Participants Announced
Teton Horse Experience March 14th 2026
TEAM & Mustang Draw - The new teams will be chosen at the Teton Horse Experience. The teams will then draw for the mustang they will be working with and training that year!
2026 Participants for Mustang Recovery Challenge
Join Mustang Recovery Challenge in Changing Lives
The Mustang Recovery Challenge is an empowering program designed to assist individuals in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges through the transformative bond with wild horses. Participants will have the unique opportunity to:
- Develop valuable life skills and responsibility.
- Build healthy relationships in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
- Learn the trade of horse training under the guidance of expert trainers and mental health professionals.
The program sustains itself through the training and sale of wild horses, with proceeds reinvested into future initiatives. Our vision includes expanding to youth and veterans through equine-assisted interventions.
Eligibility:
- Must be an adult (18+).
- Clean and sober for at least 6 months.
- Completed a drug/alcohol program or received treatment/counseling for a substance use disorder within the last two years.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a car.
- Your team together need to commit 10-20 hours per week to the program. The hours are split up between your team members.
- Travel to the horse facility which is located in Idaho Falls
- Willing to complete an assessment, participate in interview questions, and follow up.
- Consent to having Facebook posts shared about their journey with their horse.
- Work on a team with another participant to train a wild horse.
Program Dates: March 1 - August 31, 2025
Application Deadline: Feb 15th, 2025
If you meet these criteria and are ready for a life-changing experience, apply now below!
Idaho Falls Participants
Woody
Woody
Woody
My name is Woody, and I am currently in recovery, working to rebuild a life based on responsibility, structure, and purpose.
Horses have been a lifelong passion of mine, and prior to 2012 I was actively involved in training horses and teaching rides of various experience levels. Being accepted into the Mustang Recovery Challenge program i
My name is Woody, and I am currently in recovery, working to rebuild a life based on responsibility, structure, and purpose.
Horses have been a lifelong passion of mine, and prior to 2012 I was actively involved in training horses and teaching rides of various experience levels. Being accepted into the Mustang Recovery Challenge program in a meaningful opportunity for me to reconnect with that passion while continuing to grow personally in my recovery journey.
I am grateful for the chance to work with both horses and people again, and I look forward to developing great confidence, patience and leadership through this experience.
Jason
Woody
Woody
My name is Jason Jarvie, and I am a professional horse trainer with over 20 years of hands-on experience dedicated to developing confident, dependable horses and strong horse-rider partnerships. I own and operate Starting a Horse Out Right, where I focus on building a solid foundation in every horse through patience, consistency, and cle
My name is Jason Jarvie, and I am a professional horse trainer with over 20 years of hands-on experience dedicated to developing confident, dependable horses and strong horse-rider partnerships. I own and operate Starting a Horse Out Right, where I focus on building a solid foundation in every horse through patience, consistency, and clear communication.
I specialize in colt starting, as well as training ranch, trail, and cutting horses. My approach emphasizes trust, respect, and long-term reliability. I believe every horse learns differently, and I tailor my methods to meet each horse where it is, creating calm, willing partners prepared for real-world work and riding.
Beyond my training business, I am proud to work alongside my wife of 12 years in our family operation, Rose Mountain Alpines. Together we share a commitment to hard work, integrity, and a lifestyle centered around animals and the outdoors.
I am also proud to be sober for over a year and a half, and love helping others who struggle with addiction . A commitment that has strengthened my focus, discipline, and dedication to both my work , community ,and my family. These values guide how I do business and how I work with every client and horse.
When I’m not training, I enjoy helping others experience victory over addiction. As well as fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors with my wife . Horses are not just my profession—they are a lifelong passion.
2025 Mustang Recovery Participants
