Meadowview Equestrians

A Informational Website for residents of the Meadowview community in Temecula, California. If you want to participate in our events you must be a Meadowview homeowner. So come on. Bring yourself and your horses to live in Meadowview. Note: Currently (June 2007) there are lots of horse friendly homes available for sale.

Horse Vaccine Clinic this Saturday, May 10th Meadowview Arena, RSVP janaustin@verizon.net

"The Meadow" at Meadowview

We are a residential community with miles and miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails both within the meadow and around the perimeter of the community. In addition, The City of Temecula has a trail plan for the entire city.

JUST A HORSE

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it’s just a horse", or, "that’s a lot of money for just a horse".

They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a horse". Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse".

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse", but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse", and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you think it’s "just a horse", then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend", "just a sunrise", or "just a promise".

"Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it’s not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a horse" brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman".

DAKOTA WAS NOT "JUST A HORSE" – May she ride free in the "Meadows" of heaven. November 2007

ALERT!! We live in a rural community with an abundance of wildlife. Most of this live here because of this. Some of the animals sharing Meadowview with us are coyotes, hawks, bobcats, snakes, and mountain lions. A mountain lion was spotted as recently as August 2007. Please be sure to keep yourself and animals safe by always being aware of your surroundings and keeping your pets inside when possible. For more information on mountain lions contact the Mountain Lion Foundation or call 916-442-2666.

Join the Temecula Citizens Corp You can help the Meadowview in case of fires, floods, earthquakes, or other disasters. Plans are also in the works for horse evacuation if needed.

Equestrians are important members of the Meadowview Association. Unfortunately we don't see enough of you at our Meadowview Board Meetings. Please come join the Board of Director's at the Clubhouse every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. We will even feed you cookies and coffee. Jan Austin, Board Member

The Meadowview Equestrians are volunteer residents of Meadowview. Our official Equestrian Committee, which is part of the Meadowview Association consists of the following members:

	Jan Austin - Committee Chair and Board Member 951-695-2043
	Paula Peterson 951-676-4926
	Patricia Witt 951-694-3078
	Terry Scanlon 951-308-1761
	Johnna McDonald
	Donna Christensen 951-676-6474

If you would like more information about the Equestrians or would like to be on our call/email list for upcoming events, please contact any of us above. Thanks.