This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending March 21, 2025

Final Solicitation for Board Candidates
The Association is soliciting candidates for the upcoming 2025 Board of Directors election to be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Candidate applications must be received by the Association by 5:00 p.m. March 24, 2025 to be nominated and listed on the pre-ballot notice that will be posted prior to April 1, 2025. The pre-ballot notice will include all names that will be included on the ballot to be mailed by April 30, 2025.
Candidates whose nominations are received after March 24, 2025 may still run for election but will not be included on the ballot.
Candidate Resume
Solicitation Notice
 

March 2025 Pony Express Magazine

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From the Week ending February 21, 2025

Moulton Arena
Come on down and enjoy the newly renovated Moulton Arena and Round Pen.  The arena is 170 feet by 80 feet and the new round pen is a spacious 50 feet in diameter.  The old gooseneck racing rails have been replaced with upright rails improving safety and providing additional useful riding space.  A walking path surrounds the area and provides access  to a new social area with a hitching post, seating area and a hydration station.  The newly configured Moulton Arena continues the tradition of providing Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrians with first class amenities.
 

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending February 14, 2025


 
Presidents’ Day Closure
Please be advised that the Nellie Gail Ranch Association office will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Clubhouse will remain open and operate under regular hours.
Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine’s Day filled with love, joy, and sweet moments!
 
Next Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agenda for an Open Session meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 18th at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button below to view the agenda. For any questions, please contact admin@nelliegailranch.org
Agenda
 
Horse Legacy Trail
Honor a cherished horse with a $50 expense contribution and a clean horseshoe, which will be embedded in the new concrete walkway. Donations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with the first 100 horseshoes guaranteed placement. Submit your horseshoe, payment, and horse’s name to the Equestrian Center or business office to receive a legacy map of its location.
 
 

February 2025 Pony Express Magazine

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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending January 31, 2025
Moulton Arena Renovation Update
The Arena and Round Pen railings and base are complete.  Sand footing is being installed and grading the trail around the arena is in process.  Our completion date is estimate the end of next week.
 
Nominating Committee
Consistent with Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association By-Laws Article VI, Section 1, the Board of Directors will be appointing a Nominating Committee at the February 18, 2025 Board Meeting. If you have an interest in serving, please complete the below linked form and return by Monday, February 10, 2025.
Application
Charter
 
 

Nellie Gail Ranch Nominated for Non-Profit of the Year Award!

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We are proud to announce that Nellie Gail Ranch has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit of the Year award!  Voting is open until January 30, 2025 via the link in the below Chamber News Notice. Please review the nomination and show your pride in Nellie Gail Ranch by casting your vote now! 
Cast your Vote Today!
Nomination Information

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending January 24, 2025

Fire Awareness
The recent Southern California wildfires have raised awareness of the importance of fire safety.  It has also raised the level of anxiety many feel when seeing potential sources of fire in the community.  Now is the time to be extra cautious, extra vigilant,
Here are some examples of things we have received calls on that homeowners should be wary of:
• Many homes have large slopes that are unseen on a regular basis due to distance from the home.  Please review your entire property to evaluate.  The Orange County Fire Authority website has information regarding Vegetation Management, Home Hardening and online assessment tools.   https://ocfa.org/AboutUs/Departments/CommunityRiskReductionDirectory/PreFireManagement.aspx  
• Open fires in firepits and fireplaces in backyards.  Now may not be the best time to have these types of open flames, even in firepits and fireplaces.  However, if you do choose to entertain in this manner, please have a fire extinguisher or hose ready to douse any flying embers.
• Vendors welding in proximity to trails and landscape.  All vendors should have awareness of the surroundings they are doing work in and vendors performing work that may involve flames, or potentially sparks, should have appropriate fire extinguishers within reach.
• Leaves or brush on the trail or in the easement.  We maintain the easements consistent with the terms of the easement, for equestrian purposes.  As the easements are on property owned by homeowners, each homeowner may choose to perform a heightened level of maintenance to trim plant material within the easement but outside of the trail or remove tree branches, leaves etc.  If you have questions or concerns regarding your easement maintenance you may call the business office at 949-425-1477 or e-mail Hinkle@NellieGailRanch.org to discuss or request  an appointment for us to visit.  
 
Home Security Alert
CrimeMapping.com – Helping You Build a Safer Community  reflects a burglary last Friday the 17th on Hitching Rail.  Please continue to be vigilant in watching for suspicious activities by your home and your neighbors.   
Set your alarms.Be on the lookout for drones.  Legitimate drones flown for legitimate purposes are typically out of site.  If you can see and hear a drone in proximity to your home, particularly if it returns, it may be scoping out potential targets.  Call police dispatch immediately to report drones that are low flying or hovering in site of your home.
 
Moulton Park Equestrian Arena
The arena renovation project is progressing and may be completed by the end of next week, weather permitting.
The new arena railing is in place and the round pen railing will soon follow
 
Horse Legacy Trail
Honor a cherished horse with a $50 expense contribution and a clean horseshoe, which will be embedded in the new concrete walkway. Donations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with the first 100 horseshoes guaranteed placement. Submit your horseshoe, payment, and horse’s name to the Equestrian Center or business office to receive a legacy map of its location.
 

The Watering Hole New Menus

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The Watering Hole has just unveiled its exciting new lunch and dinner menus, featuring fresh, flavorful dishes to satisfy every craving. Plus, the kids’ menu is packed with fun, delicious options sure to make even the pickiest eaters smile. Come on in and enjoy a fantastic meal with family and friends.
Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Kids Menu

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending January 17, 2025

Home Security Alert
CrimeMapping.com – Helping You Build a Safer Community  reflects one burglary in December and two this January within Nellie Gail Ranch.  Sheriff investigators have confirmed both January burglaries that occurred early evening within 35 minutes this past weekend were conducted by the same crew.  They used jammers to disable cameras and were in and out of each home within 10 minutes.  The vehicle had fraudulent plates not associated with the vehicle they were on.  The vehicles involved were not suspicious in appearance and were not parked on the streets for extended periods of time.  The investigations are ongoing and active.  While these incidents highlight how challenging it is to resolve these crimes, there is one positive all three had in common – neighbors cameras were able to be reviewed by the victims and the investigators to create a timeline and identify a potential vehicle and the community Flock cameras at entries also had images that law enforcement have been able to access.  Neighbors are helping neighbors!!       
Investigators encourage all homeowners to be extra vigilant onbehalf of yourself and your neighbors.
• If a vehicle parks on your street  after dark and multiple people  exit the vehicle and head to a  trail head, call the sheriff  immediately.  All three of the    above incidents involved three  individuals.• If you have alarms, please set      them when you leave.• Don’t leave valuables or safes in  obvious places.• If you hear a neighbors alarm,  call the Sheriff.
 
Horse Legacy Trail
Honor a cherished horse with a $50 donation and a clean horseshoe, which will be embedded in the new concrete walkway. Donations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with the first 100 horseshoes guaranteed placement. Submit your horseshoe, payment, and horse’s name to the Equestrian Center or business office to receive a legacy map of its location.
 
Annual Diaper Drive
Consider donating today to support families in need. Donation boxes are conveniently located in both the Association clubhouse entrance and the Equestrian center clubhouse, making it easy for all residents to contribute. Thank you for your generosity!
 
Next Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agenda for an Open Session meeting scheduled on Tuesday, January 21st at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button below to view the agenda. For any questions, please contact admin@nelliegailranch.org
Agenda
 
Reminder: The Watering Hole will be close at3:00pm Saturday Evening For Special Event