Kings Mountain NC, Leatherwood Camping, NCCA Show & Ride (MEMBERS ONLY)

Welcome to the Third National Cowboy Challenge Association (NCCA) Show at Leatherwood!

The National Cowboy Challenge Association is an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to building a willing and trusting partnership between horse and rider. Competitors navigate challenging obstacle courses designed to test horsemanship, precision, and trust — all performed at speed.

Riders of all skill levels and horses of all breeds are welcome!

NCCA Show Dates: November 7–8, 2026 Learn more about the NCCA here: https://www.nationalcowboychallengeassociation.com

Reserve Your Spot: Contact Leatherwood Mountains Resort to book horse stalls, camp sites or a book a cabin with some friends! https://leatherwoodmountains.com/equine/stables/ or 336-973-5044 A HARD COPY OF YOUR COGGINS IS REQUIRED FOR THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR STALL.

Spots fill quickly — reserve early!

Just Want to Trail Ride? Come Anyway! If you'd like to come enjoy the beautiful trails of Leatherwood, we’d love to have you. Some Cowgirls are coming just for the trail rides — no competition required!

Cowgirls! Stay Connected Please register your attendance on the Wild Apricot app to stay in the loop. We’ll post a Facebook thread prior to the event — don’t miss it!