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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Team Frannie April 26, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From trainer Beth Stahlecker: First leading, out in the pen.

Team Frannie April 25, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
Video update! Frannie is easy to catch and halter after just a few lessons out in the big pen, and has worked for about...

Team Frannie April 19, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Beth Stahlecker: Welcome little Frannie! We brought home this 3 year old mustang last weekend and she...

Team CarlsonCharlie May 12, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Morgan Renslow: Just a few weeks out of holding and this girl is stunning. She is just built so nice and I...

Team CarlsonCharlie May 11, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Morgan Renslow: Charlie had her first session yesterday and I am very excited about her to say the least

Team Alex May 21, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
Finally got a video of Alex's progress. I've walked him in the pen with the other horses and have been fixing fence, so...

Team Alex May 14, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: I've been checking off some goals with Alex lately! petting freely in the open not flinching from...

Team Alex May 9, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Don't worry Alex is here! Ive gotten behind on posting because I dont usually take any pictures or...

Team Alex April 30, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Alex is still getting more friendly by the day. Ive started riding my other horses in the pen with...

Team Alex April 22, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Alex is getting along with the others a lot better now. I introduced some activeness to our session...

Team Alex April 20, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Day 1 with Alex was great. I gave him a Jolly Ball since he likes to nibble and is very curious...

Team Alex April 19, 2026 - Update!

May 24, 2026
From Trainer Sarah: Ready to unload!! to new beginnings and the best endings!