YLP Community News
Wildfires: Preparation and tips for homeowners
Susan Fee, one of our boarders and committee members, volunteered to head up the efforts for an emergency evacuation plan for the Equestrian Center.
How to complete ballots
Election ballots have been mailed to all YLOA members — see our video on how to fill them out.
YLP Cares comes to life
YLP Cares officially came to life Tuesday with a directive to appoint an initial board and develop bylaws.
Dues invoices going out
Invoices for 2019-2020 fiscal year YLOA dues are going out to members this week. THEY ARE DUE JULY 1.
Clubhouse projects under way
A lot’s happening at the clubhouse this summer.
The California quail
What’s not to love about the California quail, our official State Bird?
Grab and go bag
It’s time to go through your grab and go bag…
Wildfire safety open house
PG&E plans a regional open house to help homeowners learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness.
Car wash & bake sale success for Fire Station 10
Sunday’s car wash and bake sale for Madera County Fire Station 10 called a huge success — see photo gallery.
Movin’ ahead in June
June is a busy month as we wrap up our 2018 Fiscal Year and prepare for 2019-2020. I’m pleased to report several positive developments.
Director ballot set
Three YLOA members in good standing will be on the ballot for the annual election in July.
Of cars and horses
Picture this: You are riding your motorcycle up Corral Drive on a warm Saturday afternoon.
LOL new-member luncheon
Ladies of the Lakes held their May meeting and annual new-member luncheon Monday.
Financial packets go out
The Financial Packet and Annual Disclosures for 2019-2020 are now on their way to members.
Pizza-gazebo project revs up
“When is that doggone pizza oven going to be up and running?” seems to be a favorite question these days among some YLP members.
Station 10 strengthens
We are truly fortunate to have a paid-call firefighter station smack dab in the heart of Yosemite Lakes Park.
DIY products for horses
Let’s face it… horses are expensive, completely worth the expense but expensive none the less.
DIY Horse Stuff- Easy Recipes and Projects
Let’s face it… horses are expensive, completely worth the expense but expensive none the less.
White-breasted nuthatch
On one of my morning walks, I witnessed a home invasion.
YLP volunteers at work
Volunteers contribute in countless ways to the quality of life in our widespread community. Here are just two….
Gala-Golf Tourney a hit
The Yosemite Lakes 2019 volunteer fundraising committee had its annual Gala and Golf Tournament on May 3rd and 4th.
About YLP Cares
YLP Cares is a new, not for profit, charitable organization that was authorized by the YLOA Board of Directors last year.
Look into bell boots
The farrier who shoes my horses recently asked me to invest in bell boots.
New roof look
Work is about to start on fixing the clubhouse roof, which has been a source of problems and leaks for many years.
Trail walk memories
Philip Walker: I would like to offer my observations on walking our Blue Heron Lake trail on a regular basis.
Snake bite & horses
Unfortunately it’s the time of year when we start to see snakes out and about.
A Bird Walk success
Audubon-lead YLP bird walk views 24 species.
Return of the swallows
Spring is in the air. How do we know? Cliff swallows have returned to Yosemite Lakes.
Foul fiddleneck
Our committee chair, Sarah Jackson, brought to my attention some toxic weeds that we had growing at the Equestrian Center.
Improvements ahead
Fire Station 10 has a new leader, plus plans for expansion and new community events this year.
Budget adopted
YLOA has a new budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year starting July 1.
Time to prep for fires
Get going now to build defensible space around your home.
Shedding lessons
Shedding can tell you more about your horse than you might think.
Yosemite Plaza delay
The Yosemite Plaza construction startup is delayed after changes in state laws pushed expected costs higher, a developer says.
March 19 board highlights
Highlights of the March 19 meetings of the YLOA and YPSUC Boards of Directors:
Pipeline update
Check out gallery of photos of pipeline replacement project and get an update on the work.
Equestrian events
Myself and the YLPEC Committee have received many inquires regarding if we are going to hold horse shows again this year.
The oak titmouse
The tiny, gray-brown oak titmouse is as plain and drab as a bird can be.
Mountain lion sightings
In the past two weeks there have been two mountain lion sightings. One around the clubhouse lake trails and one on Titan Drive.
Time to ‘Fix Our Stuff’
YLOA General Manager Jonathan Penrose presents a five-year plan to address deferred maintenance of facilities and pay for repaving our roads.
New Equestrian Center chair
Let’s welcome the Jackson family to YLP and Sarah to the chair position on the Equestrian Committee!
February topics
News about phones, finances, signs, stalls and board policies.
Return to sender!
YLOA members all have been sent an envelope labeled “Urgent-Please Return.”
Town Hall Tuesday
General Manager Jonathan Penrose will present a Town Hall this coming Tuesday, Feb. 26, looking at our financial reserves.
Great turnout
We had the best turnout in months at the Feb. 23rd Tournament …… 36 players.
Meet YLP’s bird man
If you see a fellow on one of YLP’s trails carrying a camera and looking up into the trees, there’s a good chance it’s Robert Groos.
How to use Banamine
As horse owners, I am sure we all know what Banamine is but do we all know how to properly use it?
Golf gettin’ better
Progress continues on the renovations at the YLP Golf Course: tree trimming, reconstruction of sand traps and tees.
Trail Trials
The YLPEC hosted our first-ever Trail Trials on January 27. We had an excellent turnout with approximately 30 horse and rider combinations.
An eye-opening Town Hall
We had a great turnout for our Town Hall on January 22nd, with about 80 people joining us for dinner and about 100 in attendance for the meeting.
Mustang Matt Clinic
Last weekend we hosted the Mustang Matt Clinic for the Back Country Horsemen, Sierra Free Packers.
Yosemite Plaza gets under way
After years of ground preparation, a long-planned business venture is about to begin at the corner of US-41 and Yosemite Springs Parkway.
Actions taken Jan. 15
The YLOA Board of Directors voted on resolutions Tuesday evening ranging from financial affairs to a replacement air-conditioning system for the Yosemite Grill.
Keeping our water flowing
With increasing frequency our aging water system will fail, causing outages. Come along and see what it takes to fix a main line leak in YLP.
Debunking thrush remedies
This is my favorite time of year for many reasons, but winter does have a downside when it comes to my horses.
YLPEC Trail Trials
The YLP Equestrian Center decided that in 2019 we want to host additional events, not just horse shows.
Found keys in 2018
It’s that time again! If you have lost keys in 2018, please contact Security to see if we have them.
Balancing horses & life
I think any adult who has horses has felt this way at one time or another…
The importance of trainers
“The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself is a Trainer Who Believes in You”: I read this blog and knew I had to share it with you.
Future projects teed up
The Yosemite Lakes Golf Association recently set near-term priorities and also discussed projects for the future, including….
Improvements ahead!
YLGA and our contractors have worked out a plan for course improvements….
YLCC holds tournament
Last month, Yosemite Lakes Community Church held its first golf tournament in the past eight years here at our course…
How to help fire victim
An effort is under way to help a woman who lost her YLP home in a fire on Dec. 13.
What is Working Equitation?
Working Equitation is a fairly new equestrian event that I have had the opportunity to watch first hand…