Nancy started riding when she was three and has always had a passion for horses.  Growing up in the midwest, she was involved in 4H where she started showing English.  After, college and moving to San Diego is when she started competing in Western Reining in Southern California.  Now in Texas, her passion is Reining Cow Horse.  Nancy and her husband Derrick will start to compete in Stock Horse of Texas with their horses Pepperoni and Paris.  As assistant barn manager, she often helps with tours and working with Amelia to provide the best care for our horses.

Derrick (Nancy's husband) has been riding for over twenty years. Derrick is from South Carolina and moved to San Diego when he got stationed there for the marines. That is where he met Nancy. Together they have been showing horses in Southern California and now in the Texas are. Derrick's claim to fame was a small part in a 48 hour film festival in San Diego, acting as a stunt double for the lead actor. Their horses at the time Seven and Diggs were also in this film. Today, you will find Derrick riding his horse Paris and helping Nancy with tours and boarder needs.

Nona Schlinker, 94 years old, grew up in Central California and has lived in California, Maryland, Washington, North Carolina, Ohio, and Illinois. She now lives with her daughter and son-in-law, Derrick and Nancy.  Nona is often seen cleaning around the ranch as she loves to stay busy. She loves to sweep! Nona grew up on a ranch and had a pony named Smokey. She also is a die hard Cubs fan!  

Our Wranglers live on-site and have been with High Meadow for 5+ years. They are responsible for the daily care of the horses and farm maintenance while supporting the barn manager in providing proper care and oversight of all High Meadow horses. The wranglers are an integral part in ensuring our operations run smoothly and we appreciate the value they bring to the overall boarding experience. 

High Meadow Stables (formerly known as High Meadow Arabians) was founded over 30 years ago with the intent to breed and show National Quality Pure and Half Arabian English horses. As the breeding program found success and acclaim, the founders wanted to share their passion for these amazing animals with the entire equestrian community and opened up nearly 30 acres of High Meadow as an all breed, pleasure boarding facility. High Meadow has always been a facility that offers a wide variety of amenities you need to support your horse activities and we take pride in knowing that High Meadow is and has been home to many happy horses and their wonderful human companions over the decades.