The nonprofit Castaic Saddle Club was officially incorporated on July 7, 1949, establishing what would become one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s most prominent equestrian organizations. While some historical records suggest the club may have formed as early as 1945, its incorporation in 1949 marked its formal beginning.  Records identify John W. Johnson as one of the organization’s key figures, ...

On July 7, 1949, the Castaic Saddle Club was officially incorporated, saddling up what would become a decades-long legacy of horsemanship, rodeos, and community pride in the Santa Clarita Valley. Nestled off Lake Hughes Road near what is now the lower lagoon of the Castaic Reservoir, the nonprofit club quickly became a central gathering point for local horse lovers.  Though ...