One thing we've learned in the Dakota Showdown is sometimes you can have a great trainer and a good horse but the match just isn't quite right. Sometimes something as simple as changing the environment, trainer and methods can make a huge difference - and that doesn't mean either the original trainer or horse is wrong, just that the match didn't work. It takes a responsible and selfless trainer to reach out and ask for help! It is the same for adopters, too.
Smokey is showing great progress since switching trainers, and we are very hopeful that he'll be ready for a home on August 25. Kaylee now has 3 Showdown horses in her care.
Which one is your #ShowdownFanFavorite?
Vote by donating for your favorite team here: https://givebutter.com/2024fanfavorite
Interested in giving Smokey a home? Get pre-approved to bid at http://www.dakotashowdown.com/adopt . Also be sure and talk to Kaylee (or a trainer closer to you) about continuing training if that's something you are interested in!