General Announcements, Notices & Public Safety

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending May 19, 2023

Committee Formed to Evaluate

the Feasibility of Gating

Homeowners have expressed an interest in updating the current logistics and costs to gate the Nellie Gail Ranch community entries.  At the Tuesday, May 16th meeting the Board approved forming a committee to evaluate the feasibility and potential expense.  We are seeking homeowners with disparate views and expertise interested in participating.  The following links are to the Draft Charter and application for appointment.  Please submit your application if you would like to be considered for appointment.


Voting Reminder

We would like to remind you that the voting for the upcoming initiatives is still underway, and your vote matters. So far, we have received 261 ballots, which is a great start. However, we still have 1,146 ballots to go. Your voice and your vote count, so please take a few moments to cast your ballot and ensure that your opinions are heard. Let’s make a difference and shape the future of our wonderful community together.

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending May 12, 2023

Join Us For These Upcoming Events


Next Board Meeting

Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, May 16th 

meeting at 7:30pm located at the Association Clubhouse. Click the

button to view the agenda. Contact admin@nelliegailranch.org 

with any questions.

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending May 5, 2023


Annual Meeting Ballot

Check Your Mailbox for Your Annual Meeting Ballot

Ballots for the June 7th Annual Meeting were mailed Thursday.  The Candidate Statements and Mobile Patrol Special Ballot Measure Statement may be reviewed at the following link.  Please complete your ballot at your earliest opportunity and return it in the postage pre-paid envelope.

Remember to sign the outside of your ballot return envelope!



May Pony Express Magazine

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending April 28, 2023

What’s Happening in Nellie Gail Ranch ?

We have a little something for everyone to enjoy the next few weeks!

At The Watering Hole we have Taco Tuesday, Burger & Brew Wednesday and Cinco De Mayo Friday

And for you Kentucky Derby Enthusiasts, come enjoy the most exciting two minutes in racing on Saturday.  Learn why Mint Juleps are a Kentucky Derby tradition, or just enjoy sipping one as you take in the race.

On Friday, May 12th we have the feel-good spirit of Sing 2 at our Family Movie Night at Gallup Park. 

We are also hosting a Dressage & Schooling show on Saturday May 13th at the Equestrian Center.  This will be a fun activity to drop in on any time between 9 am and 12:30 p.m.

See below flyers for more information.

April Assessments Due

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending April 21, 2023

April Assessments Due

Assessment payments for the April quarterly assessment may be made on-line. You may make single payments or sign up for future automated payments via the following link:

Have your assessment statement handy to reference the Access # or you may call 888-354-0135 for assistance. The following link provides a step by step guide for setting up your payment.

Seeking Talented

Nellie Gail Ranch Musicians

Our July 22, 2023 Summer Concert will be a special Saturday festival style show featuring Nellie Gail Ranch musicians. We want to feature Nellie Gail Ranch musicians of all levels and give your talent a showcase. Acts will rotate festival style. We will provide the PA, mic and stage. You provide the voice, instruments, effects pedals and amps as needed. All selected acts must present family friendly performances.

We invite you to participate whether you are a professional,

semi-professional or amateur.

  • Established bands / New bands
  • Established solo artists / Amateur solo artists
  • Acoustic or Electric
  • Church or other choirs
  • High School band
  • Stringed, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments welcome.

Please fill out the below link to submit your request to audition. You may provide a link to on-line performance content or upload a sample performance of no more than two minutes.

Join us for these Upcoming Events

Rock ‘N’ Ride

Nellie Gail Ranch is an equestrian community and Rock ‘n’ Ride is a great event for families to enjoy a morning watching riders test themselves and their horse in a variety of Dressage activities. We currently have around fifteen riders signed up representing Entry to Grand Prix levels. Riders and their horse will be graded by top level judges. A freestyle competition shows off horse and riders synchronized movements to music which is always a highlight for spectators.

Attending children can participate in a Stick Horse race in the arena.

Decorate and personalize your own Stick Horse at home and bring it

to the Event to participate!

