North American Trainer Magazine - horse racing

North American Trainer – Triple Crown 2026 – Issue 80

Cherie DeVaux – cover profile
Jennifer Kelly profiles Cherie DeVaux ahead of her first Classic bid with a pair of promising contenders.

Adrianne DeVaux – doing it her way
Jennifer Kelly looks at Adrianne DeVaux as she builds a small, hands-on stable and forges her own path in training.

What the hay?
Jackie Bellamy-Zions examines how hay preparation, delivery and feeding strategies influence nutrition, respiratory health and gut function.

The importance of good hydration
Jessica Licausi outlines the science behind hydration, electrolyte balance and performance in the equine athlete.

The hidden timeline of healing
Laura Steley explains the hidden stages of wound and musculoskeletal recovery in the equine athlete.

Reducing the risk of fractures
Chris Riggs examines the causes of fatigue fractures and strategies to reduce risk in racehorses.

To worm or not to worm?
Jacqui Matthews discusses a diagnostic-led approach to parasite control and when horses in training actually require worming.

Brook T. Smith – ownership with purpose
Alicia Hughes highlights Brook T. Smith’s rise in ownership and his commitment to using success to support racing’s backstretch community.

Triple Crown trail – winning owners
Bill Heller looks at the ownership groups behind The Puma and Chief Wallabee on their Triple Crown trail journeys.

Gene doping – future perspectives in breeding
Virginia Lisco examines emerging gene editing technologies, detection methods and their potential impact on breeding.

#Soundbites
Bill Heller asks: “Are there any racing regulations you’d like to see changed, and if so, why?”