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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Sponsor a Dakota Showdown Special Award!

August 17, 2025
Sponsor a Dakota Showdown Special Award!

Meet Felix — Rising Star Yearling with Youth Trainer Haily Chitwood

August 17, 2025
Meet Felix — Rising Star Yearling with Youth Trainer Haily Chitwood

Kelvin – Thoughtful Mustang Seeking the Right Experienced Partner

August 17, 2025
Kelvin – Thoughtful Mustang Seeking the Right Experienced Partner Kelvin is a 3-year-old BLM Mustang gelding in...

Cocoa’s Comeback – From Uncertain to Unstoppable

August 17, 2025
Cocoa’s Comeback – From Uncertain to Unstoppable

Meet Forrest - Smart, Brave, and Ready to Learn

August 17, 2025
Meet Forrest - Smart, Brave, and Ready to Learn Foundation Division – 3-Year-Old BLM Mustang Gelding Trainer: Nina...

Meet Vixen – 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge

August 17, 2025
Meet Vixen – 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge

Meet Thunder – For the Experienced Mustang Handler Who Loves a Challenge

August 17, 2025
Meet Thunder – For the Experienced Mustang Handler Who Loves a Challenge

Meet Ivy – 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge

August 17, 2025
Meet Ivy – 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge

Sponsor Spotlight: Warrior Fly Boots

August 17, 2025
Sponsor Spotlight: Warrior Fly Boots

Meet Onyx – #ShowdownTeamOnyx

August 17, 2025
Meet Onyx – #ShowdownTeamOnyx

Meet Eloise – #ShowdownTeamEloise

August 17, 2025
Meet Eloise – #ShowdownTeamEloise

Meet Twister: A Smart, Gentle Mustang Ready for His Next Chapter

August 17, 2025
Meet Twister: A Smart, Gentle Mustang Ready for His Next Chapter 3-year-old BLM Mustang Gelding | Antelope Valley HMA -...