Associations
Alleghany Horseman Association
P.O. Box 1683
Sparta, NC 28675
American Saddlebred Association of the Carolinas
8601 Boone's Farm Road
Concord, NC 28025
Phone (704) 933-741
Email: nboone@carolina.rr.com
Lifetime membership $500; Senior $10; Junior $5
American Sulphur Horse Association
2180 Mt. Olive Ch. Rd.
Taylorsville, N.C. 28681
Sherryl Fitzwater ASHA V.P.
828-635-1806
The American Horse Council
1700 K Street NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20006
202-296-4031
ahc@horsecouncil.org
The American Horse Council represents the interest of the horse industry in Washington. In its role as the national federation of horse people and organizations, the AHC gives the industry a forum to develop programs and map policies for the future well being of the industry. As the industry's legislative representative, the AHC explains to congress and federal agencies how proposed laws will affect the horse industry's interests and what new regulations are needed to ensure a healthy future. The AHC seeks to create an environment which promotes a healthy respect for all disciplines and breeds in the horse industry.
Blue Ridge Horseman’s Association
http://www.brha.us Brad Caldwell, Ride Coordinator- 828-217-0173 TripleCCCFarm@aol.com
Brunswick County Horseman's Association
3520 Longwood Road
Ash, NC 28420
email: webmaster@bcha.net
Border Belt Horseman's Association
Route 1, Box 18
Orrum, NC 28369
Burke Co. Horseman’s Association
P.O. Box 1148
Glen Alpine, N.C. 28628
Cape Lookout National Seashore
131 Charles St.
Harkers Island, N.C. 28531
Carolina Classic Horsemen
PO Box 7628
Wilmington, NC 28406
Carolina Carriage Club
PO Box 816
Tryon, NC 28782
Contact: Deb Dickerson, Secretary 828-863-2053
Carolina Classic Horseman’s Assoc
139 Country Place Road
Wilmington NC 28409
Carolina Equine Society, inc.
A federally recognized 501 (C)(3)
non-profit organization whose mission is to improve all racing breeds within the state by providing reduced, or no cost, breeding to stakes caliber stallions. We also seek to assist ex-race horses in a retraining process whereby they can be placed with individuals who will use them for pleasure or other equine activities. Contact information:
Carolina Half-Arabian Association
8140 Mitchell Mill Road
Zebulon, NC 27597
Carolina Mule Association
3504 Lake Wheeler Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 888-CMA-MULE
Carolina Paint Horse Association
Carolina Polocrosse Club
Carolina Ranch Horse Association
P.O. Box 1563
Pisgah Forest, N.C. 28768
828-883-2589
The Carolina Ranch Horse Association is a charter member of the American Ranch Horse Association. It was formed in 2004 to promote the ownership and competition of the true and versatile ranch type horse. The association holds shows and clinics throughout the year in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina with classes in Conformation, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Cattle classes, and Roping classes. Show Categories include Youth, Amature, and Open.
Central Carolina Driving Club
7706 Alcorn Rd.
Greensboro, N.C. 27409
Central Carolina Rider’s Association
329 Lonnie Rd.
Carthage, N.C. 28327
Central Carolina Western Horsemen's Association
2341 Pearces Road
Zebulon, NC 27597
Central Piedmont Arabian Horse Association
2557 Morrocroft Lane
Charlotte, N.C. 28211
Central Triad Saddle Club
Open shows-games and pleasure classes. 55 classes. Trophies and ribbons for every class. High point youth award and high point horse award given at every show.
For info contact Brooke Stewart at like2lope@yahoo.com
336-769-0059 or Bill Johnson at 1-336-498-3195
Cherokee Trailriders
128 Goforth Dr.
Gaffney, SC 29340
A club of about 150 members It's $10.00 a year, a family, to join. We meet once a month and plan trail rides, wagon trains, camp outs,etc. Contact Steve & Deb Elders at (864) 487-3897
Coastal Plain Horseman Association
Route 1, Box 308
Salemburg, NC 28385
Cowboys For Christ (Heart of Carolina Chapter)
Cowboys for Christ brings the Good News of Jesus Christ to those in the Horse, Farm, Ranch, Rodeo and Horse Racing community. We have "Cowboy Services" at rodeos and hold various horse-related events throughout the year. We also help raise funds for worthy causes (Food Bank drives) and for people in need (Handicapped Children riding programs and providing inner city kids with a riding and "cowboy" experiences).
