We've got some exciting news... thanks to your support, Fan Favorite has already raised enough to cover BOTH our arena rental and our event insurance! That's a huge milestone and takes a big chunk out of the cost of hosting the 2026 Dakota Showdown.
Now let's tackle our next challenge... can we make sure EVERY horse has at least one supporter by next Friday? Right now, these teams are still waiting for their very first vote:
Team Dice Team Frannie Team Kelvin Team Thunder Team Donkeys Team PadmeEvery horse deserves someone cheering them on!
Remember:
Every $1 = 1 Fan Favorite vote
Every $1 also earns one raffle ticket for our Fan Favorite prize drawings after the Dakota Showdown Finale.Current leaders:
Team Lucy – $505
Team Luke – $270
Team Dove – $170Whether you give $5, $10, $25, or more, every vote helps your favorite climb the leaderboard while supporting Gentle Spirit Horses and making the Dakota Showdown possible. Let's see if we can celebrate next Friday with every single horse on the board!
Vote here: https://givebutter.com/2026fanfavorite
