PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

I would like to begin by thanking everyone who supported Heart Bar this year.  I personally had a great time and only wish I could have stayed the entire 10 days.  A special thanks to Lynda and Dick Wheeler for chairing this event for so many years.  You did a great job!  Lynda and Dick are passing the torch to Carolyn and Ken Provencio.  They have some unique ideas for next year – trust me!  At this time Heart Bar is in the process of switching vendors and we have been having problems securing our reservations for next year.  I remain confident that Heart Bar will be on our 2009 calendar. 

 

Congratulations to Randi Verin and Tracy Pena.  The Champagne City Lights ride was a huge success!  I cannot remember the last time we had 105 riders!  Outstanding!

 

Our Member’s Appreciation Ride is fast approaching, Saturday, September 6th and, Charlene Hall has been working hard to provide an excellent ride, good food and fun games.  This ride is a great time to invite a friend to join and experience what SSR is all about.

 

Lastly, do not forget to come to the Moonlight Madness ride on Saturday, August 16^th.  A group of us have been pre-riding and it is truly a nice ride.  Tammy Kapec, Ron Kapec and Mike Montgomery have been diligently working to clear the trails.

 

I look forward to seeing everyone on the 16^th.  Stay cool, ride safe and, get your backyard horse out of the backyard and come ride with SSR!

 

Katy Taylor

President, Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.  Web Site: www.saddlesoreriders.org Check out our web site containing Administration, Events Calendar, Forms, Photo Gallery, etc.

Past Events

 

Taco day at the American Legion – Saturday, July 12^th – Steve Deever chaired July’s taco day at the American Legion. Steve would like to thank Pat Reiley, Sandy Reiley, Jana Dorr, Jerry Dennis, Joyce Goodman, LJ McDaniel, Randi Verin, and Cindy Olson for making the club $145 and providing Legionnaires and SSR members an enjoyable afternoon and good food.  This event happens every month on the second Saturday.  Next one is scheduled for August 9^th and Steve is also heading the cooking crew for that one.  If you can help out, contact Steve at 951-735-2876.  If you want to eat then come down to the Legion between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. for some great tacos for only $1!

 

Heart Bar – July 11 through July 21 – Chairpersons Dick and Lynda Wheeler.  The weather was great, except for some rain.  However, the rain kept it cool and the trails dust-free.  Wet corrals caused some people to move their horses to a new one daily (Kenny had to clean six by the end of the week).  The potluck dinner and the silent auction were held under a motor home awning the first Saturday evening but it all went well.  Sunday morning the real diehard riders saddled in the rain, rode in the rain, unsaddled in the rain, and had a great time doing it.  It only rained for a few hours here and there and when it cleared it was beautiful and the riding was fantastic!  Heart Bar is one of the best riding areas that can be used by equestrians.  There are trails for everyone; meadows, roads, moderate, and some real hairy ones, so there is some type of riding for almost all who won’t fall off a kitchen chair.  The reason, aside from lack of transportation, the turnout for the outing was so small is beyond me.  It is one of those places that bikers, people campers, and others will take over if the equestrian users fail to use it.  Adverse weather had some part in the mass exodus (I guess your horse appreciated you taking him from 70 degrees to 100 degrees back in Norco).  For those that came and stayed the weather was great, cool, cloudy, no dust, and all the birds were out (a bear too).  We played some cards, read books, rode horses, and just had a real good time.  Many thanks to Kenny and Carolyn Provencio for leading some great rides and thanks to those that came.  Hope you enjoyed the riding, the weather, and the camaraderie.  We sincerely hope for a better turnout next year and that you Saddle Sore Riders do your part in keeping this one of your regular outings.

 

Champagne and City Lights Ride – Saturday, July 26.  Chairpersons – Randi Verin and Tracy Penna.  Tracy and Randi would first like to thank Debi Schleuning for pre-riding and thinking of such an awesome theme for an event – clearly it was a good one with 105 riders turning out!  A really big thanks to Carolyn and Kenny Provencio for running a very classy bar and doing such a great job!  A huge thanks to Kevin Whitaker for helping with pre-planning, equipment hauling, problem solving, and he was literally the first one at Ingall’s to set up, and the very last to leave that night.  We really appreciated all he did to help.  Another big thanks to Richard Stone who was great with pre-planning and a big help during the ride.  Big thanks to Glenn and Jana Dorr for helping with ground crew and who stepped up to haul the port-a-potties mid stream (ha, ha).  A very big thanks to Mickey & Bryan Nichols of Filippi’s for donating all the ice and appetizers (most of which made it to the ride).  Thanks to those that brought food – Tammy Kapec, Katy Taylor, Hollie Piotrowski, Jana Dorr, Ann Marie Knudson, Carol, Shorty, and Joyce Goodman.  Sincere thanks to our ground crew:  Kenny & Robert Petry, Shorty, Susan Turpin, Glenn & Jana Dorr, Anneliese Maben, Haley Kapec, Cheryl Vickrey, Van Jarvis, Pat & Sandy Reiley, Sue Britton, Billy Johnson, Joyce Goodman, Steve Deever, Katy Taylor, and Gary & Andrea Turner.  Trail Boss:  Randi Verin, Outriders: Jim Turpin, Kevin Whitaker, Charlene Hall, Bruce Patton, Shelly Montgomery, Drag:  Claude & Renee Conant.

