Saddle Sore Riders CLUB

Hello Saddle Sore Riders,

It is hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by and that we are already in August! We have some great activities coming up, and I hope everyone will check their calendars and join us.

Our first event is the Fallbrook Ride, hosted by MayLynn Motley, on Saturday, August 8. This is always one of the best rides of the year. The trail includes plenty of water crossings, a few technical areas, and lots of beautiful, shady stretches. It is one of those rides we continue talking about long after it is over, so you will not want to miss it!

The next big event is the Norco Mounted Posse PRCA Rodeo, taking place August 21–23. For this event, we are calling for all hands on deck. The Posse has asked Saddle Sore Riders to assist with three important volunteer assignments.

First, we have been asked to operate the rodeo merchandise table and sell shirts and hats. The rodeo uses a cashless payment system, so the job is easy and straightforward. Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 21, 22, and 23. The shifts are 4:00–7:00 p.m. and 7:00–10:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to arrive early or stay after their shifts to enjoy the rodeo.

Second, volunteers are needed to assist with parking on Saturday, August 22, at the parking lot located at California Avenue and Sixth Street, across from the Saddle Sore Saloon. We need two volunteers on horseback and three volunteers on the ground. This is a relatively easy shift from 4:00–7:30 p.m.

Finally, Saddle Sore Riders will once again provide the outriders for the annual Law Enforcement Mounted Unit Ride before the rodeo on Sunday. I need five outriders to help with this special event. This is an amazing opportunity to ride alongside mounted law-enforcement units from agencies throughout Southern California. We helped with the very first ride, and it was an incredible experience. Volunteers are also welcome to stay afterward and enjoy the rodeo.

Please check your calendars and reach out to me if you can help with any of these assignments. We truly need everyone’s support to make this weekend a success.

Also, be sure to mark your calendar for our Second Annual Tack Sale on Saturday, August 29. Check the Saddle Sore Riders website for the flyer and additional information. This is a great opportunity to clean out your tack room, make a little extra money, and finally sell some of those items you have been holding onto!

For those who attended our recent general meeting, it was wonderful to see Mustang Larry. He looked great, and we were all very happy to have him there.

As we head into a busy month, here is a thought for all of us:

“A good outfit rides farther when everyone takes a turn in the saddle.”

Thank you to everyone who continues to volunteer, participate, and help make Saddle Sore Riders such a great organization. I look forward to seeing you on the trail and at our upcoming events!

Don Pettinger

President

Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.®