Community

The Etowah Riding Club has been an important part of history here in Henderson County and our goal is to continue that legacy.  Please take a few minutes to look at the deep roots of ERC and it’s founding members: ERC HISTORY

We encourage participation & support of the many horse events & resources in our area.  As more land is developed, space for equestrian activities becomes more and more scarce.  We would love to post equine horse events in our surrounding community as well as town council meetings, ways to speak up, and get involved!  Email us if there is something you feel needs to be added to this list.

Local Equine Events

Blue Ridge Cowboy Church
Weekly Services, Sunday AM/Tuesday PM

Western NC Hunter Pace
on going Hunter Pace Series

Biltmore Equestrian Center
various equine events 

Arden Horse Auction
WNC Ag Center Sale Barn

Pisgah Trail Blazers
Meet 3rd Tuesday each month 

Green River Hounds
fox hunting 

River Valley Pony Club
various events with learning curriculum through the US Pony Club 

Spartanburg Horse Association
on going horse shows @ Croft State Park

Tryon International Equestrian Ctr.
World Equestrian Games, Show facilities, event host

North American Trail Ride Conference
competitive trail rides, Region 5 

American Endurance Ride Conference
competitive trail endurance, Southeast 

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
various equine shows & events

Blue Ridge Horseman’s Association
improve, protect, & expand riding land


Local Equine Resources

NC Horse Council
Your voice in Raleigh as a horse owner, rider, lover. Join for $12.00!

Dupont Forest Trail System

Pisgah National Forest Horse Campsites

Western Disease Diagnostic Lab

WNC Ag Center

NC State Equine Extension Info
Classes, educational material, 4-H Links

Training and Educational Videos Online
Horse.com has free training and educational videos! 

Hope for Horses
WNC Equine Rescue

Cooperative Extension Offices:

Buncombe County Extension Office
Henderson County Extension Office
Transylvania County Extension Office
Polk County Extension Office
Haywood County Extension Office

Pasture Management – Evaluation
Call Extension Office in your county

Stolen Horse International (NetPosse)
Learn how to protect your horses
Sign up for stolen horse alerts

Stable Management
Online and Free Subscription