Summer 2017 · The Beginning
First Time in the Saddle
The very first time. A little girl at summer riding camp, perched high up on a big horse, surrounded by helpers. The spark was lit right here.
LaFleur Stables · Verona, Wisconsin
The riding journey of Evelyn Olson
What started with a small girl on a gentle pony has become something so much more. Watch Evelyn grow from a wide-eyed beginner into a confident, capable rider — one lesson, one trot, one canter at a time.
The Journey
Summer 2017 · The Beginning
The very first time. A little girl at summer riding camp, perched high up on a big horse, surrounded by helpers. The spark was lit right here.
2021 · Building Trust
It's not just about riding — it's about the bond. Learning to groom, to brush, to care. Standing beside a big paint horse in the barn, building trust from the ground up.
Summer 2022 · Growing Confident
That first summer on horseback. Riding outdoors, feeling the breeze, sitting tall on a gentle pony with the rolling Wisconsin hills behind her. The smile says it all.
2023 · Finding Her Rhythm
The hesitation faded. The posting trot became natural. She started to look where she wanted to go, not down at the horse — a sign of a rider coming into her own.
Winter 2024 · The Bond Deepens
Laughing together on a crisp winter day. Not just riding the horse anymore — truly connected. Understanding that the partnership is built on love and trust.
Spring 2025 · Riding Strong
Trotting confidently outdoors along the white fence, blue sky overhead. Proper form, steady hands, eyes up. The little girl who once needed to be led around is now riding with real skill and independence.
Fall 2025 · Today
Standing tall beside her horse. The confidence, the connection, the joy — it's all there. And this is just the beginning.
The Gallery
Highlight Reel
She doesn't just ride horses. She grows a little braver, a little stronger, and a little more herself every time she climbs into that saddle.A Proud Parent