Lake Riders Saddle Club Awards

Lake View, IA:  The Lake Riders Saddle Club held its 2015 year end awards banquet on December 6th in Ida Grove.

The Lake Riders Saddle Club, Lake View, Iowa was organized in April 1965 to promote horseback riding, community service, and having fun. The club currently has 46 members from the surrounding areas.

The club participates in parades in surrounding towns and host Summer Fun Days at the local club grounds. Each summer the club has several trail rides in the areas, which are all open to the public.

The club has taken part in the Pony Express Ride for Camp Sunnyside for over 30 years to collect money for disabled children and adults so they may attend camp for one week, free of charge each summer. The Lake Riders Saddle Club has raised over $100,000 for Pony Express.

Belonging to the Lake Riders Saddle Club is a family affair with children, parents, and grandparents all taking part in the activities.

Award winners accumulated points by competing in Summer Fun Days, riding in parades, and helping with local club fundraisers.

Year End winners:  Divisions: PeeWee – Age 9 and under, Juniors age 10 – 16, Seniors age 17 and up. Front Row: Gabby Hamann (2nd Place PeeWee), Sam Reiling (1st Place PeeWee), and Silvia Buns (3rd Place PeeWee)  Back Row: Ahren VanDusen (2nd Place Junior), Tabitha Demers (1st Place Junior), Cody Demers (1st Place Senior), and Will Reiling (2nd Place Senior)   Missing from photo: Erin Nielsen (3rd Place Junior) and Kacie Bodholdt (3rd Place Senior)

Special Award Buckles:  A special award buckle was presented to Leah Godbersen for going above and beyond.  A Veteran award buckle was presented to Devin Jepsen for representing the club this summer and showing patriotism towards the club, community and country.

For more information on the Lake Riders Saddle Club events – contact President Will Reiling at 712-676-2250. New members are always welcome.