Upcoming Events

 

Moonlight Madness – Saturday, August 16.  Chairpersons – Ron and Tammy Kapec.  Another night ride is upon us to squelch the heat.  This ride will stage from the “bluffs” side of Norco across from the fire station at Corydon and Fifth streets.  Ride stages at 6:00 p.m. and leaves at 7:30 p.m. sharp. We will mostly ride in the wash near the river but there won’t be a river crossing. There will be a short water puddle to cross. Contact Tammy @951-737-4867.

 

Breakfast at the American Legion – Sunday, August 31.  There is a fifth Sunday in August so some SSR members will cook breakfast at the Norco Legion.  Come down and have a great breakfast.  Served 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (I think).

 

Membership Ride – Saturday, September 6.  Chairperson Charlene Hall.  This is our annual “thank you” ride for members only.  Food is free, water and soda are free, and fun is aplenty.  Alcohol is just one dollar.  This ride leaves Ingalls Park at 5:00 p.m.  See flyer.  This is for members only but you can join the club the day of the ride.

 

2^nd Annual Redneck Poker Ride – Sunday September 21^st.  Chairpersons Randi Verin and Tracy Penna.  We haven’t had a poker ride since March and Randi and Tracy do this one “red-neck style”.  Fancy fare will include tacos, beans, Twinkies, ho-ho’s, and jell-o shooters.  Wear your best overalls.  Sign-up at Ingall’s Park at 9:00 a.m. and ride leaves at 10:00 a.m. 

 

Miscellaneous SSR Noose

 

Joint Board Meeting  –Tuesday, August 26^th @ 7:00 p.m. American Legion.

Monthly General Meeting – Sunday, September 7^th @ 10:00 a.m. American Legion.

 

Equipment Manager – Kevin Whitaker.  Be sure to contact Kevin to schedule and time to pick up supplies for your event.  Thanks to Wade Rogers for clearing the brush from the field where the equipment container is located.

 

Historian – Alicia Ziegenbein.  There is a new email address for contacting Alicia about pictures and that is SSRHistorian@yahoo.com.  All event chair persons need to get disposable cameras.

 

Membership – Charlene Hall.  We have 244 members and 74 families. 

 

Outrider/Security – Claude Conant.  Thanks to those that helped this past weekend with the parking at the bull riding event. 

 

Publicity/Webmaster – Randi Verin.  There is a SSR promotion this month at Jim’s Lock and Key. 15% discount off labor for SSR club members.  Saddle Sore Saloon is also offering 15% off your tab for the month of August when you wear your SSR shirt to the Saloon. We recently advertised in the Press Enterprise and were mentioned on K-Frog.  Our web traffic has tripled due to this advertising.  Pictures from our Champagne City Lights Ride are posted on their web site.

 

General “Stuff”

 

Dick and Lynda Wheeler.  For 20 years Dick and Lynda Wheeler hosted Heart Bar in the San Bernardino National Forest.  This event has seen its ups and downs but has remained a club favorite – at least for those that have attended.  The Wheelers have always done an outstanding job and every year have tried to think of new things (like the silent auction) to help subsidize losses when all the corrals are not filled.  Dick and Lynda know the trails up in the mountains like the backs of their hands and thanks to them many of the trails are named such as Walt’s Highway, Disneyland Trail, and Turtle Rock. They’ve established riding for every level of rider – easy, short, hard, long, hairy, and just plain relaxing.  If you’ve never ridden in the mountains then it’s indescribable.  It always comes when it’s 100 plus degrees in Norco and the crisp, clean, beautiful air of the mountains takes your breath away.   

 

Dick and Lynda are passing the torch to Kenny and Carolyn Provencio.  They will have tough shoes to fill but they too are well seasoned Heart Bar aficionados and are honored to take over.

 

Thank you Dick and Lynda for your service with this SSR event and hopefully the tradition continues but it’s up to the members of this club to keep this event alive.

 

Wild Horse and Burro Adoption.  August 15-17 at Ingalls Park in Norco.  60 wild horses and 10 wild burros available for adoption.  For more info contact wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or 866-4MUSTANGS.

 

Lost Item – Joyce Goodman lost a metal baking pan at the Champagne City Lights Ride.  If you have it please contact her at 951-808-9659.

