Top Horse trainers are the linchpin of the racing world. To hone a talent for being aware of a horses every physical and mental need in order to bring it to its full racing potential is no easy task.

Part science (perfecting exercise programs, diet and more), part art (those undefinables that come with developing a full knowledge of an area of expertise), horse trainers at the top of their game really do know how to get the very best out of their horses.

Along with the right breeding and the best jockey on board, having a world class trainer onside is a must for any horse owner wishing to succeed in racing in a bid to win huge UK races like the Derby, Royal Ascot, Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National. A UK horse trainers’ ability to manage horses and build up their familiarity with people and the confidence to race is a skill that’s as rare as it is valuable.

The likes of the in form Tony Carol, Ian Williams, Willie Mullins, Dan Skelton, Olly Murphy, Paul Nicholls and Andrew Balding are still, in 2026, and have been at the top of their game for an age now, in fact Skelton is currently ranked the most successful / best Jumper racing trainer this very season (with Tony Caroll the best flash racing trainer – though it’s still early days in the trainer championship).

Here at horsetrainers.org.uk we celebrate the most accomplished horse trainers in the UK. Leading Trainers currently at the top of their game over both the jumps and flat (some horse trainers specialise in one or the other, whereas others have a more broad approach), as well as famous horse trainers of the past. Ones for the history books.

The site features an up-to-date horse trainer A – Z list, regular news updates and a focus on the top flat and national hunt trainers that season (based on wins, places and other performance information over the season).

Click through on the individual horse trainer pages for a bio of all of your favourites UK trainers successes and wins as well as their websites, news and blog info, social media pages (Instagram etc) and contact / email address details. Links are regularly checked , and new info added when avaiable such as net worth data and career updates to offer insights into the best UK horse trainers of the moment.