Crystal Coast Horseman’s Association
P.O. Box 2141
Beaufort, N.C. 28516
Dales Pony Assocation of North America
P.O. Box 733
Walkerton, Ontario
N0G 2V0
(705)541-9106
jmoffi@vianet.on.ca
The Dales Pony Association is North America's formost authority on the Dales Pony. Membership includes recieving our regular newsletter, the "Dales Dialogue", access to our Breeders and Sales Lists, access to listings on the Association's web page, discounts on registrations, newsletter and web site advertising, show fees, etc.
Davidson County Horseman's Association
P.O. Box 519
Lexington, N.C. 27295
Duplin Co. Horsemen's Association
734 Stokes Gooding Road
Kenansville, NC 28349
East Coast Miniature Horse Club.
East Coast Foundation Quarter Horse Association, Inc.
139 Ellington Road
Henderson, North Carolina 27537
Phone No. (252) 492-3865 or (910) 675-2655
The East Coast Foundation Quarter Horse Association, Inc. (ECFQHA) is a registered non-profit organization in the State of North Carolina. ECFQHA is a charter association within the parent association, the World Foundation Quarter Horse Alliance. The mission statement for these organizations is “To promote the all around equine athlete”. The ECFQHA, Inc. shares in your desire to own and ride the best horses in America.
Eastern Dressage & Combined Training Schooling Association
EDCTSA was formed in 2002. The club is dedicated to bringing quality Dressage and CT opportunities to Eastern NC through schooling shows and clinics. Check our web site for a list of shows and other activities. For more information contact Tricia hoot hootonzoo@always-online.com
Eastern NC Paso Fino Horse Assoc.
PO Box 271
New Hill, NC 27562
Eastern Quarter Horse Association
Route 1, Box 9-A
Pembroke, NC 28372
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club
Located southeast of Rockwell, NC
Club holds a Annual Labor Day Horse Show, 2 Wagon Trains, and fun shows throughout the year. Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm. Visitors always welcome. We Enjoy Life One Horse at a Time! contact Beth at 704-633-1493 for further info.L/M
Equestrian Ministries Saddle Club
14193 HWY 55 West,
Blacksburg, SC 29702
Secretary Misty Setze
Equestrian Ministries International - N.C. Chapter. Join EMI-N.C. , a N.C. group devoted to using horses to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Newsletter, trail rides, group ministries, international organization. EMI website, .For more info contact Chris @ 919-217-5879.
Foothills Equestrian Trail Association
Box 353
Tryon, N.C. 28782
Foothills Foundation Quarter Horse club
Serving ALL of NC SC & Tenn -promoting NFQHA horses, looking for Fun-family oriented -horse friendly people. Come show with Us! We are planning the show schedule now, come join us.
Foundation Quarter Horse Registry of the Carolinas & Virginia
12233 Coyle Road
Stanfield, NC 28163
Foundation Quarter Horses of the Southeast
PO Box 146
Monetta SC 29105
fqhs@mail.com
FQHS , (803) 685-5785 or southeasternWFQHA@yahoo.com
Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc.
P. O. Box 841
Beaufort, NC 28516
Tel: (252) 728-6437 or 6308 Fax (252) 728-6395 E-mail: 2f3r3mh@mail1.coastalnet.com
Carolyn S. Mason, President & Chairman
Natural beauty, a Shackleford stallion (25 June 2002: carolyn mason)
Friendship Trail Riders Club
Made up of familes which enjoy helping people in need and who like to ride in a Christian atmosphere. Meetings every 3rd Sat. night at the Woodman of the World building in Lumberton at 7PM. For more information contact: Troy Britt, 7560 Howell Rd. Lumberton, NC 28358. 910-738-2471 or 910-738-9179.
FHorsegirl47@aol.com
Four Beats for Pleasure
5949 Sunset Lake Road
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (open to all gaited horses)
Four Points Riding Association
P.O. Box 499
Conway, N.C. 27820
Our saddle club is open to all people, of all ages, who enjoy the horse! Riders as well as non-riders. We are mostly a trail riding club that just enjoys getting together for rides and cook-outs. We are located in the northeastern part of NC. Our club is family oriented with riders of all ages participating. Our young members can join our Hoofprints 4-H Club for various riding activities and experiences.
We sponsor one annual paying trail ride in the spring. Profits made from the ride are used for donations to the local volunteer fire department and rescue squad in Conway, NC. Young 4-H Hoofprint members who would like to attend 4-H horse camps are also sponsored.
