European Trainer Magazine - horse racing

Cavalor Trainer of the Quarter
Lissa Oliver highlights Andrew Balding’s summer Group 1 wins with Kalpana and Item.

Family matters: Michael Dods
Mark Rowntree talks to Michael Dods about 36 years of training, family and Arapaho Gold’s Gimcrack Stakes success.

Nutrition for joint recovery and performance
Catherine Rudenko explores supplements to manage joint inflammation, support cartilage repair and maintain performance.

25 years of gastric research
Dr. Katie Williams reviews equine gastric health, ESGD and EGGD, starch thresholds, wrapped hay and alfalfa.

Have horse, will travel
Lissa Oliver previews international autumn and winter fixtures, bonus schemes and travel incentives.

Claiming to fame in France
Katherine Ford examines French claiming races, bidding, financial incentives and success stories.

Advancing respiratory care
Dr. Bernard Stoffel explains the Respiratory Care Room’s integrated approach to respiratory care and biosecurity.

Listening to the horse’s heart
Prof. Kamalan Jeevaratnam explores AI, machine learning and wearable ECG technology for detecting cardiac abnormalities.

Portugal’s racing future
Dr. Paull Khan reports on the 2026 EMHF Assembly and Betting Summit in Porto and Portugal’s racing ambitions.

Reducing recurring colic
Jackie Bellamy-Zions examines a five-year study into laparoscopic surgery to prevent recurrent displacement colic.

Finding light in Libya
Clare Cannon reports on Libya’s Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry, led by Dr. Amad Eshaab and Al Shaab Stud.