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 Smokey — a compact, stocky 4-year-old gelding standing just under 14 hands with a great mind, solid start, and all the makings of your next great partner!

August 17, 2025
Meet Smokey — a compact, stocky 4-year-old gelding standing just under 14 hands with a great mind, solid start, and all...

Team Smokey May 11, 2025 - Update!

May 17, 2025
From trainer Olivia Van Beek: Week two went really well with Smokey. He had a little thing with the trailer Monday...

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...