The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy Fortune College empowers 16- to 25-year-olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our three-year residential program uses unique therapeutic work with horses to build confidence and independence, teach life skills, maths and English. The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (FCRT) is an Independent Specialist College and charity for young people with complex needs and a love of horses. The College offers an equine work-based curriculum that develops our student’s education, employa

bility goals and independent living skills. This unique delivery of teaching and learning focuses on transferrable skills from the horse-based environment to that of daily living skills. Work experience and a variety of vocational qualifications are integrated into the student’s programmes to prepare them for life after the FCRT. The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy also provides non-residential Equine Facilitated Education and Therapy for young children and older adults with a variety of disabilities. Students are funded by the UK government through their Local Authority. Capital income and expenditure is dependent on charitable donations. The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy's work is spread across three locations in The New Forest, Hampshire, England.

28/08/2026

Bike Club is always a popular choice at Fortune College!

In the evenings, students have the opportunity to take part in a range of different activities – and Bike Club is a firm favourite.

Cycling is great fun, but it also helps students develop skills that transfer directly into their riding. Balance, coordination, core strength, spatial awareness and confidence are all put into practice, while learning to judge speed, direction and the environment around them.

It is also a brilliant way to build independence, fitness and road awareness – as well as giving students the chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful New Forest on two wheels.

Another example of how learning at Fortune College continues well beyond the classroom.

25/08/2026

Taking a look back over the year we thought we would revisit some of our favourite reels. Starting with this one highlighting friendships at Fortune College.

For many of our students, learning how to make and maintain friendships is just as important as developing practical and academic skills.

Living, learning and working together gives students daily opportunities to practise communication, listening, sharing, compromise and understanding other people’s feelings. Working with the horses supports this too. Horses respond to body language, tone, confidence and emotion, helping students become more aware of how they are feeling and how their behaviour can affect others.

These skills can then transfer into friendships, helping students build confidence, develop empathy and form positive relationships that can continue beyond college.

23/08/2026

A Year at Fortune | 2025/26 – Part Four

Another collection of moments from an incredible year at Fortune College.

From everyday achievements to unforgettable experiences, every moment plays a part in our students’ journeys towards greater confidence, skills and independence.

Here’s Part Four – with still more to come!

Could your business sponsor our next fundraising event?On 30 October, Fortune College will be holding a special Hallowee...
21/08/2026

Could your business sponsor our next fundraising event?

On 30 October, Fortune College will be holding a special Halloween-themed evening at the newly reopened Tyrrells Park, with around 250 guests, food, music and plenty of atmosphere.

We are looking for a small number of local businesses to come on board as sponsors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support a local charity while gaining valuable exposure through the event, our social media, Tyrrells Park’s channels and potential local media coverage.

Businesses don’t need to be horse-related — we’d love to hear from anyone who feels this could be a good fit.

If you’d like to find out more about the sponsorship opportunities available, please send us a message or contact Fay directly on 01425 673297.

We’d love to work with some brilliant local businesses to make this a really special evening

A huge congratulations to the British Team on a fantastic silver medal at the FEI Dressage World Championships 2026! We ...
14/08/2026

A huge congratulations to the British Team on a fantastic silver medal at the FEI Dressage World Championships 2026!

We were cheering you on from the New Forest and are delighted to see such a brilliant result.

A special congratulations to Carl Hester and everyone involved – what a wonderful achievement. We love the selfie!!

Carl Hester

13/08/2026

It has certainly been a challenging summer here in the New Forest. Following the concerns around equine flu earlier in the season, we are now seeing the devastating impact of the fires across our beautiful Forest.

We are very pleased to say that all our horses and ponies are safe and happy, enjoying their well-earned summer holidays. Some are spending their break away from College, so they may be in slightly different places than usual.

A huge thank you to our incredible firefighters, emergency services, commoners, verderers and everyone else working tirelessly to keep people, animals and the forest safe.

If you are out and about, please take extra care. Road closures are making some local roads much busier than usual, and ponies may also be found in different areas as a result of the fire.

Enjoy the sunshine, stay safe and help us look after our very special New Forest.💕

07/08/2026

Heading off for a well earned break.

It's not just our students who enjoy a summer break, during the holidays, our horses enjoy some well-earned time off. While some relax at the College, others head off for a change of scenery.

Here, Henry Atkins is setting off to spend the summer with his owners. After a well-deserved holiday, he'll return refreshed and ready to help our younger riders during our much-loved Weekly Riders sessions at Wootton.

Have a lovely holiday, Henry – we'll see you soon!

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Avon Tyrrell, New Forest
Bransgore
BH238EE

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