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. These must be presented at office prior to unloading your horse. Hard copy of Coggins required to be posted outside of stall/corral.
You must bring and use your own Feed and Water buckets.
You must clean your own stalls and dump manure buckets into receptacle provided.
Keep away from resident horses.
Strip stalls and dump manure into receptacles upon departure.
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
