From the Week ending March 14, 2025

Trails Closed Due To Heavy Rain

Due to recent heavy rains and muddy conditions, all trails are currently closed to vehicles. Please refrain from scheduling feed or hay deliveries while the trails remain wet. Each year, we see a few drivers attempt to navigate the conditions, only to get stuck—leading to significant delays and the need for costly recovery efforts. If you’re unsure about the condition of your specific trail, please reach out to Jeff Hinkle at 949-425-1477 for an inspection and evaluation. Thank you for your cooperation in preserving our trails.

Next Board Meeting

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

Agenda

Cabot Arena Holding Stalls

The old hitching post adjacent to the Cabot Arena has been replaced with two holding stalls.  Each stall is 12’ x 12’ and provides enhanced safety and functionality for equestrians and their horses.

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

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.

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

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.