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Health science studies remained popular at NCTC despite an overall enrollment dip in 2020, with more than 12,000 students in health-related courses between 2020 and 2022.

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Enrollment rebounds from COVID19 dip at NCTC

Abu said. “The demand is heavy for online studies. It’s a dierent high school student applying for colleges today. They’re used to taking online classes.”

ocials. But enrollment is growing again—not only in Flower Mound, but at all eight NCTC campuses. “Online-only students make up about 60% of our enrollment,” Senior Marketing Specialist Elizabeth

BY TIM GLAZE

In 2019, North Central Texas College’s Flower Mound campus had more than 3,500 students. That dropped to fewer than 500 a year later, per campus

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Stores combine space in Highland Village (Page 7)

Government: Argyle council approves lower tax rate (Page 8)

Community: Flower Mound prairie regrowing (Page 18)

Dining: Lost Colony draws inspiration from Mexico (Page 20)

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Impacts

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loss and nutrition programs to help patients maintain a healthy weight. Physicians focus on preventive medicine and consult with patients to create individualized programs, according to the company website. • Opened Oct. 19 • 1901 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 314, Flower Mound • www.mediweightloss.com 5 Pro-Tow Wrecker Service The Northlake-area location is the company’s fourth in Dallas-Fort Worth. It offers towing services in west Flower Mound, Roanoke, Argyle, Northlake and Canyon Falls. • Opened Oct. 1 • 12016 Joyce Lane, Roanoke • www.protowusa.com 6 Charleys Cheesesteaks Charleys sells a selection of cheesesteaks, wings, fries, shakes and more. The store is located inside the Walmart along Justin Road. • Opened in September • 3060 Justin Road, Highland Village • www.charleys.com

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7 F&F Japanese Grill The Japanese-Korean hibachi restaurant serves entrees with steak, chicken, shrimp and tofu paired with grilled veggies and a choice of fried, steamed or brown rice or noodles. It also offers a variety of salads. • Opening in 2024 • 3180 Justin Road, Ste. 510, Highland Village • www.fnfeat.com 8 Take 5 Oil Change Construction for the 1,682-square-foot location is slated to be complete at the end of December at an estimated cost of $500,000. The facility will be equipped with three vehicle bays. • Opening in 2024 • 2801 Justin Road, Flower Mound • www.take5.com

• Opened Sept. 18 • 500 Flower Mound Road, Ste. 100, Flower Mound • www.prettyburrito.com 3 Trophy Blooms Trophy Blooms offers florist services for weddings, homecomings and corporate events. Store staff also deliver and provide workshops that guide clients through the floral arrangement process. • Opened Sept. 9 • 2570 FM 407, Ste. 135, Highland Village • www.trophyblooms.com 4 Medi-Weightloss The clinic offers physician-supervised medical weight

Now open

1 Everybody’s Got a Project The women-owned business offers curated tiling, flooring services, cabinets and countertops, kitchen appliances, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and electronics equipment. • Opened Sept. 9 • 3105 Justin Road, Bldg. A, Flower Mound • www.egapusa.com 2 Pretty Burrito Besides burritos, the restaurant serves hamburgers, enchiladas, sub sandwiches and tacos.

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Relocations

Coming soon

9 Barnes and Noble The bookstore is relocating from a space in The Shops at Highland Village to The Highlands of Flower Mound. • Opening Nov. 15 • 6101 Long Prairie Road, Ste. 450, Flower Mound • www.barnesandnoble.com

In the news

10 Neon Elephant & Learning Express Toys and Gifts Children’s clothing and toy stores Neon Elephant and Learning Express will be moving into a combined space at The Shops at Highland Village, said Jennifer Kaplinsky, owner of both stores. • Re-opened in October • Learning Express, 1700 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 150, Highland Village • Neon Elephant, 1700 Cottonwood Creek, Ste. 140, Highland Village • www.learningexpress.com/hvtx

11 The Dog Stop The company offers training, grooming, boarding, day care and in-home services. The store will also be equipped with a pet retail store, featuring premium foods, supplements, treats, chews and toys.

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Government

Lower tax rate approved in Argyle Argyle residents will see a lower tax rate in fiscal year 2023-24 as the Argyle Town Council approved the tax rate and budget at the Sept. 18 meeting. Council approved a tax rate of $0.343111 per $100 valuation—a 6.09% decrease from the tax rate from the preceding year of $0.365347, according to the Town Council agenda. Zooming in The maintenance and operations rate is $0.246157, and the interest and sinking is $0.096954. The average value of a home is $617,339, and the average bill would be $2,119, up from $2,040 last year. The average value of a home last year was $554,599. The budget has $7.06 million in revenue and $6.89 million in expenditures, according to town officials.

