeding and stud management, combining practical experience with industry-led education.
https://nationalstud.co.uk/education/courses-and-training
Provides hands-on training in Thoroughbred breeding and sales through paid internships at leading Kentucky farms.
https://kemi.org/
Supports young Irish Thoroughbred professionals through networking, education, and career development initiatives within the breeding and racing industry.
A two-year international management and leadership program training future leaders of the global Thoroughbred industry.
https://www.godolphinflyingstart.com/
Offers emerging Thoroughbred industry professionals advanced leadership, business, and management training to accelerate their career progression.
Provides entry-level training and hands-on experience for newcomers pursuing careers in the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/careers/working-in-racing
Provides education and training for careers in France’s Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
https://afasec.fr/
Offers world-class training for careers in the Thoroughbred racing industry, including jockey, racing, and stud management programs.
https://brs.org.uk/
Offers graduates an introduction to the British Thoroughbred industry through placements, training, and networking across key racing sectors.
https://brs.org.uk/course/bha-graduate-development-programme/
Provides immersive training and placements for aspiring media professionals, offering insight into broadcasting, journalism, and communications within horse racing.
https://racingmediaacademy.com/