This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending May 2, 2025

Leave Your Mark: A Lasting Tribute to Nellie Gail Ranch’s Beloved Horses
To honor the horses that make our community so special, we are embedding horseshoes into a new concrete path connecting the clubhouse to the equestrian center stairs.  If you’d like to include a shoe from one of your cherished horses as a lasting tribute you may submit either a new or used horseshoe for a horse that holds a special place in your heart. Each shoe will be stamped with your horse’s name and permanently secured into the walkway. How to ParticipateThere is a $50 fee per shoe to cover the preparation process.You may submit multiple shoes.Please provide your contact information, horse’s name(s), and a priority ranking (if submitting more than one shoe).You may even submit a shoe with your families name and if there is room we will incorporate it! Submit your horseshoes and payment to the Main Clubhouse by Thursday May 8th.  You may also submit a nomination for naming the new path to admin@nelliegailranch.org.
 
Nellie Gail Ranch Turns 50!
Nellie Gail Ranch is turning 50 in November 2026, and we need YOU to help us celebrate this incredible milestone! For five decades, our community has been more than just a place to live—it’s been a way of life. From scenic trails and equestrian roots to neighborhood traditions and unforgettable moments, every resident has a story to tell.
As we honor our rich history, the Historical Committee is collecting stories, memories, and photos from those who have helped shape Nellie Gail Ranch into the special place it is today.
Have a favorite memory?A photo that captures the spirit of our community?A story about what makes living here so unique?We want to hear it all!
This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—preserving the past and celebrating the future of Nellie Gail Ranch. Don’t let these incredible memories fade.
Share your stories and photos with us by contacting historicalcommittee@nelliegailranch.org.
Let’s make this 50th anniversary unforgettable—together!
 
Attention Parents of GraduatingHigh School Seniors
We would like to include a congratulating article in the June issue of The Pony Express for Nellie Gail Ranch graduating seniors.  If you have a graduating senior and would like to be included please send a photo, name and if applicable the college or other next phase of their life.  Send submissions to ponyexpress@nelliegailranch.org by May 15th.   
 
 
New Fire Prevention Committee Chartered
The recent fire season has raised awareness that we have opportunities to improve fire safety in the Nellie Gail Ranch community.  To help move us in that direction, a Fire Prevention Committee has been chartered to begin the process of evaluating the Nellie Gail Ranch governing document guidelines for the Fire Prevention Committee and Fire Prevention Areas.  This Committee will be tasked with creating awareness and enlisting intentional action on the part of homeowners and the association to mitigate fire risk.  Please review the charter and submit your application to admin@nelliegailranch.org.  Appointments will be considered at the May 20th Board Meeting.
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