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title: Team Blake July 5, 2026 - Update!
description: Team Blake July 5, 2026 - Update!
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# [Team Blake July 5, 2026 - Update!](https://www.dakotashowdown.com/news/team-blake-july-5-2026-update)

 Written by [Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue](https://www.dakotashowdown.com/news/author/gentle-spirit-horses-rescue) | Jul 19, 2026 3:30:38 AM

From Trainer  Haylee Nichols:

 

Blake told me this morning he was feeling very patriotic. I mean what's more American then a Mustang? I love doing silly activities with these younger horses, this taught him alot of patience and to just go with the flow.

 

Happy 4th of July to everyone from Blake

 

( 7 weeks until showdown!!!)

 

Blake will be available for adoption at the Dakota Showdown Finale on August 23, 2026 in Lennox, South Dakota. Check out [http://dakotashowdown.com](https://dakotashowdown.com/) for more info. 

 

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