The 2023 schedule of events has started; see the Horse Events page for the latest. The Trail Challenge is back in 2023 too.  Due to a drainpipe collapse, the competition arena is closed for the present. The warm up arena is available for use.

Check out the July 27, 2022 edition of the Cherokee Scout newspaper for the latest article about CCSC and our proposals to improve the county arena.

Based in Cherokee County, North Carolina, we are horse people of all ages in the southwestern North Carolina area with a range of interests:  trail riding, training, racing, showing, and improving our knowledge and enjoyment of these wonderful animals.

Join Us!  We would love to meet you.  Our upcoming activities are posted on the CALENDAR, and let us hear about your interests (CONTACT US).  Membership applications are available too Memberships, Forms and Documents.

2022 Events: A schedule of events sponsored by CCSC is posted on HORSE EVENTS. 

Riding Arena Info:  The application to rent the Nora Starks Memorial Horse Arena is found in FORMS & DOCUMENTS.  The arena is available for practice use when no events are scheduled.  See the CALENDAR to check the schedule.  A map and directions to the arena are posted in ARENA LOCATION.

Looking for Something? The SERVICES DIRECTORY has boarding stables, trainers, lessons, lodging, and other services offered by club members. Our latest addition is therapeutic riding.

Mission: To promote equestrian and equine education, recreation and sport in the Western North Carolina area.

Cherokee County Saddle Club is a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the state of North Carolina.