Be a Community
Hero!


Wonder Wood Ranch needs to raise $50,000 in 2018 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!

2019 Platinum Plus ($10,000+) supporters include:​


2019 Platinum ($5,000+) supporters include:​


2019 Gold ($2,500+) supporters include:​


2019 Silver ($1,000+) supporters include:​


We also appreciate the contributions of:

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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 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
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
Salinas Boys & Girls Club of America
JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes)
​Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Encounter Church
​AAA Salinas
​Studio 3:16/Main Street Gallery
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A letter from a fan ...

Wonder Wood Ranch EVENT SCHEDULE

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

2019
Thurs, Jan 3, 2-4pm: Work to Ride w/the Epicenter
Sun., Jan 6, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Wed., Jan 9, 8:05-11:05am: Critters, Classics, & Creative Writing @Santa Rita Elementary
Wed., Jan 16, 8:45-11:45am: Critters, Classics, & Creative Writing @Santa Rita Elementary
Fri, Jan 18, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo
Sun., Jan 20, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Wed., Jan 23, 8:05-11:05am: Critters, Classics, & Creative Writing @Santa Rita Elementary
Sun., Jan 27, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Wed., Jan 30, 8:45-11:45am: Critters, Classics, & Creative Writing @Santa Rita Elementary
Fri, Feb. 1, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo
Sat., Feb 2, All Day: Ranch Closed for Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Sun., Feb 3, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
​Sat., Feb 9, 11am-1pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Girls
Sun., Feb 10, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Fri, Feb 15, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo
Sun., Feb 17, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Sun., Feb 24, 1:30-3:30pm: Hope on Hooves for Haven of Hope Youth
Fri, Mar 1, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo


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--Schedule is frequently updated with new programs, dates, events, and camps--








CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON PRIVATE HORSE LESSONS
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Private and group horse riding LESSONS are available for a fee. 20% of the fee directly supports the charity work of the Ranch. Contact Joelle Schalesky at Joelle_8100@icloud.com for more information or to schedule lessons.

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
  • Sheryll Bauman
  • Rhena Agostini
  • Bethany Schalesky
  • Matt Mann

​We love our Board!!

Animals

  • 9 Horses
  • 1 Miniature Horse
  • 2 Donkeys
  • 2 Miniature Donkeys
  • 8 Bunnies
  • 3 Little Piggies
  • 6 Dogs
  • 5 Cats
  • 3 Chickens
  • 2 Chinchillas
  • 2 Goats
  • 4 Guinea Pigs
  • 2 Parakeets

​We love our Critters!!