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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Team Vixen May 20, 2025 - Update!

May 21, 2025
From trainer Annika Greaney: Vixen isn't enjoying this wet weather, but she at least got a good roll in!

Team Vixen May 13, 2025 - Update!

May 21, 2025
From trainer Annika Greaney: Day 2 for Vixen! Yesterday we learned how to send and today she confirmed that she's a...

Team Vixen May 11, 2025 - Update!

May 21, 2025
From trainer Annika Greaney: My 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge horse has arrived, meet Vixen! I'm excited...

Team Vixen May 15, 2025 - Update!

May 17, 2025
From trainer Annika Greaney: The flies were bad, as are my videography skills but I was able to document a little bit...

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...