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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The Dakota Showdown is open to anyone who is experienced and confident working with horses!

March 8, 2026
The Dakota Showdown is open to anyone who is experienced and confident working with horses.

Who wants to be the person Bristol decides to trust?

March 8, 2026
Bristol is one of the horses available to trainers in the Foundation Division of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...

Who wants to help Sutton take her first steps toward a new life?

March 8, 2026
Sutton is one of the horses available to trainers in the Foundation Division of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer...

The Buckle Has Landed!

March 8, 2026
Last year’s Dakota Showdown Grand Champion has officially received her buckle — and it looks right at home.

The Dakota Showdown is heading into a new chapter!

January 25, 2026
2026 marks our fifth year of the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge — and with it comes a milestone we’ve been...