La Fleur Stables LLC

Verona, WI

LaFleur Stables specializes in training American Saddlebreds and saddle seat riders, providing full-service show or competition preparation for horses and riders. English-style saddle seat riding lessons are offered for people of all ages and riding levels. Through the summer and holiday camps, riders can bond with the horses and better understand the dedication needed to make riding a lifelong activity. If you are interested in buying a horse of your own, the stables have horses for sale for every type of rider.... (read more) LaFleur Stables/Madison Riding Academy also offers day outings for groups, such as birthday parties, book clubs, corporate outings, school field trips, girl scouts and boy scouts, 4-H groups, and even tours for daycare children. We can enjoy a long ride outside on Sundays in the spring and fall. Visitors and families are always welcome at LaFleur Stables; however, please call for an appointment at (608)833-3635 for a free tour of the stables; or send an email to Neva at our email address. Mission Statement Here at LaFleur Stables, we pride ourselves on providing customers enjoyable equestrian experiences from their first ride up through competing nationally. We will work to ensure each rider develops self-awareness, independence, confidence, and creativity through riding and caring for the horses.

Website: lstables.com

Primary Breeds

Miniature, Morgan, National Show, Saddlebred

Specialized Disciplines

Advanced, Beginner, English Pleasure, Equitation, Gaited, Harness, Intermediate, Lesson, Show, Youth

Services Offered

Training: American Saddlebreds; 5-gaited, 3-gaited, Harness, Pleasure & Equitation
Horsemanship involves developing a relationship with your horse through riding and training. As with all successful animal training methods, there is an emphasis on timing, feel, and consistency from the handler. We at La Fleur like to emphasize the importance of horsemanship in the success of one's riding experience.

Equitation refers to a rider's position while mounted and encompasses a rider's ability to ride correctly. It is the learning and perfecting of both the physical side of riding--balance, hand control, body position, foot position, stamina, strength-- and the mental side, which involves grace, poise, intellect, and "feel" that is necessary for exacting the maximum possible performance from a horse. Judging criteria covers the rider's performance and control of the horse, use of riding aids, proper attire, and correct form, and usually factor in rider poise and the cleanliness and polish of the horse, rider, and equipment.
Trainer: Neva La Fleur, Marlene La Fleur