The Ranch Life
Initial introduction to horse training with rescue horses, animal care, and
trauma-informed education with weekly off-site programs at Juvenile Hall, the Youth Center, SUHSD Alternative Ed schools, and onsite at the Ranch with small groups for MCOE probation, foster group homes, etc. Youth will learn about the animals and basic horsemanship, work with the rescue horses, and establish initial relationships of trust with the WWR staff.
trauma-informed education with weekly off-site programs at Juvenile Hall, the Youth Center, SUHSD Alternative Ed schools, and onsite at the Ranch with small groups for MCOE probation, foster group homes, etc. Youth will learn about the animals and basic horsemanship, work with the rescue horses, and establish initial relationships of trust with the WWR staff.
A Part of the Herd
Youth will be eligible to apply for 3x/week horsemanship sessions that will occur along with other animal care and ranch skills training. Youth will become part of the WWR family, replacing the need for supplemental family that gang-activity often tries to meet.
Training Tails
Students who show potential will be matched with a specific rescue horse (WWR has a partnership with Valley View Equine Rescue in King City) to train with a professional horse trainer. Ranch management/animal care is included. Academic tutoring is also included.
Horsemanship Applied
After completion of Training Tails, students will be eligible for resume
development and career mentoring in ranch management, ranch hand work, horse training, and other animal-related fields. (Job opportunities are frequent in the area).
development and career mentoring in ranch management, ranch hand work, horse training, and other animal-related fields. (Job opportunities are frequent in the area).
Making a Difference
Select students will be trained and hired by Wonder Wood Ranch
to teach others coming into the program at lower levels.
to teach others coming into the program at lower levels.