How does giselle’s arrangement with the fletchers affect the plot?

it establishes the relationship with dark star and sets into motion a series of events that reveals giselle's rebellious side.

through the challenging experience of taking care of the fletchers' horse, giselle comes to understand her passion for horses is a passing phase.

it allows for a strong friendship to grow between giselle and the fletchers that teaches her a lesson about responsibility.

with hours of practice riding and caring for dark star, giselle gains the experience and maturity necessary to own a horse of her own.