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Wonder Wood Ranch uses equine therapy to provide hope and healing to trauma-impacted youth in Monterey County, helping them to find purpose and
become positive contributors to their community.

We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization located in Prunedale, California.
We serve foster, high-trauma, low income, underprivileged, incarcerated, gang-impacted, and/or homeless kids and youth from high crime, at risk areas of Monterey County.

"Wonder Wood Ranch is the only place in my life that I feel I can do something good."
—Formerly Incarcerated Youth

I recently had the privilege of touring Wonder Wood Ranch and witnessing firsthand the profound impact its services have on our youth. I was deeply moved by the care and dedication of Marlo Schalesky, her family, and the entire faculty at the ranch. Their commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for these young individuals is truly commendable.
--John Laird, State Senator, 17th District

What We Do

TAILS Training Program

This is our main program!
Click to see what we are up to in Juvenile Hall, numerous schools, the Youth Center, and here at the Ranch.

Equine Therapy

Horses are incredible healers. Click here to learn why.

Fundraisers!

You don't have to get your hands dirty if you don't want to!
Click here to see how you can get involved.

Kids learn about horses and ride, usually for the first time in their lives. The look on a kid’s face when he first sits on a horse and realizes there can be more to life than gangs, drugs, and desperation is amazing!
From atop a horse, kids find a new perspective, a better perspective, on life.

We hope you will partner with us to make a positive difference in the lives of kids and in our community!