Flower Mound residents survey The survey, conducted by the National Community Survey and involving a representative sample of 566 residents, collected information this summer over 43 days.

Parks and recreation activities

Arts and culture opportunities

Commercial and residential town layout

85%

70%

82%

Residents who voted category as "excellent"

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Most residents in Flower Mound give the town high ratings for quality of life and its economy, according to a survey released by town officials after discussion at the Sept. 18 Flower Mound Town Council meeting. Flower Mound residents give high marks in survey

The details The survey showed 96% of respondents rate the town as a good or excellent place to live. Ninety-five percent of residents rated the overall economic health of Flower Mound as excellent or good, and about 9 in 10 residents praised the overall quality of business and service establish- ments in the town. Safety also ranked high with survey respondents, with 98% rating the safety in the downtown/commercial areas as excellent.

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Flower Mound residents, officials discuss sewers Flower Mound resident Shirley Smith said she likes her septic system and doesn’t envision connecting to any sewer line system within the town of Flower Mound. Smith lives on Sunrise Circle and said she doesn’t want any change, as town officials contem- plate creating a sewer line extension to her area where people use septic systems. “There’s no reason to put that [extension] because most of the people out there can’t afford to hook into it,” she said. “It would take so much money for them to hook into it. A lot of people out there get such small amounts of [Social Security] money a month.” Smith and some other Flower Mound residents, including those who live on Sunrise Circle, met with town officials Oct. 5 at a public hearing to discuss the issue. Some residents voiced concerns at recent

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Highland Village replacing waterlines A project replacing old waterlines within the city of Highland Village is expected to last approximately 180 days, according to City Manager Paul Stevens. Project specifics include replacing the old drain lines with new PVC waterlines on Sandero Drive, Bexar Drive, Victoria Drive, Malibu Drive and Inca Place, Stevens said in a press release sent out on Oct. 6.

Town ocials and residents discussed sewers Oct. 5.

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meetings about the sewer system in the Sunrise Circle neighborhood and surrounding area. The background Town Manager James Childers said in an email there is only one septic system in the Sunrise Circle area that is considered failing, and town officials are working on replacement of their system. Childers said the property owner has worked to keep the tanks pumped out to prevent water surfacing.

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Transportation

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Paving underway in Highland Village

GoZone funding approved for 2024 GoZone ride service will operate in Flower Mound, Argyle and Highland Village for another year. The Denton County Transportation Authority board approved a $10.4 million contract extension with Via for continuing its GoZone service through 2024. The gist The rideshare program will be available through at least September 2024 as one of two one-year extensions available under the contract awarded in 2021. The details Operations are expected to cost more than $9.8 million. The contract assumes about 234,895 hours of van service estimated to cost about $42.11 per hour.

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Progress is being made on 10 residential roadways in Highland Village initially approved for reconstruction earlier this year. The first phase of the city’s 2023 Street Improve- ment Project was approved in May. The gist Paving is complete for Glenmere Drive, Camden Drive, Turpin Drive and Lamesa Drive. Medina Drive, Catlin Circle, Catlin Terrace, Ranney Drive and Lakeland Drive were funded in the first phase, and work on Moran Drive is also underway. Highland Village City Manager Paul Stevens said work on Lakeland will take “significantly” longer, pushing the final completion date of the entire project to early 2024. “It will most likely take a few months [to finish Lakeland] since there will be two holidays and some weather delays while they rebuild,” he said.

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Number of homes sold

September 2022

September 2023

Residential market data

16 29

79 82

+81.3%

+3.8%

75022

76226

While three areas reported a decrease in houses sold, the 75022 ZIP code saw an 81% increase compared to September 2022.

