Dakota Showdown Blog
Stay Informed, Stay Inspired
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.
📢 Don’t miss a moment—follow along and watch the transformations unfold!
May 17, 2026
The first of FOUR amazing Rising Star teams was united today. Yearling Wren, who was a skinny auction save at just...
May 17, 2026
Earlier this week we shared a video of the first Showdown horse to leave for the 2026 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...
May 17, 2026
Randy Andren made the 5-hour drive from West Fargo, ND to Scotland, SD to pick up his Showdown horse this week… and...
April 6, 2026
Showcase Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown
April 6, 2026
Foundation Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown
April 6, 2026
Rising Star Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown!
April 6, 2026
This year’s Dakota Showdown lineup is one of our strongest yet—returning trainers, new faces, and a few you’re going to...
March 22, 2026
Trainers — time is running out!
March 8, 2026
The Dakota Showdown is open to anyone who is experienced and confident working with horses.
March 8, 2026
Bristol is one of the horses available to trainers in the Foundation Division of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...
March 8, 2026
Sutton is one of the horses available to trainers in the Foundation Division of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...
