ST. GABRIEL mdash; Brittany DeSalvo Fremin's childhood dream of riding horses has grown into a place where others can share the joy of horseback riding. Sommerview Farm in Iberville Parish offers riders of all ages a chance to saddle up, learn, and make lasting memories.Freminrsquo;s passion began at 8 years old.ldquo;I was at a swim meet, and I didnrsquo;t jump in the pool,rdquo; she said. ldquo;I walked over to my mom, and I said, lsquo;Mom, I donrsquo;t want to do anything else. I just want to ride horses.rsquo; They backed me.rdquo;With support from her parents, Fremin began building the farm from the ground up.ldquo;We started with one stall,rdquo; she said. ldquo;My dad built this, and it just grew because we wanted camaraderie.rdquo;Over time, the farm expanded from a personal passion into a community space.ldquo;When you get into the competition, how it gets a little uglyhellip; thatrsquo;s not this,rdquo; Fremin said. ldquo;This is just to be happy! Itrsquo;s a happy place!rdquo;Sommerview Farm now offers lessons, camps and riding experiences for beginners and experienced riders alike. The focus isnrsquo;t just on competition, but on building confidence and trust between horse and rider.From helmets to saddles, every rider at Sommerview Farm is welcomed into a community where learning and fun go hand in hand. ldquo;Itrsquo;s the little barn that could!nbsp;Fremin said.For visitors looking to experience Louisiana from a new perspective, Sommerview Farm is a reminder that sometimes the best way to enjoy the state is to saddle up and enjoy the ride.Permalink| Comments ...read more read less