Did you know last year's top adoption fee was $7100, with an average fee of $2250 for the other horses? And that trainers receive 50% of the adoption fee if the horse is adopted within 30 days of the Finale, and 25% if adopted within a year?*
There are just TEN DAYS left to apply for this year's Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge! Whether you want to work with a Showcase horse who is ready to start saddle training, a 3-yr-old BLM mustang in the Foundation division, or a yearling in the Rising Star division there are lots of ways to join!
Apply today: https://www.dakotashowdown.com/trainers
NEW FOR 2025 - work with ANY of the adoptable horses at the Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue facility at least twice a week and earn 25% of the adoption fee! Join the Highlight division!
* some restrictions apply, check rule book for details