 Upcoming Calendar at a Glance:

8/9/08 – Tacos at Legion 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

8/16/08 – Moonlight Madness Ride

8/27/08 – Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

8/31/08 – Breakfast at the Legion

9/1/08 – Labor Day Holiday

9/6/08 – Membership Ride

9/7/08 – General Meeting 10:00 a.m.

 

Raffle Winners at the General Meeting:

1^st place-$58 – Robin Haslam

2^nd place-$35 – Jim (Susan Jackson’s Dad)

3^rd place-$22 – Pam Witham

Progressive Raffle $250 – will carry over as Paula Schwable was not at the meeting.

 

Nooseletter Classified Ads

 

 

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Feed Lease:  Older thoroughbred mare needs loving home and has plenty of energy for the intermediate rider.  She loves to go and is the best alone horse you’ll ever ride.  Contact Susan Jackson at (951) 371-8953, (951) 317-5441.

Horse for Sale:  10 yr old Bay Paint Mare.  Ridden on our poker rides and endless camping trips.  $1800.00.   Call Sabrina 951 520-7881.

For Rent:  Two mobile homes for rent on horse property in Gavilan Hills.  First: mobile home for rent with 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and 2 horse corrals $700 month.  Second:  Animal lover wanted to share mobile home on 2 acres of horse property.  Secluded with endless riding trails.  Horse corrals, wash rack, hot walker, and round pen.  $500 a month plus security deposit.  Utilities included.  Call Jewel (909) 241-6896.

Professional Mechanic

Billy Johnson is a certified professional mechanic.  Get a quote on all your repairs including your truck.  951-204-8851.

 

Jim’s Lock & Key

If you lock yourself out of your horse trailer tack room or your truck, etc. Jim can get you back in.  Jim also does re-keys and new installations.  (951) 377-7214.

 

Equine Dentistry Services

Joseph Yasinosky M.E.D.

Cell (951) 741-5507

Business Phone, TX (254) 965-3380

 

SSR Award Holders:

Pass the Trail Boss:     Snorkel Award:       Loose Horse:

LJ McDaniel               Carlos Lopez             Shelly Montgomery

 

 

Compass Award:         Cholla Award:                    

Phil Ogden                 Claude Conant

Champagne City Lights Ride

             

Trail Boss and Chair person           More dressed up attendees including Tracy Penna chair person

Randi Verin

 

   Riders came dressed to impress!

 

 

          The men joined in the festivities too!

                                                  

The businesses and people listed below are a very important asset to our club.  Without their generosity, our poker rides and other events would be “prizeless”.  Please frequent these businesses and when you do, let them know you are a Saddle Sore Rider.  Be sure to tell them Thank you!

 

Alicia Ziegenbein

Cert. Massage

Norco, CA

951-734-3345

 

Avon

Jerrie Scott

951-340-0859

 

Ballard’s Tack

1171 Sixth Street

Norco, CA 92860

951-270-0558

 

Southcoast Winery

34843 Rancho California

Temecula, CA 92591

951-581-9463

 

Egg Ranch

Mountainview

Norco, CA

 

Hamner Liquor

2670 Hamner Ave.

Norco, CA 92860

(951) 735-7450

 

Linda’s Feed & Supplies

1234 6^th Street

Norco, CA 92860

 

Wilson Creek Winery

35960 Rancho California

Temecula CA 92591

951-699-9463

 

La Cereza Winery

34567 Rancho California

Temecula, CA 92591

951-699-6961

 

Cowgirl Boutique

343 Sixth Street

Norco, CA 92860

951-272-1243

 

Great Stuff Gifts

Larry Galvez

951-340-0859

 

Moss Motors

8151 Auto Drive

Riverside, CA 92504

 

Joseph Filippi Winery

12467 Baseline Road

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

 

Filippi’s Pizza Grotto

1192 Sixth Street

Norco, CA 92860

951-371-3800

 

Saddle Sore Saloon

343 6^th Street Suite C

Norco, CA

(951) 272-3842

 

Thrifty Horse

760 N. Main Street

Corona, CA 92880

951-280-0294

 

Viramontes Express

Fine Pine Horse Bedding

17130 Hellman Avenue

Corona, CA 92880

(909) 597-7232

 

Giddy-Up Liquor

960 105 B 6^th Street

Norco, CA 92860

(951) 640-4117

 

AFS Printing

2678 Hamner Ave.

Norco, Ca 92860

(951) 735-6100

 

Tony’s Hay & Grain

1375 6^th Street

Norco, CA 92860

(951) 737-4440

 

Norco Ranch Outfitters 

969 Sixth Street

Norco, CA 92860

(951) 735-4130

 

 

Silverado’s Cantina

1091 Sixth Street

Norco, Ca 92860

(951) 808-1922

 

Reyna’s Tacos

313 Sixth Street

Norco, CA 92860

(951) 817-9897