Hello Saddle Sore Riders. We had a very busy July starting with Heartbar.  This mountain camping tradition has been going on for at least 23 years and Kenny and Carolyn Provencio did a bang-up job (as usual).  They also did an awesome job of pre-riding the trails, creating new ones, hosting, and even retelling the history of the location.  Kenny even took some of us to “the drop off” at Coon Creek so we could carve our name for posterity and overlook Palm Springs.   Dick, Lynda, and Jan entertained us with appetizers, stories, poker, horseshoes, and fond memories.  Mark this on your calendar for next year – it’s a must! 

 The Montgomerys hosted taco day on the 10^th.  Many of us were at Heartbar but those that stayed behind cooked or showed up to eat.  Then we had the Bluff’s ride and even though it was hot we had about 25 riders.  We supported the Day of the Cowboy with Kevin Whitaker taking the lead with the parking and Tawnya Clauser with the SSR booth.  We finished with Susan Jackson’s awesome ride at Fallbrook. 

 August has several rides scheduled including the Fiesta Island ride down by Sea World.  Randi is going to lead us around an island and splash around in the waves.  Bring your grill or firewood and some food as you are welcome to stick around after the ride, BBQ and enjoy the company of your fellow SSR members.  We’ll have our usual taco day on the 14^th and then we have another new riding location brought to you by Susan Jackson and that is Wrightwood.  Susan has pre-ridden this mountain experience but unfortunately won’t be able to attend however; she has left the trail bossin’ to Caroline and me.  We hope you come up and get a taste of mountain riding (similar to Heartbar) only a little over an hour away from Norco.  To end August we have our campfire ride in Norco hosted by Tracy and Karen.  This one sounds like fun with some riding and then an evening around a campfire.  What a great summer in that we get to go to the mountains, the sea, back to the mountains and top off with s‘mores and a campfire!

 Another tradition we are renewing is the singing of the Saddle Sore Riders’ Song written by Chuck Ogden.  Richard Julian brought his guitar to the general meeting to lead us as we all sang along.  We plan on starting our general meetings with the singing of our song so keep your lyrics handy.

 

Take care, see you out on the trails, and get that backyard horse out of the backyard!

Tammy Kapec 

President, Saddle Sore Riders, Inc.

“Ain’t nothin’ like ridin’ a fine horse in new country”

 

 

Past Events

Heart Bar,  Friday, July 9^th-  July15th:

We had a beautiful week in the San Gorgonio Mountains and the weather was perfect. We did have some thunder and lightning, but no rain as a few days threatened to do so…Nice cloud cover and mild temperatures kept us all comfortable.

 Friday after 3 pm we led 12 riders out on a short ride to acclimate them to the terrain, then we all partied well around the campfire that evening.  Saturday’s ride took the 29 riders who attended to an abandoned college camp, where we had a nice long lunch.

 Sunday was a special day…26 riders rode out at 9:30 from the Disneyland Trail to High Meadow for a short lunch. After leaving lunch, we rode to Wilderness and then met charter and lifetime members at Aspen Grove for a special memorial for our friend and fellow member…Roy Beaver. His handsome family joined us in the celebration of Roy’s love for riding here; we figure that he and Duke are back in Norco by now (wink, wink).  Jan and Linda got a free ride back up the hill to a parking lot; dang they looked right at home up on those horses!  Back at camp, we got ready for appetizers, Pina Coladas and horseshoes. It takes an “ol’ horseshoer” to set up the grid for teams; thank you to Dick for that. Ross and Darlene won all of the dough….speaking of dough, we had a huge potluck with all of the trimmings; you can’t go hungry with this group but ya snooze, ya loose on Shorty’s cobbler! 

A big thank you to J.T. and Pat Reiley for getting the raffle tickets at the last minute; I totally forgot. Thank you to Claudia for doing a great job selling them, and to our friend Ross (who won the big basket as well.).

 Thank you to all of our generous and creative members for their donations; we had a great auction! The auction started out as “silent”, but soon got more boisterous as the night went on; thanks to our “sister duo”…auctioneer Lynda and bookie Jan for taking care of business. I would also like to say thank you to their lovely assistant…Haley Kapec…as the runner. There were some good bidding wars going on... (hick!) cocktails & bids = $$.

