In just one month, our 2026 Dakota Showdown trainers and horses will take center stage after months of hard work, patience, and partnership. Every team has been on its own journey, and that's one of the things that makes the Showdown so special. Some horses are polishing their skills, while others are celebrating milestones that once seemed impossible. Every step forward is worth celebrating.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to the horses and trainers even more! Watch for:
Live Q&A sessions with our trainers More behind-the-scenes training updates Adoption information for each Showdown horse Sponsor spotlights and our final sponsorship opportunities Vendor booth and Tack Swap details Fan Favorite updates and more!If you've been thinking about adopting one of our Showdown horses, now is the perfect time to start learning about them and submitting an adoption application. We'll work with each potential adopter to help find the best match for both horse and family.
Whether you're coming to cheer on your favorite team, support the trainers, shop our vendors, vote for Fan Favorite, or hopefully take home your next equine partner, we can't wait to see you in Lennox on August 22-23!
Hopefully you've been keeping an eye on each horse's page, and we hope you'll join us for the Competition & Adoptions – 2026 Dakota Showdown Finale to meet the horses and trainers, cheer them on, and maybe even bring one of them home!
Visit DakotaShowdown.com for the event schedule, sponsorship opportunities, vendor information, adoption details, and everything you need to know. The countdown is officially on! 
