Our experienced instructors.
Director of Riding Program & Trainer - Gina Vlahos
Gina has been riding horses for over 25 years and has competed nationwide all the way up to the Grand Prix level. She has worked with both children and adults teaching riding lessons and camps for over six years. Whether you are just learning how to ride or are ready to compete on the Hunter and Jumper circuit, Gina will help you achieve your goals. She is highly enthusiastic and compassionate towards the horses and students alike!
Trainer - Raven Bellefleur
Raven has ben riding for over a decade and teaching lessons for three years. Her approach to training riders at beginner and intermediate levels is cross-disciplinary, rising fundamentals of dressage, hunter/jumper and horsemanship to create holistic riders through compassion and patience.
Trainer - Diane Westby
Diane is a seasoned equestrian with 40+ years of show experience in the Hunter/Jumper ring as well as the Dressage ring. She specializes in working with beginners teaching the foundations of horsemanship as well as hunt seat equitation. She strives to make learning to ride a fun and rewarding experience for everyone!
Trainer - Leslie Davis
Leslie comes from a background of Eventing and Dressage, with over 25 years of experience riding and teaching. She has been a valuable part of the lesson program staff at Fortuna Farm since 2015. Leslie learned the craft of riding as an adult, for this reason she is uniquely qualified to teach adults who want to return to the sport or pick it up from the beginning. She also enjoys teaching kids of all ages and working on the fundamental basics of riding and horsemanship.
