NCCA Show at Leatherwood — Members & Guests A WEEKEND OF HORSEMANSHIP, LEARNING & SHOWING!!
Leatherwood Mountains Resort, 512 Meadow Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624
Welcome to the Second National Cowboy Challenge Association (NCCA) Show at Leatherwood!
The NCCA is an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to building a willing and trusting partnership between horse and rider. Competitors navigate challenging obstacle courses that test horsemanship, precision, and trust — all performed at speed. Riders of all skill levels and horses of all breeds are welcome to participate!
NCCA Show Dates: April 18–19, 2026 Learn more about the NCCA: https://www.nationalcowboychallengeassociation.com
BONUS OPPORTUNITIES!
Connection Clinic — April 16, 2026 Sam VanVleet of VanVleet Mustangs will be holding a Connection Clinic focusing on groundwork & connection, tricks, body mechanics under saddle, liberty work. To register or learn more, contact Kim at kimminsinternational@mac.com or call 239-216-0074.
Trail Obstacle Clinic—April 17, 2026 World-renowned horsewoman Megan Warlick will be holding a Trail Obstacle Clinic! To sign up, please contact Magen Young with CM Equine Center at 314-954-9069.
Reserve Your Spot--Contact Leatherwood Mountains Resort for stalls, RV sites, and cabins at https://leatherwoodmountains.com/equine/stables/ or call 336-973-5044.
IMPORTANT: Stall Rental Requirements
Leatherwood has instituted new requirements for renting a stall:
• Proof of Current Coggins – Annually • Proof of Flu/Rhino (EHV-1) – Semi-annually • Proof of Rabies, Tetanus, Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis (EEE/WEE), and West Nile Virus (WNV) – Annually • All out-of-state horses must have a 30-day health certificate
Cowgirls! Please register your attendance on the Wild Apricot app to stay in the loop. We’ll also post a Facebook thread prior to the event — don’t miss it
