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