Be a Community
Hero!


Wonder Wood Ranch needs to raise $50,000 per year to support its programs to bring hope and healing through horses to the most at-risk kids/youth in our community. Help us by becoming a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus supporter!

Our Amazon Wish List can be found here:
AMAZON LIST

2021 Platinum Plus ($10,000+) supporters include:​


2021 Platinum ($5,000+) supporters include:​
Salinas Valley Community Church

2021 Gold ($2,500+) supporters include:​


2021 Silver ($1,000+) supporters include:​


We also appreciate the contributions of:
Melissa Hammerlin, Equine Dentist
Will Glass, Farrier
​Crown V Veterinary Clinic
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To become a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum Plus supporter, donate $1,000+ (Silver), $2,500+ (Gold), $5,000+ (Platinum), or $10,000+ (Platinum Plus) or more in 2019 via PayPal (choose "donate to friends and family" and use the email address marlo@wonderwoodranch.com) or send a check made out to Wonder Wood Ranch, 8100 Wild Horse Rd, Salinas, CA 93907




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A Few of the Organizations
We Work With ...

Salinas Police Activities League
Peacock Acres Foster Group Homes
​Haven of Hope Foster Group Homes
Rancho Cielo
Partners for Peace
The Epicenter
Harmony at Home
City of Salinas Street Outreach Teams
Monterey County Office of Education
Salinas Elementary District Family Resource Ctr
Bolsa Knolls Middle School
Santa Rita School District
Santa Rita Elementary School
New Republic Elementary School
​Lagunita School
Salinas Valley Community Church
California Youth Outreach
Community Alliance for Safety & Peace
Young Life
Action Council of Monterey County
Rebekah Children's Services
Boronda Manor Low-Income Apartments
​UDR Low-Income Apartments
​Rogge Village Apartments
Everett Alvarez High School
Salinas Boys & Girls Club of America
New Republic Elementary School
Monterey County Home Charter School
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes)
​Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Encounter Church
​Refuge Church
Cornerstone New Hope Ministries
​AAA Salinas
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
​Studio 3:16/Main Street Gallery
​Rancho San Juan High School
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
​Cub Scouts of Monterey County
Rescue Rabbits Rock
Valley View Equine Rescue
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A letter from a fan ...


Wonder Wood Ranch EVENT SCHEDULE
(does not include regular equine therapy sessions, wraparound sessions, or lessons)

2021

Sat., Jan 16, 11:30-1pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat., Jan 16, 12:30-2pm: Hope on Hooves w/foster boys
Sat., Jan 16, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat, Jan 23, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat, Jan 30, 11:30am-1pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Jan 30, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat, Feb 6, 11am-12pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Feb 6, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Feb 20, 9-10am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Feb 20, 11am-1pm: Service Project SVCC's FIX (middle school group)
Sat., Feb 20, 1-2pm: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Feb 27, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Mar 6, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat, Mar 6, 11am-12pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Mar 6, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Mar 13, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Mar 20, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat, Mar 20, 11am-12pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Mar 20, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Mar 27, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat, Mar 27, 11am-12pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Mar 27, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Apr 3, 9-11am: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat, Apr 3, 11am-12pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope (Young Adults)
Sat, Apr 3, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope


2016 (Click to download 2016 schedule)
2017 (Click to download 2017 schedule)
2018 (Click to download 2018 schedule)
2019 (Click to download 2019 schedule)
2020 (Click to download 2020 schedule)


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--Schedule is frequently updated with new programs, dates, events, and camps--
--Typically we have open volunteer time on Saturdays 3-5pm, message us if you would like to come lend a hand!--






**PRIVATE EQUINE THERAPY SESSIONS AVAILABLE**
Equine Therapy scheduling available. Equine therapy sessions will be specifically designed around the needs of the client and will utilize the various resources at the Ranch, including the horses (of course!), archery, small animals, treehouse, trails, etc.
Contact: Email marlo@wonderwoodranch.com for scheduling and availability
Cost: $75/hour

**PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE**
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON PRIVATE HORSE LESSONS​
Private and group horse riding LESSONS are available for a fee. 20% of the fee directly supports the charity work of the Ranch. Contact Bria Schalesky at briaschalesky@icloud.com for more information or to schedule lessons. Find out more about Bria ​HERE.
​Rates: $50/hr; $70/1.5 hr; $85/2 hr

Kids

Our kids have amazing potential, but may not have the resources to be around horses or other ranch animals. They often come from low income, high crime areas of our city and are looking for hope, healing, and a new perspective on life.

​We love our kids!!

Volunteers

Friends and family of the Ranch who willingly give their time to help run events, set up, clean up, and love serving others with all their hearts!

CLICK to access our VOLUNTEER QUESTIONNAIRE & NEEDS LIST (for new volunteers)

We love our volunteers!!

The Board

A bunch of Christ loving people who live to serve God and serve others.
  • Marlo Schalesky
  • Terry Espinoza
  • Anthony Santacruz
  • Bethany Schalesky
  • Miranda Beymer
  • Jennifer Keyes
  • Bria Schalesky

​We love our Board!!

Animals

  • 20 Horses
  • 1 Mini Horse
  • 1 Mammoth Donkey
  • 2 Miniature Donkeys
  • 5 Bunnies
  • 3 Little Piggies
  • 6 Dogs
  • 4 Cats
  • 9 Chickens
  • 2 Chinchillas
  • 3 Goats
  • 3 Guinea Pigs
  • 1 Parakeet

​We love our Critters!!