Teton Horse Experience

Lily VIrgil

Did you know you can get your raffle tickets ANYTIME! Don't wait until competition day! You can either
Scan the QR code or Head to the website and click the link
Grab your e-ticket, and you’re in!

And the best part… YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
So why wait? Get your tickets, cross your fingers, and let the luck do the rest!
Your purchase helps support and give back to the community! Proceeds go into an account to help injured horsemen take some of the financial strain while in recovery and back out to help us keep the horse industry thriving!
Thank you so much to Souza Custom Meats- Nelson Pastures- Salvation Gunworks for making this possible!

Krista Stafford

Along with the pig raffle we also have an awesome gun raffle! Big thanks to Salvation Gunworks!
You can buy a ticket anytime online or scan the qr code! All funds go into an account to help injured cowboy or cowgirls!

tetonhorseexperience.com Experience the best horse and rider services at Teton Horse Experience. Join us for an unforgettable equine adventure in the Teton Mountains.

Darci Parry

Growing up on a farm and ranch, competing in local horse events, and surviving some life-altering horse wrecks has taken me on a journey I never expected. If life were a documentary, there would be plenty of chapters filled with life's ups and downs.
Today, I'm a woman in my 40s living with PTSD from horseback accidents. For years, fear stole the joy I once found in riding. Over the last several years, I've been rediscovering the horse girl I thought I'd lost, rebuilding my confidence one ride at a time, and learning something I never imagined would be so difficult: how to simply breathe while sitting in the saddle.

C**t starting was never part of my plan. Why would it be? I had Wayne!

Last summer, I had the privilege of watching my then 11 year old son start his very first c**t under Wayne's mentorship. Seeing my son accomplish something I never thought I would attempt was both inspiring and humbling. My son kept encouraging me that one day I needed to start my own c**t. . At the time, all I could say was, "Maybe someday."
This is that someday.
Stepping into this competition is far outside my comfort zone. I have never started a c**t before, and there are moments when fear still whispers in my ear. But I've learned that life gives us a choice: we can become bitter, or we can become better. I'm choosing better. I'm choosing to learn new skills, face my fears, and fulfill one of Wayne last wishes.
This competition isn't just about starting a c**t. It's about proving to myself that fear doesn't get the final say.
To every horsewoman carrying the weight of past wrecks, PTSD, or the reality that we don't bounce like we did in our 20s, this ride is for you. I hope my journey reminds you that healing isn't about becoming fearless. It's about finding the courage to do scary things anyway, even when people are watching.

Here's to the encouragement of my son, a little push from Wayne, and the courage to say "yes" to something I never thought I'd do. I'm here learning how to start c**ts, honoring a promise, and proving that it's never too late to become the horsewoman you were always meant to be.

Spencer Jarvis

Grew up on a horse ranch, and I intend to die a horseman on my own ranch. With a family that owns 150 horses, I’ve seen so many different styles of training and eventually went, and branched out to riding Reiners with level 4 open champions from the NRHA. I believe a horse should enjoy that job as much as we do and always find the release when presenting an honest try.

Mary Kitzmiller

Mary Kitzmiller is a professional horse trainer specializing in mustangs, c**t starting, and performance horses. She has worked with top professionals across the industry and is known for her thoughtful, horse-centered approach that blends positive reinforcement with practical horsemanship. Mary was selected as a Wild Card Competitor for the prestigious Road to the Horse competition in 2014 and 2015. She went on to train her mustang, Re*****on, to the finals of the Extreme Mustang Makeover, and today competes successfully in ranch horse events. Through her work, Mary is dedicated to developing willing, confident horses while helping riders build a deeper understanding of their partners.