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 Eloise- August 21, 2025 - Update!

August 24, 2025
From trainer Bryan Roselles: Having a simple movement day. Focused on moving all parts of the body and staying quiet...

Team Eloise- August 18, 2025 - Update!

August 24, 2025
From trainer Bryan Roselles: Look at her go! Less than a week til the Showdown and Ms Eloise has something to prove....

Team Cocoa- August 19, 2025 - Update!

August 24, 2025
From trainer Rachel Lund: Tonight we went on a bit of a trail ride down the section line road. Our companions included...

One Week Until the Dakota Showdown!

August 17, 2025
One Week Until the Dakota Showdown!

Dakota Showdown Adoption Applications – Don’t Wait!

August 17, 2025
Dakota Showdown Adoption Applications – Don’t Wait!

Meet Dewey: The Overachiever with a Heart of Gold

August 17, 2025
Meet Dewey: The Overachiever with a Heart of Gold #ShowdownTeamDewey | Trainer: Alexis Louis

Meet Onyx – #ShowdownTeamOnyx

August 17, 2025
Meet Onyx – #ShowdownTeamOnyx

Meet Smokey — a compact, stocky 4-year-old gelding standing just under 14 hands with a great mind, solid start, and all the makings of your next great partner!

August 17, 2025
Meet Smokey — a compact, stocky 4-year-old gelding standing just under 14 hands with a great mind, solid start, and all...

Meet Twister: A Calm, Willing Mustang with a Bright Future

August 17, 2025
Meet Twister: A Calm, Willing Mustang with a Bright Future 3-year-old BLM Mustang Gelding | Antelope Valley HMA –...