Trainer Interview
Let's Talk / meet with the selection committee
Thank you again for applying for the 2025 Dakota Showdown! We are super excited to get to know you and hopefully see what you can accomplish with one of the horses. Please use this form to sign up for a zoom interview with our selection team. It should create a Zoom link, but we'll reach out if it doesn't.
Feel free to review the potential horses at https://www.dakotashowdown.com/2025-teams as we will likely ask you if there are any particular horses you are drawn to and why. Be prepared with questions as well - this time is for you to get information as much as us!
Also, we want your opinion about selection! In the past we've matched horses and trainers, taking into account the trainers' preference. We are considering the option of scheduling one pick up day per division (May 4th, 10th or 11th) where all trainers come at the same time, get to meet each other and the horses, and then we'd do a random draw and each trainer can select the horse they want to work with. Be prepared to let us know your thoughts on that option and if either day would work for you.
We're excited to get to know you all a bit more!