The club meets once a month, every 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm at the Golden Corral in Ahoskie, NC. Family membership dues are $25.00 per year. The club tries to plan several riding/camping trips to the mountains of NC and Va in the spring, summer and fall. Currently few of our members are into showing. The club is seriously considering starting a drill team.Contacts for the club are: Becky & Errol Flynn (252) 585-1146; Mary Gail & Kenneth Cooper (also REINS volunteers) (252) 826-4061.
Gaston County Horseman’s Association
P.O. Box 3784
Gastonia, N.C. 28054
Gaston County Saddle Club
155 Howie Rd.
Mt. Holly, N.C. 28120
Greenville Saddle Club
Christy Parker
Rt. 1 Box 247-T
Hookerton, NC 28538
goneriding@prodigy.net
Great North Carolina Comprehensive directory and guide to everything in North Carolina
Heart of Carolina Horsemans Association
PO Box 3636
Sanford, NC 27330
The Heart of Carolina Horseman's Association, located in central N.C. (Lee, Chatham, Moore Co.) is a small, family-oriented horse club. We organize low-key, informal open shows (perfect for the whole family), judged trail rides, a Poker Run and other assorted events. We are dedicated to providing safe, fun events and love to see new faces. If you think you might be interested in finding out more about us, or would like a copy of our event schedule or membership forms, please e-mail: waywardwinds@alltel.net
Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding Program
12200 Shooting Club Road (North Raleigh)
Raleigh NC 27613 919/848-0153 HHTRP@aol.com
Helping Horse provides physical therapy disguised as fun for people with disabilities in the Triangle area. We accept both children and adult riders with mental, physical, cognitive and learning disabilities. Riders receive strength and coordination therapy while also learning horsemanship skills. Volunteers lead horses and walk along side riders to provide physical and moral support. Classes are held in the evenings. Call or email to inquire about enrollment possibilities or volunteer opportunities.
Hope for Horses
P.O. Box 1449
Leicester, North Carolina 28748
(828) 683-0169 or shannon_denero@yahoo.com
A 501(c)3 non-profit organization
A haven for equines who may have special needs and who are in need of responsible, loving homes. Our hope is to provide horse owners an alternative when they are no longer able to care for a horse for whatever reason.
HorseFeathers Therapeutic Riding and Equine Facilitated Therapy (EFT). We provide occupational, physical, psychological and recreational therapy to families of and individuals with disabilities. We offer unique volunteer, training and therapy options. See our web site for all the details! Susan Crisp, TRS/CTRS Director HorseFeathers Therapeutic Riding
326 East Sprague Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127 336.727.1376
HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center
A non-profit organization that provides a unique program of therapeutic, educational, and recreational value to the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
We are located at the: Peidmont Saddle Club, 8001 Leabourne Rd. Colfax, NC 27235. (336) 931-1424. Please call or visit our web site for more information
Horse Protection Society of North Carolina Inc.
2135 Miller Road, China Grove NC 28023.
Phone: (704)855-2978. HPS is a non-profit organization that takes in abused, neglected and unwanted horses. Said horses are rehabilitated, younger ones listed for foster placement, older ones are allowed to live their life out peacefully and cared for. Joan Benson is our Executive Director and is always on site at our headquarter ranch, Rocking Horse Rehab Ranch horsehugger@angelfire.com
Kopper Top Life Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that provides opportunities in therapeutic, equestrian and educational experiences to individuals of all ages and disabilities. We offer volunteer, training and therapeutic opportunities to people throughout the state. Call or email to inquire about enrollment possibilities or volunteer opportunities. 336-449-7865, fax: 336-446-6586, deborah@koppertop.org
Macon County Horse Association
PO Box 2149
Franklin, N.C. 28744
828-349-6036
Mid-East Coast Arabian Breeders
4716 Araby Lane
East Bend, N.C. 27018
Miss Rodeo North Carolina Association, Inc
Terry Crowe White, President
45 Maverick Ranch Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-3704
mavrick9@earthlink.net Miss Rodeo North Carolina represents our state at the annual Miss Rodeo America pageant held in conjuction with the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. Visit our website for complete details.
Montgomery Horseman’s Association
1274 Rebedo Rd.
Mt. Gilead, N.C.
