Dennis' property, situated 2 km south of Normanville on the western shore of the Fleurieu Peninsula (Directions), has been Dennis' home since 1978 and after extensive refurbishment, horses are able to be trained away from the track in this semi- rural setting with open country by the sea. His Training Facilities offer a combination of exercise in a natural environment, in addition to the training complex at the tracks in Adelaide. 

 

Owners are offered the full range of services at Dennis' property, horses are able to be broken in, pre-trained and trained without leaving the property. 

 

Horses are extremely happy and relaxed here. Why not drop in and convince yourself?
 

 

 

 

 

  

Dennis W. O'Leary has a lifetime's experience of working with Thoroughbred racehorses. Dennis' grandfather used to be a race horse trainer and all his eight sons, among them Cecil O'Leary, Dennis' father, became jockeys and race horse trainers. 

When Dennis was 12 years old he got his first pony and by the age of 15 he was riding track work and schooling horses over the jumps. 1968 he started an apprenticeship as a saddler which he successfully completed in 1972.

In the next few years he spent a lot of time in the racing industry receiving a thorough grounding in all aspects from breaking in horses, shoeing them as far as medical treatments and most importantly how to train winners. He finally obtained his own trainers licence in 1978.

In the same year he also bought his property in Normanville together with his brother, John O'Leary and they founded High Country Trails, a trail riding business which is still operating today by Dennis' wife, Karen O'Leary, taking tourists for rides along the beach.

Training racehorses for nearly 20 years now he has had a lot of success winning races with  thoroughbreds; from moderate horses up to problem horses (either physical or mental) which no one would have given a chance of running a place, by analysing them, finding the problem and giving them the right care and attention to help them reach their full potential.

 

 

 

 

  

Dennis W. O'Leary also benefits from a dedicated team of staff which has a lot of experience with thoroughbreds. He knows the importance of teamwork when it comes to the care and training of racehorses. Good staff will make the difference helping to create a successful stable full of content horses and happy owners. 

This page acknowledges the vital role each member of the team plays in making D. W. O'Leary Racing a success.