North American Trainer Magazine - horse racing

All in the Family
Jennifer Kelly profiles the Chicago native Larry Rivelli, a third-generation horseman where lessons learned by his grandfather’s and uncle’s sides have informed his approach to his work and his relationships with owners as he takes his career to a new level.

State Incentives 2025
Ken Snyder provides our annual guide to the different incentives for owners and breeders across North America.

Fuelling the racehorse - time for a paradigm shift
Dr Katie Williams explains how early research results are showing that more fiber and less starch doesn’t necessarily equal a reduced performance for the equine athlete.

Staying close to home
Jennifer Kelly profiles Cynthia McKee with her homebred Fiber Sonde - Holy Pow Wow horses while giving her late husband his due credit for what they built together.

There’s more to it than meets the eye
Adam Jackson MRCVS helps us understand the workings of the equine eye and why it is so important to be aware of different eye conditions.

Spirulina - New research available!
Jackie Bellamy-Zions interviews Wendy Pearson and Dr. Nadia Golestani on how Spirulina could offer a promising tool for promoting health and performance in horses.

The LA Fires
Ken Snyder looks at the role Santa Anita played in supporting those affected by the devastating Los Angeles fires.

Suppressing unwanted hormonal behaviors
Kate Dugher gives a veterinary perspective on dealing with hormonal behaviors in breeding stock.

Stakes Winning Owners
Bill Heller profiles the back stories behind owners who enjoyed Stakes success with; Coal Battle (Smarty Jones St), Guns Loaded (Mucho Macho Man St), Cyclone State (Jerome St), Raging Torrent (Malibu St).

The New boys in PA
Cindy Deubler looks at the new stallions coming to the Keystone State.

#Soundbites
Bill Heller asks what advice have you given or would you give your assistant if he or she decides to go out on his or her own?

Alan Balch Column
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