Moore Co. Equine Emergency Response Unit
6045 US # 1 N.
Southern Pines, N.C. 28387
MULE_Association Love Valley
4266 Welcome-Arcadia Rd.
Lexington NC 27295
We send out a monthly newsletter with all our happenings past and future. So, come and enjoy the beautiful trails with us. Beautiful Love Valley - a quaint little 'ole western town with hundreds of acres of mountainous trails to ride. President- Larry Murphy. Newsletter / Membership: Lana Yountz 336-764-2220 or 704-592-2577.
NaturesView People helping horses / Horses helping people. Julianne Rickenbaker.
Nature's View
P.O. Box 1464
Camden, South Carolina 29020
(803) 713-8470
N.C. 4-H Horse Program
NCSU, Box 7523
Raleigh, N.C. 27695
NC Appaloosa Association
361 Orchard Rd.
Moravian Falls, N.C. 28654
North Carolina Arabian Horse Association
President - Rory Meacham
172 Bullock Lane
Durham, NC 27713 919-544-2817
N.C. Barrel Horse Association
3900 Miranda Rd.
Charlotte, N.C. 28216
NC Draft and Mule Association
1256 Longest Acres Rd.
Snow Camp, N.C. 27349
North Carolina Dressage
Combined Training Association
P.O. Box 2387
Southern Pines, NC 28388.
Phone 910-692-1959
FAX 910 692-3504.
NC Equine Rescue League
PO Box 352
Kernersville, NC 27285
336-720-9257
ncerl.info@netzero.net
North Carolina Horse Council
4904 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 290
Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: (919) 854-1990
In-State: (800) 529-9206
Fax: (919) 854-1989
NC Hunter and Jumper Association
PO Box 33790
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636
Phone (919) 269-8785
email: sherib@ipass.net
North Carolina Natural Horsemanship Club.
We are a newly formed club. (2002) We have formed this club to connect the Natural Horsemanship community together. We promote Natural Horsemanship training and care. There is no membership fees or dues. This is a resource club. We will be having monthly meetings to share training techniques, clinic information, knowledge & experiences. To join the NC Natural Horsemanship club please contact: ncnhc@aol.com Goals and Objectives - To bring together the Natural Horsemanship Community. To promote Natural Horsemanship training and education.
NC Palomino Exhibitors
1849 Sandy Ridge Road
Colfax, NC 27235
NC Percheron Association
3024 Sell Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
North Carolina Quarter Horse Association
6613 Gaywind Dr.
Charlotte, N.C. 28226
North Carolina Saddle Horse Club
PO Box 736
Hope Mills, NC 28348
NC School of Horseshoeing & Equine Lameness
Training & Certifying Fine Farriers Email: morreinfoplease@ncschoolofhorseshoeing.com
Jerry & Karen Linker 336-994-9497
North Carolina State University Rodeo Team
President, Jamie Lee
604 Charleston Road
Apt. 2H
Raleigh, NC 27607
e-mail jrlee3@unity.ncsu.edu phone...919.852.1932
North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center
PO Box 62572
Durham, NC 27725-0572
(919) 732-4370
NCTRC is a program that makes a difference. The volunteers, staff, and instructors work diligently toward the common goal of helping others with special needs through equine assisted therapy
NC Thoroughbred Association
105 DeClair Court
Cary, N.C. 27513
North Carolina Thoroughbred Racing Action Committee (NCTRAC) A volunteer group working to bring horse racing back to North Carolina. We have drafted legislation and presented it to all members of the North Carolina legislature that would legalize Horse Racing for Charity in the state. The premise is that any track authorized within the state would have to be run by a non-profit corporation (not big business) - with any profits being returned to the state and local communities in the form of grants to other non-profits.
Contact Steve Hill or Jim Williams at 336-768-1514 for additional information.
North Carolina Walking Horse Association
1975 Old Mtn. Rd.
Statesville, N.C. 28625
North Carolina Warmblood
Breeders Marketing Network
1615 Country Lane
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Phone/Fax: 919/528-4444
elandale@aol.com
N.C.D.C.T. Association
Southern Pines, N.C. 28388
N.C. Cowboys Association
2190 Black Creek Rd.
Four Oaks, N.C. 27524
North Carolina Wild Horse Association
P.O. Box 1134
Mocksville, NC 27028
Northern Piedmont
Cutting Horse Association
7010 Holly Hill Road
Randleman, NC 27317
Don Lambe-President (336)-674-9299
Old Dominion POA Club
3829 Riders Trail
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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