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Weekly Update, guest hosted this week by ieNOW producer, Alan Marsala, covers stories and conversations from across the Inland Empire.
This week’s episode explores the role horses continue to play across the region through ranch life, rodeo culture, youth programs, and equine-assisted activities. The program visits Twin Pines Ranch in Banning to meet Cowboys 4 A Cause, a nonprofit organization using western values, horses, and ranch experiences to support veterans, first responders, families, and at-risk youth throughout the Inland Empire.
The episode also visits American Cowpoke Western Riding School in Temecula, where founder Melanie Graciano is helping introduce a new generation of riders to western horsemanship and rodeo disciplines, while building confidence and life skills through riding instruction and mentorship.
Plus, a City Minute spotlight on Norco explores the community known as Horsetown USA, and a studio conversation with EQUU8 highlights the impact equine-assisted programs can have on emotional support, healing, and community connection.
New episodes every Friday on ieNOW.