Rock ‘N’ Ride

Nellie Gail Ranch is an equestrian community and Rock ‘n’ Ride is a great event for families to enjoy a morning watching riders test themselves and their horse in a variety of Dressage activities. We currently have around fifteen riders signed up representing Entry to Grand Prix levels. Riders and their horse will be graded by top level judges. A freestyle competition shows off horse and riders synchronized movements to music which is always a highlight for spectators.

Attending children can participate in a Stick Horse race in the arena.

Decorate and personalize your own Stick Horse at home and bring it to the Event to participate!

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending April 14, 2023

Seeking Talented

Nellie Gail Ranch Musicians

Our July 22, 2023 Summer Concert will be a special Saturday festival style show featuring Nellie Gail Ranch musicians. We want to feature Nellie Gail Ranch musicians of all levels and give your talent a showcase. Acts will rotate festival style. We will provide the PA, mic and stage. You provide the voice, instruments, effects pedals and amps as needed. All selected acts must present family friendly performances.

We invite you to participate whether you are a professional,

semi-professional or amateur.

  • Established bands / New bands
  • Established solo artists / Amateur solo artists
  • Acoustic or Electric
  • Church or other choirs
  • High School band
  • Stringed, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments welcome.

Please fill out the below link to submit your request to audition. You may provide a link to on-line performance content or upload a sample performance of no more than two minutes.


Rock ‘N’ Ride

Nellie Gail Ranch is an equestrian community and Rock ‘n’ Ride is a great event for families to enjoy a morning watching riders test themselves and their horse in a variety of Dressage activities. We currently have around fifteen riders signed up representing Entry to Grand Prix levels. Riders and their horse will be graded by top level judges. A freestyle competition shows off horse and riders synchronized movements to music which is always a highlight for spectators.

Attending children can participate in a Stick Horse race in the arena.

Decorate and personalize your own Stick Horse at home and bring it

to the Event to participate!


Next Board Meeting

Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, April 18th meeting at 7:30pm located at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button to view the agenda. Contact admin@nelliegailranch.org with any questions.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Gallup Park.  Nellie Gail Ranch families enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, train rides, face painters, balloon twisters and inflatable jumpers. Evolution Swim Academy set up a booth with a squirt gun game and gave out fun prizes. Raising Cane’s restaurant gave out free lemonade and sweet tea as well as some merchandise. Hundreds of eager egg hunters quickly gathered up and enjoyed the 6,000+ eggs filled with candy and toys. Special thanks to contributing sponsor Tate / Lamont Group and volunteers from Lions Heart and Trabuco Hills High School

April Pony Express

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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending March 31, 2023

Block Captain &

Area Coordinator Training

Monday, April 3 @ 7:00pm

Please join us for our next EPC training session. The training will be for Block Captains, Area Coordinators, and anyone considering volunteering for these positions. The training will be held inside The Watering Hole Restaurant at the Association Clubhouse. Each “Block Captain” will work directly with their nearest 10-15 neighbors coordinating any special needs thru the “Area Coordinators” to obtain the best available support and to share available resources and skills when possible. These efforts to organize neighbors to help each other will make a significant positive impact on our ability to survive and remain safe during any disaster or community emergency. If you have any questions, please contact Julia Scholtes at 949-466-8038.

Town Hall Meeting &

Neighborhood Watch Training

Monday , April 10, 2023

at the Nellie Gail Ranch Association Clubhouse

6:00 p.m. for Town Hall & 7:00 p.m. for Neighborhood Watch Training

The Nellie Gail Ranch Security Committee invites you to join our community for a Town Hall Meeting / Neighborhood Watch Training. You may attend either or both meetings depending upon your interest.


Town Hall Discussion Regarding Crime at 6:00pm
Review of Crime Stats reported on www.CrimeMapping.comReview of Roadblocks to GatingReview of 2023-24 Mobile Patrol Ballot Measure, costs and optionsQ & A Session

Neighborhood Watch Training at 7:00pm

(Meeting Dependent on Sign-Ups)

A training meeting will be conducted by City of Laguna Hills Police Services Crime Prevention Specialist, Alyssa Rabas for individuals interested in becoming a Neighborhood Watch Block Captain on how to start up a Neighborhood Watch group.
Click the button below to RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023 if interested in becoming a Neighborhood Block Captain.


Join us for this Upcoming Event