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.

📢 Don’t miss a moment—follow along and watch the transformations unfold!

Big day for Smokey (and Vixen) today!

April 27, 2025
Smokey leaves this Saturday for his summer with trainer Olivia Van Beek for the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...

Meet the 2025 Foundation Division Teams!

April 27, 2025
This year’s Foundation Division features six 3-year-old BLM mustang geldings — all starting as blank slates, ready to...

Introducing the 2025 Showcase Division Teams!

April 27, 2025
The Showcase Division is stacked with talent this year, featuring three past Grand or Reserve Champions and two...

COMING SOON: 2025 Dakota Showdown Trainers!

April 27, 2025
The applica tions are in, the interviews are done, and later this week, we’ll be announcing the talented trainers who...

Trainer Application is Closed!

April 27, 2025
Trainer Application is Closed .... (kind of)!

Trainers!! Time is running out!!

March 13, 2025
Only FIVE DAYS LEFT to apply for this year's Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge! Apply now:...

Calling All Horse Trainers!

March 9, 2025
Calling All Horse Trainers!

Trainer Applications Now Open for the 2025 Dakota Showdown!

February 16, 2025
Are you ready to take on the challenge of transforming a rescue horse in 100 days? The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...