Dakota Showdown Blog
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Want to follow the 100-day journey of our trainers and horses? The Dakota Showdown Blog brings you exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and important event details. From weekly progress reports on each horse-trainer team to event announcements and insider tips, this is your go-to source for everything Showdown.
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June 21, 2026
From trainer Beth Stahlecker: Nice boring video of grooming, and how I can brush all over her.
June 21, 2026
From trainer Beth Stahlecker: Still going slow and steady with Frannie, working on basics like pivoting on hindquarters...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: I've been noticing that my post get a lot of views, but not a lot of interaction and engagement. If...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Heres Alex's progress on feet. With the farrier and trailrides its great for him to be so relaxed...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Making some great progress over here! I'll definitely back track some of his training to show you...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Haily Chitwood: Had a great day with Padme today!She got into a different pen, so we brought her back to...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Haily Chitwood: I have had to take a few steps back with Padme recently and work a bit slower than I...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Haily Chitwood: It's been about 3 weeks since I last worked with Padme due to finishing up school and...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Aspen Lyons: Luke made me proud today! We spent some time working in the round pen, and I got him in there...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Aspen Lyons: Today Luke had a big day!Today I brought Luke on a trail ride and ponied him, he did so good...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Aspen Lyons: Just went out there and hung out with Luke got some cute photos of him I thought I would...
June 21, 2026
From Trainer Aspen Lyons: The other day after getting Luke we worked on some lunging circles. We most definitely still...
