Fortune College operates as part of the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, providing a specialist further education pathway for young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. Based in the New Forest near Christchurch, it delivers a three-year residential Further Education Through Horsemastership (FETH) course. Teaching draws on equine facilitated education and therapy, with vaulting included as one of the disciplines on offer. The college combines classroom learning with practical horsemastership, supported by residential care on site.
The centre works with a broad range of learners, offering a Further Education Through Horsemastership course for young people with SEND alongside weekly riding therapy sessions for local children with physical disabilities. Equine facilitated therapy sessions are available to participants, and the annual equine holistic fair provides an additional point of contact for the wider community. Residential accommodation supports students attending the longer course, allowing them to immerse themselves in college life throughout the academic terms.
Facilities include an indoor school and an outdoor school, giving year-round access to riding and groundwork regardless of weather. The stable yard houses the horses used in therapy and education, while surrounding fields provide turnout space. A classroom and IT hub support academic elements of the course, and car parking is available for visitors and families. The site is accessible, allowing participants with a range of physical needs to move around the facilities.
Fortune College is listed on the British Horse Society approved register, and holds accreditations from the CQC and Ofsted. It sits within Hampshire, in the South East of England, at postcode BH23 8EE. Anyone interested in the further education course, equine facilitated therapy, or the weekly riding therapy programme for local children can contact the centre directly for further information about admissions, availability, and referrals.