 We had campfires everynight, with S’Mores and hula hoop games. A big thank you to fire marshall Darlene for staying up and making certain that the fire was truly out; nice job!  There were a few rowdy card games at “Casino” Wheeler, near Randi Verin’s camp. 

We rode every day and had nearly 15 campers who stayed the entire week. I really hope that everyone had a good trip and look forward to doing it again next year.

 I want to thank you for supporting this ride and keeping it going. Thanks to Danny & Linda Manning, Dick & Kim for pre-riding and working on the trails with us. Thank you Mike & Sigrid for drag riding on the weekend and to Terry McCluskey for drag riding the other days. Thank you to my good friend Claudia who helped me all around and kept things going in camp. A special thank you to my husband, Kenny, for being obsessive in pre-riding and making safe trails for us all, as well as being a great trail boss!  Carolyn J 

Taco Day at the “American Legion:, July 10^th: “Team” Montgomery headed up the crack team for another hugely successful taco day. The day was quite a light one due to the out of town Heart Bar ride, but we netted the club an additional $160…yeah! Mike would like to thank all of those that did attend, and a special thanks to the following individuals that helped make the day a success; Ian Gordon, Joyce Goodman, Patty Kennedy, Pam Witham, Dan Parks and Mickey Nichols!  Mike and Waynette J

 The Bluff’s Ride, Sunday July 18th:

Well…….this ride was on, then it was canceled, then it was on again.  I was gettin’ dizzy.  I was at Heartbar mindin’ when I received several text messages and calls saying the Army Corp of Engineers was going to open the flood gates and that would cause problems in the river bottom.  When I returned I started pre-riding and kept losing water crossings due to quick sand.  By the day of the ride I was down to one but we made due and this ride went off without a hitch.  Yes, it was very hot but the brave 25 or so souls that came out seemed to enjoy themselves.  We took a 30 minute cold beverage break in the middle and then went back down for another loop with a water crossing.  Before we crossed the water, I halted the group and then I went across as Susan Jackson monitored my progress from the shore.  I’m sure she was hoping beyond hope that I would disappear from sight lost to the clutches of the fast moving muddy river but that didn’t happen and I was able to take the rest of the riders across the water.  Most of the route was under some kind of cover and not too bad. 

 A ride is only as successful as the ground crew and pre-riding help that you get.  My pre-riders were Mickey & Bryan Nichols, Caroline & Robert Verbree, Mike MacArthur, Terri Bartz, Mike & Sigrid Williams, Donna Loera, Dave & Jane Tabor, Dan & Wendy Parks, Renee Conant, Charlene Hall, Pam Witham, and Tawnya Clauser.  Big thanks to Tawnya for making sure I made it safely across the water on several pre-rides including the night before the ride.  Also, thanks to her daughters, Brittney & Makenzie for clearing the trails and marking the route with ribbons.   

I would also like to thank my drag riders Hank & Debi (you were good sports and should be knighted); outriders:  Kevin Whitaker, Susan Jackson, Randi Verin, Caroline & Robert Verbree, Charlene Hall, Darlene Bjork, and Marge Buxton.  My bartenders extraordinaire:  Dick & Lynda Wheeler who not only bartended but did everything that goes along with being the bar along with Jan Beaver, and Ron Kapec.  Help with ground crew from Joe Clauser & his brother, and Shelly Montgomery (who also did one end of the tie-line).  Tawnya brought her camper with the air conditioning running in case anyone who stayed back wanted to keep cool.  Also, thanks to Joe & Tawnya for the port-a-potties and Filippi’s for donating the ice.  This was an in-town, no big deal ride and we actually made $211.  Thank you to all that braved the heat and the unsure route to support the club – Tammy Kapec.

 Day of the Cowboy, Saturday July 24th: Saddle Sore Riders were asked once again to park cars for Norco Parks and Rec. services; we again said yes. We had a good showing with a total of eight volunteers; five on horseback and three on foot.  We parked nearly 100 cars and trucks this year; many more than last year by far. It was a great day for parking cards and everyone had a good time.

