Saddle Sore Riders CLUB

Howdy Saddle Sore Riders!

With Labor Day behind us, summer is officially winding down and we’re starting to look toward fall. Hopefully cooler riding weather is not too far away! We have a lot of fun things coming up over the next couple of months, so dust off those calendars and make sure you save the dates.

First, a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our recent Tack Sale such a great success. Despite temperatures pushing close to 100 degrees, our sellers and shoppers came out ready to make a deal! We greatly appreciate every person who set up and sold items, as well as everyone who came out to browse, shop, and support the event. From what I heard, there were some pretty great deals made that day!

A special thank you also goes to Tammy and her crew for doing an outstanding job with the tacos. What could be better than doing a little tack shopping and then heading inside the American Legion for some great tacos and a chance to cool off?

It was also great seeing so many familiar faces at the Norco Fair. One of the best things about living in our community is how often our paths cross at events like these. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello.

Speaking of upcoming events, don’t forget our Membership Ride on Saturday, September 26. We will stage at 9:00 AM in the parking lot across the street from Saddle Sore, at the corner of Sixth Street and California Avenue, with the ride heading out at 10:00 AM. When we return, there will be a great lunch waiting for everyone. This is always one of those rides people talk about for months afterward!

Remember, the Membership Ride is for Saddle Sore Riders members only. If you’ve been thinking about joining, here’s another great reason to become part of the club.

Then mark your calendar for September 29 — Burger Night at the American Legion! Saddle Sore Riders will be hosting, and Burger Night is always popular when our crew takes over. Come grab a great burger, get something cold to drink, and spend an hour visiting and laughing with friends.

We can always use another set of hands, too. If you would like to help with Burger Night, please reach out to Cindy Merritt. It’s an easy and fun way to get involved.

And that brings me to something I hope every member will think about.

Have you been looking for a way to become more involved with Saddle Sore Riders? Here’s your opportunity!

During October and November, we will be accepting nominations for all officer positions and several Board positions. In addition, all of our standing chairperson positions come up for election each year.

You can nominate someone you believe would do a great job — or nominate yourself!

Our club stays strong when members step forward with new ideas, new energy, and a willingness to help. We would love to see some fresh faces become more involved. If there is something you’re passionate about or an area where you think you could make a difference, come talk to me. I’m pretty confident we can find a place for you to get involved.

Fall is shaping up to be a great season for Saddle Sore Riders. Along with everything else happening, we have our Halloween Ride coming up and plenty more opportunities to get together, ride our horses, laugh with friends, and enjoy what makes this club so special.

I look forward to seeing all of you at many of these upcoming events.

Until then, stay healthy, spend plenty of time in the saddle, and remember:

“Good friends, good horses, and a long trail ahead make for a pretty good life.”

Happy trails,

Don Pettinger

President

Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.®