Our Methods

Fred has always been very open-minded and keen to learn different methods. Over the years he has adapted and developed techniques to work with each individual horse, depending on that particular horse’s requirements.

About three years ago, a lucky Google search by Rachel on feral horses led her to the Horseproblems Australia website. The next three days were spent reading! Fred had originally mouthed and started horses with the long reining method, however John O’Leary’s mouthing system and methods made so much more sense. Not only were these methods more effective for starting horses under saddle, but they were also effective with rehabilitating and re-training horses.

John’s mouthing system provided a way to prevent horses from learning how to buck, along with a way to re-educate horses of any age that have begun displaying undesirable behaviour for whatever reason. Most importantly, John’s system provided the average, even fairly novice rider with the ability to stop a horse from displaying the above mentioned behaviour. The system provided some similar yet more sophisticated methods of training to those Fred was already using.

Fred added John’s mouthing system and other methods to his training and has never looked back. Most importantly to Fred and Rach, the handing over of horse to owner has become an absolute pleasure. And Fred now has an answer to any problem or issue with any horse and can start horses of any age and background. Thanks John!

Fred has also had the pleasure and honour of being asked to assist John O’Leary at the two Horseproblems Australia clinics that John and Linda have held in Perth. Please see our ‘Gallery’ section for photos taken at both clinics.


Fred and Diva


Fred and Bliss