I would like to thank the following people for helping out when the need was presented: Charlene Hall, “Shorty” Carpenter, Liz Warren, Ron and Tammy Kapec, Terri McCluskey and Shelly Montgomery.  I would also like to thank Michelle England, Keith and Henk from Norco Dept. of Parks and Rec. and community services for all of their help with the planning, marking of fire lines and parking signs; they were all a great help.  Kevin Whitaker J

 Fallbrook Ride  Saturday, July 31st:

I want to thank everyone for coming to the Fallbrook Ride this past Saturday, and trying out a new trail.  The good news is we lucked out in the weather department, it wasn’t too hot, and the other really good news is we didn’t see any rattlesnakes which I saw on the pre-rides.   The bad news is I still have the snorkel award.  Twenty two people showed up, twenty one with horses, and one with a camera.  We had four non-members and there were seven people there who are members of the SSR whom I had never met.

 We started out with twenty one riders and nineteen people completed the group ride.  Remember the first time you put saddle bags on your horse?  What happened?  You either lucked out or you didn’t.  Well, Shelly Crawford’s palomino was not used to saddlebags, and was not about to carry them either.  The horse through a fit and Shelly and Matt from Norco had their own ride.  I wonder if either one of them fell in the water?  Who would know?

 

I want to thank my friend Carol Diaz who showed me this trail about ten years ago.  It is one of my favorite rides.  Thank you to Tammy, Charlene Hall, Renee Conant, Mickey, Terri Bartz, and Greg Becker who helped me pre-ride and outride.  Thanks to Tammy for selling the 50/50 tickets and for drag riding.  The club made $55.00. Tanya won 33 dollars for 1^st place and Greg Becker won 27 for 2^nd place. I hope to see you on the trail soon; Susan.

 

Upcoming Events

Fiesta Island Ride  Saturday, August 7th:

Don’t miss the Fiesta Island Ride this upcoming Saturday. The drive is approximately 2 hours from Norco so those interested in caravanning, let’s simply jump on the 91 freeway from Sixth St. @ 7:30 am; this will allow ample time to make the ride which will depart promptly @ 10:30. Feel free to contact Randi Verin @ 714-336-0111 for additional details. Looking forward to a beautiful ride, and perhaps some swimming with our horses as a real treat! J 

Taco’s at the Legion, Saturday August 14^th:  This month’s taco day will be headed up by our most capable and beloved “Team Kapec”. I have it on good authority that we will be having the incredible pork tacos once again, and a whole lot of other good grub as well.   

If at all possible, we would love to see a strong Saddle Sore Presence; let’s show them all what an involved club we are! Looking forward to seeing ya’ll! 

Inspiration Point Ride/Wrightwood  Sunday, August 15th:   Come ride in Wrightwood amongst the pine trees and beat the heat down below! This ride will be departing @ 10:00 am so plan a 45 minute (or less) drive to arrive at your destination. This new concept in a ride will include a 5 ½ hour ride (Moderate to extreme terrain), including a beautiful lunch stop. There are many nuances accompanying this ride so please review the attached flyer for details and directions. Should you require additional information, please contact Tammy Kapec @ 951-515-9445. 

Campfire Ride, Saturday August 28th:

Another new “themed” ride developed by Karen Pacella! This exciting new ride will encompass the “Three Bar” theme: Smores Bar, Taco Bar and Beverage Bar! How can you lose with that! We will be staging @ 3 pm and leaving promptly @ 4 pm from Murky Waters Ranch (Ian’s place!) Trailer parking will be available @ 6^th and Temescal. Please see the attached flyer for details or call Karen Pacella @ 951-454-4711/Tracy Penna @ 951-233-2305 for additional details. Hoping to see ya all there.

Breakfast at The Legion  Sunday, August 29th: Please note that our next “tour of duty” in regards to cooking breakfast at The Legion is here! I am hopeful that most of you will be able to attend after a late (but wonderful) evening on Fiesta Island;  it would be great to make a strong Saddle Sore Showing! Looking forward to some great food and company as well.  C U There! J

 Norco Fair Parade Monday, September 6th: Please meet at the corner of Detroit and Valley View @ 8:30 the morning of the parade; first 40 participants will get to use a rump blanket. Let’s show ‘em our true club spirit! Please see the attached flyer for information, or contact Alicia Z. @ 951-316-5529.

 McCall’s Camping, September 10-12^th: Flyer and information to be forthcoming.

