Spring Newsletter

Spring is officially here, and our neighborhood is in bloom! There are lots of things happening here at Horsemen’s Run. Now that the warmer months are upon us (did we really have a winter?), activity in the community will increase. Below are some reminders and some new events coming up.

In December, we had our Annual Board Meeting at Woolsey Baptist Church where Barry Hess and Dave Matos explained by line item each expense incurred the past year. You should have received the budget with the 2023 assessments. Our big expense this past year was the pool. It was a much-needed project.

Pool: The pool has been completely repaired and resurfaced and new tile has been placed around the perimeter of the pool. In the coming months, we will be in need of volunteers for the summer months to help maintain the pool. More information to follow in our next newsletter. Pool will be opening in the latter part of May. Stay tuned.

Speeding: Please keep in mind that the speed limit is 25mph in the neighborhood. There have been complaints of cars speeding down the hills going at very high speeds. There are many children in this community who ride bikes and those who walk their pets. Please be cognizant of your speed and respectful of your neighbors.

Boats, trailers and jet skis: In accordance with paragraph 7.4 of the covenants; boats, trailers and other towable vehicles may not be stored in the open for longer than 24 hours in Horsemen’s Run. Please keep them in your garage, approved storage structure or stored off-site unless you are actively using them. Please contact the Board if you have any questions.

Pets: Please be considerate of your neighbors and ensure your pets are under control, not roaming the neighborhood and not nuisance barkers. When walking your pet, please bag the waste and throw it away when you return home. The waste is a nuisance and a potential health hazard.

Architectural Review Committee: With Spring, comes projects! If you plan to do an outside projects such as landscaping, painting, screened porches, decks, additional structures, or removing trees you will need to fill out and submit a Request for Exterior Alteration, Addition, or Improvement form to the Architectural Review Committee. This form can be found on Horsemensrun.org under “Forms“. We live in a Covenant protected community and it is the homeowner’s responsibility to follow our protected covenants. In broad terms, a homeowner can make alterations and improvements inside the home at any time, however the owner must seek permission and approval to alter or add any improvements to a house’s exterior.

Mailboxes: We have noticed several mailboxes with missing numbers. Please have them replaced. There are several requests to have them refurbished. We have found a paint that will make them look almost new. The Association will provide this paint to anyone who wants to use it. Please contact a Board member if you are interested. If you need to contact the mailbox company, we use Mailbox Repair and Restoration: 770-535-0036. Mailboxproject.net. An information paper is on our web page under “Governing Documents“.

Landscaping: We are currently in the process of receiving bids for landscaping for our community. If you see something that needs attention, please let a Board member know.

Volunteers: Because of the many volunteers throughout the years, we have been lucky to have such an active, engaging community. This could not be done without our many volunteers! Thank you to all of our volunteers who have served and are currently serving for the Pool, Welcome Committee, Communications Committee, Social Committee, Octoberfest Event, Annual Yard Sale, Neighborhood Watch and Architectural Committees.

Annual Assessments: The Annual Assessments are due March 31st. Thank you to the 45 of 109 who have already sent dues in.

Social: Amanda Diehl has been incredible at organizing social events in our community. There is a Horsemen’s Run Book Club that meets at various times. If interested, please contact Amanda at [email protected].

Neighborhood Watch: Many years ago, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office came to Horsemen’s Run to do fingerprinting. Back then, we were given a copy of our child’s fingerprints in case an abduction or a missing child event should occur. Technology now allows for them to store the fingerprints digitally. The Fayette County Sheriff will be offering this free service on Saturday, April 22nd from 1pm-3pm at the pool. You can drop in between those times. This does not just pertain to children. Elderly family members or those with disabilities are welcome too. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Holland at [email protected].

Annual Yard Sale: Annual yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 15th. Start collecting your unwanted items now! For questions, please contact Aria Williams at [email protected].

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023: HRCA purchases a banner for graduating seniors. The banner is placed at the entrance sometime in May. Nancy Holland will be collecting names and colleges (if known). The deadline for the name collecting will be Wednesday, May 3rd. You can send your information to Nancy Holland at [email protected].

GroupMe Announcement App: The HRCA Board is looking for additional ways to ensure announcements are received by as many residents as possible. A GroupMe has been created for announcements only. In this type of group, only the administrators can make the announcements, there is no back and forth discussion. The primary purpose of this GroupMe will be to direct you to more detailed announcements on horsemensrun.org and/or Facebook.

The link to join the GroupMe is below (or use the QR code) – signing up will require you to input your street address for acceptance into the group. GroupMe can be run as an app or you can set it up to text you the announcements.