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SAVE THE DATE!! The 2023 Dakota Showdown will be held August 12-13 in Mitchell, South Dakota!

Welcome to the Dakota Showdown
Horse Trainer Challenge

The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge is a competition in which volunteer foster homes and professional trainers work with a Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue horse for a minimum of 60 days. 

The purpose of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge is:

  • To show the public that rescued horses and other equines can be useful, trainable and enjoyable equine partners.
  • To provide training and adoption opportunities for rescued horses.
  • To provide a fun, competitive venue for Professional and Amateur trainers to display their horsemanship skills.

Now Seeking Sponsors

Help to make the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge a huge success! Sponsor a horse and trainer pair or donate a prize !