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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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 -...

Team Onyx August 12, 2025 - Update!

August 17, 2025
From trainer Jay Westerbur:

Team Eloise- August 12, 2025 - Update!

August 17, 2025
From trainer Bryan Roselles: Eloise is learning there’s nowhere she can’t go β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” #showdownteameloise...

Team Eloise- July 28, 2025 - Update!

August 17, 2025
From trainer Bryan Roselles: I’ll let ya guess: Mare or Gelding? β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” #showdownteameloise #Hackamore #mare...

Team Cocoa- August 14, 2025 - Update!

August 17, 2025
From trainer Rachel Lund: I received a request to see how Cocoa responded to bikes. This was with busy trails shared...