The 2025 winter series of barrel races is well underway at the Rabun Arena in Tiger, GA. More information is available on our Facebook page. 

Due to a drainpipe collapse, the competition arena is closed for the present. The warm up arena is available for use either for events for for practice riding. Our latest efforts to get an arena back are described in an article in the March 5, 2025 edition of The Cherokee Scout, attached below.

COMING SOON! A new series of events for trail riders is coming this spring.  Stay tuned.

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.

2025 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.