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Median home sales price

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2023

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75077

75022

+17.5%

$725,000

$617,050

Homes sold in Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle area by price point

75028

-1.71%

$530,750

$540,000

75077

-3.9%

$459,500

$478,123

76226

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$547,500

$620,000

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$1 million+

76247

+0.27%

$419,803

$418,665

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$300,000-$699,999

133

+48.4%

+52.17%

+200%

+113.79%

+92.86%

$100,000-$299,999

<$99,999

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Education

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Argyle ISD officials attend special legislative session Argyle ISD Superintendent Courtney Carpenter and trustees John Westrom and Leigh Ann Artho represented the district Oct. 9 during a special legislative session. The three AISD representatives publicly testified in front of the Senate Finance Com- mittee, with Carpenter calling this a “critical step” in potentially getting Senate Bill 2, which would provide a minimum increase of $75 to the amount of per-student funding that is provided to districts, passed. Zooming in District officials are expecting significant fund- ing challenges of $3.5 million per year beginning in 2024. A release from the district states a special session is the only way for Argyle ISD and other districts in the state to find a long-term solution for their funding issues.

Lewisville ISD talks construction, health The Oct. 2 Lewisville ISD board of trustees meeting included construction and student wellness updates. What you need to know The LISD School Health Advisory Council committee announced the following items: • A proposed subcommittee for monitoring students’ physical activity at elementary schools • A Fentanyl Awareness week to educate students in grades 6-12 about the dangers of the drug • Continued collaboration with Aramark Student Nutrition to sample food • Lewisville High School’s new enclosed sound booth in the auditorium for increased security

Community petition info District officials announced the Take Action Argyle petition, through which community members can submit school-related funding concerns that will ultimately be sent to Gov. Greg Abbot’s office.

Listed concerns include:

Argyle ISD is one of a few districts in the state that has received the Formula Transition Grant—a grant that ensures all Texas school districts receive at least a 3% increase in per-student funding— since 2019 and faces a significant funding cliff beginning with the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Legislature capped the grant at $400 million, which is $231 million short of the true cost of the grant, according to www.txsc.org. Argyle ISD is still subject to losing approximately $250,000 via the Robin Hood formula of “recapture.”

There has been no change to the basic allotment despite 40-year record inflation.

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Education

BY TIM GLAZE

Higher Education Guide

2023

Local college enrollment

University of North Texas (4-year) 1155 Union Circle, Denton www.unt.edu Texas Woman’s University (4-year) 304 Administration Drive, Denton www.twu.edu Midwestern State University (4-year) 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound www.msutexas.edu/flowermound North Central Texas College (2-year) 1200 Parker Square Road , Flower Mound www.nctc.edu/campus/flower-mound

Fall student enrollment

Largest academic programs by enrollment Fall 2022

30K 35K 25K 20K 15K 10K

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Education

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

New student initiative underway at MSU Midwestern State University’s Dillard College of Business Administration is establishing the Dillard Success Initiative geared toward improving student retention rates across the university. The background The initiative began this fall on the heels of a $600,000 donation in August pledged over a three- year period from the Dillard Family Foundation. Gifts from the foundation have historically allowed MSU to elevate the student experience by provid- ing funds for programs that would otherwise be precluded, said Je Stambaugh, dean of the Dillard College of Business Administration. A major factor that contributes to students with- drawing from the university is their struggle making the transition to college along with maintaining academic and social engagement, Stambaugh said. “They need somebody to encourage them. Not

TWU launches new aeronautics program Texas Woman’s University is carving a pathway for women into aviation after the establishment of the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences. “TWU is uniquely positioned as an educational institution because they’re a woman’s university,” said Clint Grant, dean of aviation, business and logistics at Tarrant County College. “I don’t know of any other woman’s university in the U.S. that’s doing anything like this.” Grant was recently selected to direct the program at TWU starting Oct. 23. What to expect The professional pilot track is targeted to stu- dents interested in commercial piloting and cer- tied ight instructor training. The management track is intended to certify students as commercial pilots while teaching ight operation management skills rather than instructor training.

like a mom and a dad, but somebody standing alongside them, if you will, to help them make that transition,” he said. The Dillard Success Initiative aims to help fresh- men and sophomores be more successful, enjoy their college experience and get them onto a better academic footing. Achieving these in conjunction should help with retention rates, Stambaugh said. What to expect The initiative is divided into two main com- ponents. The rst is a supplemental instruction program for courses students struggle with that oers guided tutoring sessions to aid students with homework, test reviews or explaining dicult concepts each week, he said. The other component is a mentorship program that will pair rst-semester students with more seasoned students to help introduce them to the university as well as ensure they are involved in activities and forming relationships. This can help ease the transition to college and ensure students are a part of the MSU community, which has a direct impact on their success, Stambaugh said.

