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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What. A. Weekend.

August 30, 2025
The 2025 Dakota Showdown Finale is officially in the books, and our trainers and horses brought their absolute best.

CONGRATULATIONS to our GRAND CHAMPION!!

August 30, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to our GRAND CHAMPION (for the second year in a row) Annika Greaney with Vixen! What a fabulous, well...

It's the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge FINALE weekend!!

August 24, 2025
It's the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge FINALE weekend!! Are you coming? The weather is looking FANTASTIC for...

Bug Club Fun Show Reminder!!

August 24, 2025
Bug Club Fun Show Reminder!

Dakota Showdown Adoption Applications – DEADLINE EXTENDED!!

August 24, 2025
Dakota Showdown Adoption Applications – DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Dakota Showdown Silent Auction is LIVE!!

August 24, 2025
The Dakota Showdown Silent Auction is LIVE!!

Volunteers Needed!

August 24, 2025
We’re so grateful for our ever-growing crew of volunteers who make the Dakota Showdown Finale possible year after year.

Team Onyx August 23, 2025 - Update!

August 24, 2025
From trainer Jay Westerbur:

Team Onyx August 19, 2025 - Update!

August 24, 2025
From trainer Jay Westerbur: