California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas joins Wonder Wood Ranch leadership, staff, and program participants during his November 10, 2026, visit to the ranch in Prunedale, CA.
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas toured Wonder Wood Ranch's 16-acre property in Prunedale on Tuesday, November 10, to learn about the nonprofit's youth programs and its work supporting gang-impacted youth throughout Monterey County. During the visit, Speaker Rivas heard firsthand from program participants who shared their experiences with gang-related trauma and their healing journeys through equine-assisted therapy.
Wonder Wood Ranch, a client of CPRA Strategies, offers programs that help young people build confidence, emotional resilience, and life skills. The organization's three core programs include the TAILS Program, which provides equine-assisted therapy for youth facing emotional and behavioral challenges; Outdoor Youth Experiences, which offers hiking, outdoor recreation, and leadership opportunities; and TAILS in Schools, which brings horses and therapeutic activities directly to school campuses throughout Monterey County.
During the tour, Wonder Wood Ranch leadership discussed how these programs provide a supportive environment where young people can connect with horses, nature, and their communities. The visit also highlighted the importance of expanding access to trauma-informed services and positive youth development opportunities countywide, particularly in South Monterey County.
CPRA Strategies is proud to represent Wonder Wood Ranch and help connect its leadership with state policymakers to advance its mission of supporting youth and families throughout Monterey County.