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Enrollment rebounds from COVID19 dip at NCTC

BY TIM GLAZE

What you need to know

Campus enrollment

Flower Mound campus in-person

Virtual across entire college system

10K

2020: Online enrollment rises at NCTC campuses following COVID-19 outbreak.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment at NCTC’s Flower Mound campus hit 4,355 students in 2018—the highest n campus history. Enrollment is rising since the 2020-21 school year, Senior Marketing Specialist Elizabeth Abu said; the number of in-person students jumped from 494 in 2020 to 1,684 in 2023 as students returned to classrooms following a statewide easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Expanding a community footprint will be key to future in- person enrollment in Flower Mound, Abu said.

SOURCE: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGECOMMUNITY IMPACT

Current situation

What’s next?

Wallace, NCTC Chancellor. For online and in-person students, NCTC’s Flower Mound campus specializes in IT and cybersecurity classes. NCTC also oers a health science program that attracts a high number of enrollees; between 2018 and 2022, the Texas Higher Education database reported that a combined 12,937 students took courses related to health professions at the seven NCTC campuses—the second-highest total behind Liberal Arts Studies.

The Flower Mound campus partners with several local businesses and organizations, as well as the nearby Midwestern State University satellite campus. Both colleges are located in Flower Mound’s Parker Square and share degree- and tuition-matching graduation programs. “Our commitment to improvement is evident in the ... projects undertaken across our campuses, specically focusing on enhancing graduation and completion rates for our students,” said Brent

NCTC ocials are making a point to expand their community footprint in Flower Mound by partnering with local chambers and businesses as campus ocials hope to address the lower enrollment numbers seen since 2020. “Together, we’re building a stronger, educated future for Flower Mound,” said Lori Walker, Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce president. NCTC is now an ocial Lewisville ISD sponsor and made a donation to the district prior to the 2023-24 school year. NCTC also had representatives at Flower Mound’s SmokeFest, a barbecue festival. These actions serve to bolster the college’s presence in Flower Mound, Abu said. “Our plan is to be out and about more in Flower Mound in the coming year,” she said. NCTC partners with several local businesses and organizations, including: • Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce • Lewisville Chamber of Commerce • Denton Area Teachers Credit Union (DATCU) • Grace Counseling Center • Lewisville ISD Education Foundation

How we got here

At its inception, NCTC—then called Gainesville Junior College—shared a building with the local high school. Now, 100 years later, the college has eight campuses in its system throughout North Texas.

1994: College renamed North Central Texas College

2000: Corinth, Bowie campuses open

1998: Board authorizes purchase of 21.2-acre site in Corinth, Texas, for new campus

1924: Gainesville Junior College established

1959: Gainesville Junior College facility opens to students

2011: Flower Mound campus opens Per Abu, the Flower Mound campus was opened to address the college’s enrollment increases, ease overcrowding at the Corinth campus and better serve southern Denton County.

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Flower Mound’s namesake is already recovering from a sweeping grassre that hit Sept. 19. More than a month after re crews extinguished a re caused by nearby construction at The Mound—a giant prairie o of Flower Mound Road—the area is regrowing, said Diane Weathersbee of The Flower Mound Foundation. “A re, even an intense re like the one that hit, doesn’t really do any harm to the actual growth—if anything, it revives The Mound,” she said. “That’s why we always do these prescribed, practiced burns. Really, it’s business as usual for us going forward.” Weathersbee said the roots of the plants that make up the vegetation on The Mound—bluestem grass, switchgrass and Indian grass, among others—are between 10 and 12 feet deep, which preserves the plant’s life when res hit. It’s why planned res are a “natural part” of maintaining The Mound, Weathersbee said. Prairie regrows following re

What you need to know

Following an investigation, Flower Mound o- cials determined a town-contracted construction crew sparked the re while cutting rebar near the southeast corner of The Mound. Minor damage from the re was contained to a small area of cedar fencing surrounding The Mound, the fencing behind two homes o War- wick Avenue and a deck to one home o Warwick Avenue, according to a town release. No homes were damaged. “Because we’ve done [controlled burns at The Mound] so many times before, it was like calling a familiar play from our playbook,” said Flower Mound Fire Chief Paul Henley. “The incident com- mander on scene already knew exactly where he should be placing his resources.... Our reghters knew how to contain the re quickly and safely, because they’ve done it in a controlled scenario many times before.”

Growth has been spotted on The Mound more than a month after the grassre.

