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

2020 Platinum Plus ($10,000+) supporters include:​
Action Council of Monterey County

2020 Platinum ($5,000+) supporters include:​


2020 Gold ($2,500+) supporters include:​
Northern Monterey County Foundation, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County

2020 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
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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)

2020
Thurs, Jan 2, 11:30am-1:30pm: Work to Ride w/the Epicenter
Sat., Jan 11, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Tues., Jan 14, 3:30-5:30pm: Work to Ride w/Greenfield Youth
Thurs, Jan 23, 3:30-5:30pm: Work to Ride w/the Epicenter & Greenfield Youth
Sat., Jan 25, 9:30am-2pm: Resource Table at Boys & Girls Club Gang Prevention Conference
Fri, Jan 31, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo
Thurs, Feb. 6, 3:30-5:30pm: Work to Ride w/the Epicenter
Sat., Feb. 8, 11am-2pm: Work to Ride w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Feb. 8, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Feb. 15, 11am-12:30pm: Work to Ride w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Feb. 15, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Thurs, Feb. 27, 3:30-5:30pm: Work to Ride w/the Epicenter
Fri, Feb. 28, 9:30-11:30am: Work to Ride w/Rancho Cielo
Sat., Feb. 29, 11am-2pm: Work to Ride w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Feb. 29, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sun., Mar. 1, 12:30-3pm: Hope on Hooves w/SVCC Elementary
-Covid 19 Closure, Site upgrades in progress-
Mon, July 6: Ranch Re-Opens w/New Upgrades!
Mon-Thurs., July 6-9, 8am-noon: Summer Horse Camp #1
Sat., July 11, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., July 18, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Sat., July 25, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Haven of Hope
Mon-Thurs., July 27-30, 8am-noon: Summer Horse Camp #2
​Mon., July 27, 3-5pm: Hope on Hooves w/Harmony at Home
Sat., Aug 1: Eagle Scout Firepit Renewal Project
Sat., Aug 15, 1-2pm: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Aug 15, 3-5pm: Horses & Heroes w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Aug 22, 1-2pm: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Aug 22, 3-5pm: Horses & Heroes w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Aug 29, 1-2pm: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Aug 29, 3-5pm: Horses & Heroes w/Haven of Hope
Sat., Sept 5, 1-2pm: Horses & Heroes w/Peacock Acres
Sat., Sept 5, 3-5pm: Horses & Heroes 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)


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--Schedule is frequently updated with new programs, dates, events, and camps--
--Typically we have open volunteer time on Saturdays 12:30-2:30pm, message us if you would like to come lend a hand!--









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 Bethany Schalesky at bethanyschalesky@gmail.com for more information or to schedule lessons.
​Rates: $$60/hr; $80/1.5 hr; $95/2 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
  • Matt Mann

​We love our Board!!

Animals

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

​We love our Critters!!