No Frills Walnut Creek Ride Saturday, September 18th: Please see the attached flyer for info. or contact Carolyn Provencio @ 951-809-5899. 

Moonlight Madness Ride Saturday, September 25th: Please see the attached flyer for info. or contact Tammy Kapec @ 951-737-4867 with any questions you may have.

 

Miscellaneous SSR Noose

 

Board Meeting  –Tuesday, August  31st  @ 7:00 p.m. @ The American Legion.

 

Monthly General Meeting – Sunday, September 5th @ 10:00 a.m. @ the American Legion.

 

General “Stuff”

 Upcoming Calendar at a Glance: 

 

8/07/10   - Fiesta Island Ride

8/15/10 – Wrightwood Ride

8/28/10 - Campfire Ride

8/29/10 - Breakfast at the Legion

 

Raffle Winners at the General Meeting:

The August winners for the 50-50 raffle were as follows: 1^st place: for $70 Jan Beaver; 2^nd place: for $42 Sue Britton; 3^rd place: for $21 Tom Bremer.

 

Progressive Raffle:

The lucky person having their name drawn for the progressive raffle for the month of August was Dennis Drop; but not so lucky, as he left just before his name was drawn! He was not lucky enough to walk out with the $140 prize. The money will roll over until the September General Meeting….So sorry Denny!

 

SSR August Promotions:

The following represent those promotions that will be ongoing until further notice:

Enjoy a wonderful Mediterranean lunch or dinner at The Red Tomato Restaurant on Hamner and 5th and Save 20% off of your tab and $2.00 Draft beer for SSR!

Come have a fabulous BBQ meal at Hickory Joes on Hidden Valley and save 10%!

Come find some beautiful treasures at Cowgirl Boutique and save 10%!

Enjoy a lovely breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of everybody’s favorite comfortable family restaurant; Silverado Burgers and Mexican Food is offering you 10% off of your bill!

Wet your Whistle at the Saddle Sore Saloon, and save 10% off your tab! Discount does not apply to the $6.00 cover charge on Friday and Saturdays.

Pleased to announce that The Maverick  Steakhouse and Saloon is running a promotion for 10% off of your bill after 7 p.m.; come out and have a little fun, a great meal and save a bit of money at the same time.

Get a great meal at Rodeo Burger and save10% off your bill!

You will just need to wear your SSR Tee shirt to take advantage of the discounts!!  Thank you for all of your support.

REMINDER:

Please note that we are a “cash only” entity when we host an event; checks will be accepted for Country Store purchases and Membership fees only. In addition, we ask that any member that has not yet paid for a shirt purchased for the Horseweek parade please see Tawnya Clauser and settle the account. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. J

 

Nooseletter Classified Ads

 

***Items and Services must be truly horse related and ads will run for three consecutive months only*** 

Blankets for the Homeless: My daughter (Darcey Greenfield) is doing a blanket drive for her church to help homeless people on skid row. There are many families there that have children and they will need them come fall and winter. The blanket can be dropped of at my house here in Norco, and will collecting thru the last week in August.  My address is: 3591 Center Ave Norco.  Call Charlene Hall @ 909-844-1313

CHARLIE’S All Animal & Horse Care: All of your animal caretaking needs met here; permanent or temporary basis. Please call Charlie at 951-833-8623 for free estimates; always reasonable pricing! J

Boarding Available:  Quiet and family oriented atmosphere.  Mike and Sigrid Williams have four 12 x 24 stalls available for monthly boarding.  Board fees includes feeding twice a day, cleaning 6/7 days a week, use of 65' x 125' arena, 50' round pen, hot walker, wash racks,  patient ties, community tack room, and more.  Call for more details or to set up a visit. 951-340-1789 home; 714-393-6453 (Mike's cell). 

Stall Panels and Horses for Sale: I have (7) 24” 4 rail available for $75 per panel, and also have (13) 24” 6 rail stud panes for $150 per panel. In addition, I have a 22 year old Reg. Arab Mare and a 14 year old Reg. Quarter Horse; broodmare only. Please contact Charlie @ Charlie’s All Animal Care @ 951-833-8623.

