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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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2026 Showdown

We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—and this is one to watch. Meet Marlee Stortroen and Vincent!

May 17, 2026
We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—and this is one to watch. Meet Marlee Stortroen...
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2026 Showdown

We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—Carter Nesland and Dice!

May 17, 2026
We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—Carter Nesland and Dice!
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2026 Showdown

We’re excited to introduce the next team in our Foundation Division—meet Sarah Carlson and Alex!

May 17, 2026
We’re excited to introduce the next team in our Foundation Division—meet Sarah Carlson and Alex!
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2026 Showdown

We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—returning trainer Bryan Roselles and Twister!

May 17, 2026
We’re excited to introduce another 2026 Dakota Showdown Showcase team—returning trainer Bryan Roselles and Twister!
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2026 Showdown

Frannie and Beth will train together as part of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge!

May 17, 2026
For the second year in a row, our Foundation Division is full of BLM Mustangs! The first team we want to introduce is...
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2026 Showdown

#ShowdownTeamDove taking advantage of the 80+ degree day to try out bathing!

May 17, 2026
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2026 Showdown

Wren and Tina will train together as part of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge!

May 17, 2026
The first of FOUR amazing Rising Star teams was united today. Yearling Wren, who was a skinny auction save at just...
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2026 Showdown

Lucy and Randy will train together as part of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge!

May 17, 2026
Earlier this week we shared a video of the first Showdown horse to leave for the 2026 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...
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2026 Showdown

Introducing Showdown Team Lucy & Randy!

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...
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2026 Showdown

Showcase Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown!

April 6, 2026
Showcase Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown
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2026 Showdown

Foundation Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown!

April 6, 2026
Foundation Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown
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2026 Showdown

Rising Star Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown!

April 6, 2026
Rising Star Division – 2026 Dakota Showdown!
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