Since 1945 Olson's has been a mainstay English riding store to equestrians in the Pacific Northwest. Today, as an equestrian retailer, we serve customers all over the globe. We are located in the original location, right in the heart of Bellevue.

Carl Olson started the business upon returning from World War II in 1945. While he and his wife raised their family upstairs, they used the downstairs to make custom saddles, chaps, and other goods that were generally used around the farms of Bellevue.

Over the years they developed the business to include show apparel and gear. In 1978, Joyce Gilpin purchased the business and it evolved into a specialty English riding store and destination. In 2003, Mike Akers purchased the business from her and runs it today. 

Olson's Tack Shop Is A Bellevue Mainstay(425 Business Legacy Issue 2022)

The Nordstrom Of Tack Shop(Bellevue Reporter 2011)

New Owner Takes Reins(Seattle PI 2003)