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Fire crews were able to extinguish the grassre on Sept. 19, but much of the historic area was burned.

Going forward

The Flower Mound Fire Department has a program in place called Ready, Set, Go—The Wildland Urban Interface Fire Prevention Program that explains anti-grassre measures residents can take, Weathersbee said. But community vigilance is important, she said, even with fail-safes in place. “Our neighbors have a responsibility to be re wise,” she said.

Crews with The Flower Mound Foundation have used the time following the burn to clear out more wood-heavy plants, like small trees and bushes. Weathersbee said there is “little” the foundation or the re department can do to prevent “unplanned burns” at The Mound, especially during a burn ban. Something as small as throwing a cigarette into the prairie could cause a grassre, she said.

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November

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2023 LMR Cruise-In The late-model restoration car show near Argyle and Justin highlights Ford Mustangs, Broncos and Lightnings. The event will feature parade laps, concessions, giveaways and more. • Nov. 18, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free • Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth • www.lmr.com Tri-Town Amazing Race Eleven pit stop challenges will be offered throughout Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville. Each pit stop will provide physical and/or mental challenges to encourage team bonding. • Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $40 (per team of two), $5 (each additional person) • Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/991/tri-town-amazing-race

Christmas Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony

The event festivities include lighted floats that parade down Spinks Road, live performances from local groups, pictures with Santa, food trucks, kids activities and a countdown to the lighting of more than 100,000 LED lights on a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree. • Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. • Free • Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound • www.flower-mound.com Wine Down with the Grinch Highland Village is hosting a date night event for adult couples in December. The event features music entertainment, adult beverages, dinner and an appearance from the Grinch. Registration is required. Tickets can be purchased online or at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 948 Highland Village Road. • Dec. 8, 6-8:30 p.m. • $25 (residents), $30 (nonresidents) • Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village • www.highlandvillage.org/1010/ wine-down-with-the-grinch

Dorothy’s Dash 5K Run & Kid’s K On Nov. 16, 2004, former Flower Mound employee Dorothy Walkup died after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The town of Flower Mound is sponsoring Dorothy’s Dash—a 5K Run for adults and a Kid’s K—to honor her memory and to raise funds to combat multiple sclerosis. • Nov. 11, 7-9:30 a.m. • $15-$35 • Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane, Flower Mound • www.flower-mound.com

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Lost Colony brings fresh Tex-Mex twist to Highland Village Matt Whiteley, director of brands for Tex-Mex restau- rant Lost Colony, said he and owner Mark Hulme fell in love with the “beachy jungle vibe” when they went to Tulum, Mexico. The duo then opened Lost Colony in Highland Village in November 2021. “[Tulum] is kind of like a small enclave that’s built the greenery hanging from the ceiling. One of the two patios, called the No Embargo Patio, is for guests age 21 and over with TVs mounted on the wall, Whitely said. Also of note

Whiteley said Lost Colony holds a series of themed nights throughout the year. During football season, adults age 21 and over are encouraged to wear a Dallas Cowboys jersey or shirt to get a free margarita during Cowboys games. Quote of note “I think our dedication to providing something that’s out of the ordinary for a dining experience is what makes us unique,” Whiteley said.

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Horse riding, life lessons taught at Willow Creek Sarah Ward said she started riding horses when she was about ve years old. As she grew, so did her love for all things equestrian. “My parents couldn’t aord horses so the best way I could gure out to be around horses was to basically live at the farm,” she said. “My trainers aorded the opportunity to me to be able to work at the farm.” One of her rst jobs was sweeping the tack room oor when she was only eight years old. She then started riding and showing customers’ horses and became an assistant trainer. When she was older, she spent four years working for a veterinarian where she was an equine anesthesiologist and vet technician. Zooming in Ward opened Willow Creek Equestrian Center in 2014 in Aledo, Texas and relocated to Flower Mound in 2022. She said this location was particularly appealing because it was already established as a hunter/jumper rider facility. She leases the 22-stall barn, there are also two outdoor arenas, a fully enclosed indoor arena, pasture, and paddock space on site. As the sole owner of the business, she handles all aspects of the operation including daily stall cleaning, medical treatments, turnouts, bookkeeping and more. “They are surprised that when they are greeted by someone and given a tour of the facility they’re speak- ing with me, going over questions with me directly not just somebody who answers the phone, “ Ward said. “They are talking to the owner and the trainer.”

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