Etowah Riding Club
Events
ERC Member info & meeting dates can be found under “MEMBERSHIP” menu.
Schooling shows are open to the public, clinics and other events are a benefit to our members. Contact us for more information.
Saturday, May 3 – Davis Ranch Spring Show (no raindate)
Location: North River Farms on Mills River Day
Judge: Sylvia Graham
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Food trucks available. Please bring cash, as the phone reception is spotty. Please note: Whitaker Lane (side road) will be closed to traffic just after 9:00am, so please come early if you are setting up, volunteering, showing, etc.
Saturday, May 10 – ERC Workday
Location: ERC
10:00am to 2:00/2:30pm.
Come for all of it or some of it; the work/clean up days count towards your volunteer hours! Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.
Saturday, May 24 – Bob Roffman Clinic, Equine Bodyworker: acupressure, stretching and massage therapy
Location: ERC
9:00am to 12:00pm.
RSVP to Tiyah: tiyahmcarthur @ gmail.com (remove the spaces around the @ sign)
For ERC members only. Up to 10 horses. Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.
May 30-June 1 – DuPont Horse Camping Trip
Location: DuPont Horse Barn
RSVP to Ellen: 828-808-0414 | elblackburn @ charter.net (remove the spaces around the @ sign)
$10/night per horse – 15 slots available
Saturday, June 7 – ERC Spring Show (raindate June 14)
Location: ERC
Judge: Courtney Poole
Photographer: Kaylee Revis
7:30am – Gates open
9:00am – Show begins
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August 15-17 – DuPont Horse Camping Trip
Location: DuPont Horse Barn
RSVP to Ellen: 828-808-0414 | elblackburn @ charter.net (remove the spaces around the @ sign)
$10/night per horse – 15 slots available
Saturday, Sept 13 – McDowell “Riding for Buckles” Charity Show
Location: Lincoln Co. Horseman’s Association Showground, Lincolnton, NC
Judge: Casey Murphy
Saturday, Sept 27 – McDowell “Magical Moments” Charity Show
Location: North River Farms
Judge: Jan Bellows
Saturday, Oct 4 – ERC Fall Show (raindate Oct 11)
Location: ERC
Judge: Biff Barrier
Saturday, Oct 18 – Davis Ranch Fall Show & YEAR-END CHAMPIONSHIPS (raindate Oct 25)
Location: Davis Ranch in Leicester
Judge: Casey Murphy
Photography for Championship: Kaylee Revis
Award baskets of $1000 value; one for Youth Champ and one for Adult Champ.
Saturday, Dec 6 – Davis Ranch Winter Championship Show
Location: WNC Ag Center
Judges: Casey Murphy, Jennifer Roth for Dressage, Jan Bellows for H/J
Photographer: Kaylee Revis
Open Shows
Etowah Riding Club, Davis Ranch & McDowell Saddle Club present 2025 Open Show Series
ERC/Davis Ranch Show series is growing to include McDowell Saddle Club. There will be a total of 6 shows to compete for championship points.
- May 3 DR Spring Show @ North River Farms on Mills River Day (no raindate) – Judge: Sylvia Graham
- June 7 ERC Spring Show – Judge: Courtney Poole
- Sept 13 McDowell Show – “Riding for Buckles” Charity show
- Sept 27 Mc Dowell Show @ North River Farms – “Magical Moments” Charity show
- Oct 4 ERC Fall Show – Judge: Biff Barrier
- Oct 18 DR Fall Show & YEAR-END CHAMPIONSHIPS (Leicester) – Judge: Casey Murphy
These shows are open to any equestrians in the community & are great for beginner riders and kids! We have english, western, gaited, trail, lead line, costume, & game classes. Come picnic, socialize, & enjoy a full day!
Spectator Admission: $5 Adults, Children Under 12 FREE, 1 person per horse FREE.
Concessions, tack swap, class sponsorships, & prizes! Gates open @ 8:30am, show starts @ 10am. Absolutely NO DOGS or ALCOHOL on show grounds.
Rider Info: Class list subject to change until the month of show, please use program as an example of classes offered. Properly fitted helmets are REQUIRED by any rider under 18 in english AND western tack. New 2025 rules & class order on program. No refunds given for classes scratched on the day of the show. Changes must be made at least 3 classes ahead.
Sponsor a Class
$20 Per class, $250 for a Gold Sponsorship-Various advertising opportunities