Why Sponsor the Dakota Showdown?

Sponsoring the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge is more than just supporting a great cause—it’s an opportunity to connect your business with a passionate, engaged audience.

As a sponsor, you will:

  • Be recognized in front of 300+ horse lovers, families, and community members
  • Gain local and regional exposure through printed materials, social media, and event signage
  • Align your brand with a respected animal welfare nonprofit and community-focused event
  • Show your support for rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible horsemanship

Your sponsorship directly supports:

  • The care, feed, and training of rescued horses
  • A growing public event that promotes humane practices
  • Adoption efforts that help horses find forever homes

Join us in creating second chances—for horses and the humans who love them.

Sponsor Packages

Prize Sponsor

Only THREE Available - Help us provide cash prizes for the trainers who volunteer their time and expertise


  • Opportunity to present awards during the event
  • 1/3 page recognition/ad in event program
  • Private Meet & Greet with the horses & trainers
  • Logo recognition on website, physical signs and emails
  • Banner (provided by sponsor) hung in arena
  • Spot in Vendor area
  • Verbal recognition at Trainer's Dinner and Freestyles

$3000

Gold Sponsor

Make a powerful impact by supporting the Dakota Showdown at our highest level of sponsorship.


  • Opportunity to draw Fan Favorite raffle winner(s)
  • 1/6 page recognition/ad in event program
  • Group Meet & Greet with the horses & trainers
  • Logo recognition on website, physical signs and emails
  • Banner (provided by sponsor) hung in arena
  • Spot in Vendor area

$1000

Silver Sponsor

Join us in making a difference—your Silver Sponsorship helps bring this unique horse training event to life.


  • Group Meet & Greet with horses and trainers
  • Logo recognition in event program
  • Logo recognition on website, physical signs and emails
  • Banner (provided by sponsor) hung in arena
  • Spot in Vendor area

$500

Stall Sponsor

Provide a Showdown horse with a safe and welcoming place to stay during the event.


  • Logo & Name on Stall sign at Finale
  • Optional Banner (provided by sponsor) hung on stall
  • Logo recognition on website, physical signs and emails
  • Spot in Vendor area
  • Name recognition in event program

$250

Banner Sponsor

Show your support while gaining visibility—your banner will hang proudly during the Dakota Showdown Finale.


  • Banner (provided by sponsor) hung in arena
  • Name listed on website & in event program
  • Spot in Vendor area

$150

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