North American Young Rider Championships

The Championships are the premier equestrian event in North America for riders age 14-21. Run in a format similar to the Olympic Games, the Championships feature riders competing for team and individual Medals in the three Olympic disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing, as well as the western discipline of reining, which has been added to the schedule this year.

Many of North America’s best equestrians got their start at the NAJYRC including Olympic medalists Greg Best, Karen Lende O'Connor, Chris Kappler and McLain Ward, as well as Alison Firestone, Nicole Shahinian Simpson, Ray Texel, Chris Pratt, Frankie Chesler, Lisa Carlsen Lubitz, Harold Chopping, Martina Pracht, Kathleen Raine, Heather Mason, David Wilson, Gwyneth MacPherson, Tiffani Loudon, Buck Davidson, Abigail Lufkin, Missy Ransehousen, Mara DePuy, Molly Bliss, and Julie Gomena.



The NAJYRC operates under the rules of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport. It is the only FEI championship held annually in this country. This year’s competition takes place July 29-August 3 at The Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colorado.



Nellie Gail resident, Christine Stevenson and her horse, Charlie, will be competing at this event for the national title in dressage. She will leave for Colorado on Monday as a member of the North American Young Rider Team from the western US. Nellie Gail friends and supporters of Christine's got together last Saturday for send off party. Christine trains at the Nellie Gail Equestrian Center with Jan Curtis.


Good Luck, Christine and Charlie!

Fourth of July Celebration

Independence Day is fast approaching and Nellie Gail Ranch is hosting a Fourth of July Celebration at Gallup Park from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Gallup Park.

The celebration will feature the music of the World War II Radio Review Band. There will be balloons and dancing. Hot dogs and drinks will be served and everyone will receive an American Flag!

So come join the fun!

Summer Tennis Camp

The Nellie Gail Ranch Summer Tennis Camp is starting soon. This four day program is offered for 10 weeks for children from 5 to 13 years old. Players can attend any one week session or all 10 sessions. The program starts the week of June 23rd and continues weekly to august 28th.

Little Hitters

For children from 5 to 8 years old, camp times are from 10:30AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Thursday. Cost is $140 per week for members and $155 per week for non-members.

Challengers

For children from 9 to 13 years old, times are from 10:30AM ot 2:30PM, Monday through Thursday. Cost is $150 per week for members and $165 per week for non-members.

Campers can bring lunch or buy one at camp.

For more information or to sign up, call 949-831-6660.

Concert in the Park - June 27th

Neil Diamond back in the day.

Neil Diamond today.

It may be June but on Friday - June 27th from 7PM to 9PM, it will be Hot August Nights (Neil Diamond Tribute Band) at Gallup Street Park. So bring your beach chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy the Concerts in the Park Series kick-off.

Critic William Ruhlmann wrote of Diamond, "As of 2001, he claimed worldwide record sales of 115 million copies, and as of 2002 he was ranked third, behind only Elton John and Barbara Streisand, on the list of the most successful adult contemporary artists in the history of the Billboard chart." He is also known as The Diamond Cutter, The Jewish Elvis, and The Basher. Of course, he will not be there in person but we will all get to enjoy his music and possibly a Neil Diamond impersonator.

This will be a great event so please come and join the fun!

Gators in Nellie Gail

With summer closing in, it is nice to live in a community that offers plenty of activities and since we are in southern California, swimming ranks high on the summer activity list. The Nellie Gail Ranch Swim Club at 25281 Empty Saddle has been newly renovated and features a 7 lane, 25-Meter pool as well as a jacuzzi, locker rooms with restrooms, showers and lockers, a pro shop and clubhouse.

The swim club is host to the Nellie Gail Gators Swim Team. Formed in 1995, NGSV Gators is a rising team in Southern California, producing Junior Olympic, Sectional and National Champions. We compete in local, regional, national and international competition sanctioned by USA Swimming, the national governing body for amateur swimming. We are proud members of Southern California Swimming, the local swim chapter of USA Swimming. The Gators have had swimmers compete at every level of swimming including a gold, silver and bronze medalist in the Olympics.

Our swim club offers year-round instruction, training, and competition to young people of all abilities. For more information contact Coach Louis Demetriades (949)831-6660 or coach@ngsvgators.com or visit their web site by clicking here.

Mama and Papa Duck

Yes, we have had the Ducks over a lot while they are in town and they do have names, Mama Duck and Papa Duck. They typically come over to our house late every afternoon for hors d'oerves but will often pop by for breakfast or brunch as well. Fortunately, their unannounced visits do not require much last minute food preparation, just a slice of bread or two makes for a nice informal get together which is usually followed by time in the garden eating grass and bugs. We typically prepare a bath for them as well. It seems very appreciated. They cool their feet or tummies, drink from it and occasionally splash around in it.

We have gotten so accustomed to the Duck's daily visits that we worry when they do not show up at their usual times. Perhaps they will bring their children (ducklings) to visit soon.

Nellie Gail Ranch Board Meeting - Agenda

Nellie Gail Ranch Board of Directors will be meeting this Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:00 PM. The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association welcomes you to this meeting. Your participation is encouraged. If you wish to speak on an agenda item, please submit a completed Speaker Form to the Operations Manager. If you wish to speak on a matter not on the agenda, you may do so during the Public Comment period at the close of the meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the agenda. To review the agenda, click here.

Major agenda items include:
Old Business - Cell Tower Proposed Resolution: Proposal from Crown Castle offering a new purchase price to the Nellie Gail Ranch Association to convert the current lease into a perpetual easement with monthly lease at $4,840.72 for one time lump sum payment of $825,000. Crown is increasing its offer from $775,000 to $825,000.

New Business - Tom Brockmiller Proposal: Approval of a 4th of July Activity Program in the Park to include the "World War II" Radio Review Band, hot dogs, balloons and dancing on the 4th of July from noon – 2:00 PM at an expense of $4,250.00. Funds will be spent from GL 5430, Promotional Activities, which has an annual budget of $51,500.00.

List of Candidates Who Qualify for the Official Ballot Who Submitted Applications by the Deadline May 16th at 5pm: Bob Bettey, Jim Cormie, Bill Enholm, John Frank, and Bill Frey.

Keuylian Open Space Variance Request

Board discussion Items: (a) Web-Site Improvements Update; (b) Research and Review Stall Rental Fees for Possible Increase of $100 per month