Saddle Sore Riders CLUB

President's Letter

Hello Saddle Sore Riders!

August was an outstanding month! We had three amazing events that were extremely well attended. The month started with Jeannie Kelly's Fallbrook ride. We had 36 riders from all across Southern California joining us for this amazing ride. Our horses got to experience everything you could on an amazing trail ride, including 13 water crossings. Everyone did outstanding! A big thank you to Jeannie and her outriding team for putting on such an amazing event.

We followed that up by having the opportunity to be the outriders for the Norco Mounted Posse’s PRCA Rodeo Law Enforcement Ride. Over 25 different law enforcement agencies with 60 personnel were represented. Our team, led by the amazing Danny Gonzalez, did an outstanding job of ushering the 60 horses down Sixth Street and back up to the event center, where they were honored by a cheering crowd. A big thank you to Danny for organizing this and making the City of Norco look amazing.

The month wrapped up with Maylynn Motley's Taco Ride. Twenty riders got to experience a two-hour ride that covered 5 1/2 miles, including three water crossings. The fellowship on this ride was spectacular, and we finished at the American Legion, where we feasted on tacos and refreshments.

September is coming in like a lion! We’re starting the month by riding in the Norco Fair Parade on Labor Day, which will provide Saddle Sore with a great opportunity to represent the community. Then, just a couple of weeks later, we’ll be riding in the Santa Rosa Plateau. This ride will be led by two amazing Saddle Sore members, Shelly Dillingham and Sue Friley. The ride will be on Saturday, September 21, with staging at 9 AM. We’d love to have all of you out there. See the flyer in the newsletter for more details.

A great big thank you needs to go out to the person who works behind the scenes, making sure this newsletter goes out every single month and provides you with all the information about what’s going on with Saddle Sore Riders. That person is the one and only Pam Witham. Next time you see her, give her a big "Yeehaw!"

As I finish, let me leave you with this helpful advice: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction.

Stay Safe Everyone,

Don

President

Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.TM