Meet our instructors!

Eva Fortezze

Eva is our instructor for all ages, she has been riding since the age of six, developing a lifelong passion for horses that has shaped her career as a instructor at Giltchrist Farm. Specializing in English riding and show jumping, she brings a distinctly European approach to her training, drawing on years of experience gained in Italy where she refined her skills and philosophy around horsemanship. Over the years, Eva has successfully competed and placed in a variety of events, and she continues to expand her knowledge through professional development. She has participated in multiple clinics, including the renowned Monty Roberts Horsemanship Clinic, further deepening her expertise in building trust and communication between horse and rider. Eva’s dedication and international background make her a valued instructor, committed to helping riders and horses reach their full potential.

Natalie with her first mounted horse Dixie

Natalie De gyarfas

Natalie teaches mounted archery and English riding. She has been riding since she was a child, and was brought up with Tennessee Walking Horses and trail riding. As a teenager she specialized in the Hunter Jumper discipline at a competitive level. In 2020, she discovered the competitive sport of Horseback Archery and has been competing and teaching ever since. She is now ranked 33rd out of all US mounted archers, and is a graded Horse Archer 1 via the International Archery Alliance grading system.