AVON Skin So Soft: Please note that the original oil in the 24oz size, with a regular price of $16.00, is being promoted at the sale price of $9.00! Makes a great fly repellant. Order yours today with Jerri Scott at 760-868-5848 or avonrepscott@yahoo.com .

TRIVIA GAME: The first person who comes up to me at the next meeting and can tell me the answer to the following question will win a prize:

What world wide sportihg event took place on August 1^st, 1936? Where?

 

SSR Award Holders:

 

Pass the Trail Boss                         Loose Horse               Snorkel Award

            Randi Verin                                  Shelly  Crawford              Sue Jackson

 

Compass Award

Kenny Provencio                                  Cholla Award :  Haley Kapec     

                                                                           

   Loose Cinch Award:   Dennis Drop                                   

  

 

Thank-You!!!

The businesses and people listed below are a very important asset to our club.  Without their generosity, our poker rides and other events would be “prizeless”.  Please frequent these businesses and when you do, let them know you are a Saddle Sore Rider.  Be sure to tell them Thank you!

 

All That Glitters

DJ & Karaoke Service

951-227-5607

 

AFS Printing

2678 Hamner Ave./Norco

951-735-6100

 

Avon

Jerri Scott 760-868-5848

avonrepscott@yahoo.com

 

Ballard’s Tack/Western Wear

1171 Sixth Street/Norco

951-270-0558/284-0797

 

Maverick

3841 Old Hamner Rd./Norco

951-734-6640

 

Bob’s Big Boy

3521 Hamner Ave/Norco

 

Broken Horn

1022 Leorita St./Baldwin Park

636-337-4088

 

Cowgirl Boutique

343 Sixth Street/Norco

951-272-1243

 

Cowgirl Café

2859 Hamner Ave/Norco

951-371-5465

 

Cuttin’ Country

1194 6^th Street/Norco

951-734-0452

 

Logan’s Candies

125 W. “B” Street/Ontario

909-984-5410

 

Everything Boutique

1217 Sixth Street/Norco

951-738-9980

 

Filippi’s Pizza Grotto

1192 Sixth Street/Norco

951-371-3800

 HAIR BY JESSICA

Corona, CA

951-284-0449

 

George Priest-Folding Gates            

New & Used Gate Remodeling

951-371-4252

 

Inland Empire Pool and Spa Service

Res. and Commercial Service

John Welcher – Owner

951-201-0461

 

Inland Vet Supply

1237 Sixth Street/Norco

951-272-3900

 

Inland Vet Supply

32785 Temecula Pkwy

Temecula 951-302-3200

 

Jiffy Lube

1194 6^th Street/Norco

951-734-0452

 

Mac Sports

Visit Our Website

www.macsports.com

 

MH Enterprises

A Rep. of R.C.I. Pipe Corrals

Professional Barn Moving and

Installations 909-518-3333 or

MHEnt@earthlink.net

 

Mountain View Tire

2935 Hamner Ave/Norco

951-734-0200

 

Hickory Joe’s

120 Hidden Valley Pkwy/Norco

951-273-7427

 

Pat’s Kitchen

1217 6^th Street/Norco

951-371-9022

 

Reyna’s Tacos

313 Sixth Street

Norco, CA  92860

951-817-9897

 

Rodeo Burger

940 6^th Street/Norco

 

Saddle Sore Saloon

343 6^th Street/Norco

951-272-3842

 

Silverado

1091 6^th Street/Norco

951-808-1922

 

Sixth Street Deli

1261 6^th Street/Norco

951-279-2002

 

Stage 1 Perfection

Mobile Auto Detailing

949-922-4471

 

Starbucks

3699 Hamner Ave/Norco

951-808-4832

 

Thrifty Horse

Sixth Street/Norco

951-280-0294

 

Tony’s Hay & Grain

1375 6^th Street/Norco

951-737-4440

 

Tropical Rays

2395 Hamner Ave/Norco

951-808-1960

 

Valley City/Gonzales Fence

2269 Hamner/Norco

951-735-1145

 

Viramontes Express

Fine Pine Horse Bedding

17130 Hallman Ave/Corona

909-597-723

 

The Red Tomato Restaurant

3370 Hamner Road/Norco

951-808-8656

 

Australian Stock Saddle Co.

P.O. Box 987

Malibu, CA  90265

818-889-6988