Saddle Sore Riders CLUB

We are a pure riding club. 

We want to: "Get the backyard horse out of the backyard!"


President's Letter

Dear Saddle Sore Riders,

November was an incredibly busy and exciting month for our club!

First, a huge thank you to Maylynn Motley for hosting our annual planning meeting. The ideas shared during that meeting have set the stage for some truly fabulous activities and rides in 2025. The input and enthusiasm from so many of you continue to drive our club’s growth and attract new members. Be sure to check out the calendar section on our website for details about these upcoming events—you won’t want to miss them!

Did someone say tacos? November’s Taco Ride was a resounding success! We had 36 riders participate, including many first-time visitors to Saddle Sore. It was such a joy to see so many new faces and watch riders experience Norco’s backyard trails for the first time. The positive feedback from the community has been overwhelming. One social media post captured the magic perfectly: "We saw over 100 horses crossing Hamner, and my kids loved it!" That kind of excitement—especially from young ones—reminds us how special this club truly is.

Looking ahead, our annual club Christmas party is just around the corner on Saturday, December 7. It’s always a highlight of the year, and I know many of you are looking forward to gathering for some festive fellowship.

I’ll admit I’m a little late with this month’s letter, but earlier today we had our December general membership meeting, and wow—what a turnout! With 49 attendees, the energy in the room was electric. A warm welcome to all our new members and first-time visitors. I also want to extend my gratitude to Chaplain Bruce Smith from Norco Cowboys for Christ for joining us. We look forward to collaborating with their group on future rides.

As we approach the end of the year, I can’t help but reflect on what an incredible year 2024 has been for Saddle Sore Riders. To borrow the words of the wise Claude Conant, “It’s great to see all of the excitement and the club really growing this year.”

I pray that each of you has a blessed Christmas. Take time to slow down, enjoy your loved ones, and reflect on the joy of the season.

Until we meet again, may God bless the trails you ride!

Warm regards,

Don

President

Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.®

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Officers, Board, and Standing Chairpersons

2024 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT                           Don Pettinger             909-636-2130   bulldwgs@aol.com

VICE-PRESIDENT                MayLynn Motley         951-965-1724   maylynn.motley@yahoo.com

SECRETARY                         Megan Carson            951-204-5451   megancarson@live.com

TREASURER                         Alicia Ziegenbein       951-316-5529   treasurer.ssr@yahoo.com

 

BOARDMEMBERS

Suzann Tumbleson (IPP 1 year)                              951-807-7585 ssrwebmistress@hotmail.com

Colly Cook (2 years)                                                    714-813-3930   colly@earthlink.net

Tammy Kapec  (1 year left)                                         951-515-9442   tkapec@hotmail.com

Pam Witham (2 years)                                                 951-206-5555   4withams@sbcglobal.net

Jeanne Kelly (1 year left)                                             951-204-2924   cowgirljk@msn.com

 

STANDING CHAIRPERSONS

THE CAGE                              Joann Vidinoff                 760-220-1688   mjvidinoff@yahoo.com

COUNTRY STORE               Rona Meyers              951-233-3250   ucla78@aol.com

EQUIPMENT MGR                Mike Meyers               951-809-7812   wmmeyers52@att.net

EVENT SIGNS                       Kym Adams                    951-206-0021  kymsmiles2u@gmail.com

HISTORIAN                            Cindy Merritt               951-250-6492   cmerritt4x@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP                       Suzann Tumbleson   951-807-7585   ssrwebmistress@hotmail.com

NOOSELETTER                    Pam Witham               951-206-5555   4withams@sbcglobal.net

OUTRIDER /SECURITY       Danny Gonzalez       951-642-1362      

WEBMISTRESS/PUBLICITY  Michelle Marshall      909-816-3441   mrsbryant@msn.com


2025 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Don Pettinger 909-636-2130 bulldwgs@aol.com

VICE-PRESIDENT MayLynn Motley 951-965-1724 maylynn.motley@yahoo.com

SECRETARY Megan Carson 951-204-5451 megancarson@live.com

TREASURER Alicia Ziegenbein 951-316-5529 treasurer.ssr@yahoo.com

   Mike McCarthy (shadowing)   714 357-8800   4mhorseranch@gmail.com

BOARDMEMBERS

Danny Gonzalez (IPP elected in 2025) 951-642-1362 dkgranch@gmail.com

Cindy Merritt (25-26) 951-250-6492 cmerritt4x@gmail.com

Tammy Kapec  (24-25) 951-515-9442 tkapec@hotmail.com

Rona Meyers (25-26) 951-233-3250 ucla78@aol.com

Jeanne Kelly (24-25) 951-204-2924 cowgirljk@msn.com

 

STANDING CHAIRPERSONS

THE CAGE Joann Vidinoff 760-220-1688 mjvidinoff@yahoo.com

COUNTRY STORE Rona Meyers 951-233-3250 ucla78@aol.com

EQUIPMENT MGR Mike Meyers 951-809-7812 wmmeyers52@att.net

EVENT SIGNS Martin Garcia 951-703-9341 marting19823@gmail.com

HISTORIAN Cindy Merritt 951-250-6492 cmerritt4x@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP Karen Gonzalez 909-229-4986 dkgranch@gmail.com

NOOSELETTER Pam Witham 951-206-5555 4withams@sbcglobal.net

OUTRIDER /SECURITY Danny Gonzalez 951-642-1362 dkgranch@gmail.com

WEBMISTRESS/PUBLICITY Michelle Marshall 909-816-3441 mrsbryant@msn.com