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# Calling All Vendors & Tack Swap Participants!

 24 August 2025

[Dakota Showdown](https://www.gentlespirithorses.org/blog/tag/dakota-showdown)

The Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge Finale is coming up August 23–24, 2025 at the Yankton Rodeo Grounds — and we want YOU to be part of it!

 

![🐴](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f434.png) Tack Swap

Got extra tack lying around? Give it a second life! Horse owners love a good deal, and your items could find a new home while supporting a great cause.

 

![🛍️](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taf/1/16/1f6cd.png) Vendor Opportunities

Equine-related businesses and crafters are invited to showcase their goods at this exciting event!

![✨](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png) 10' x 10' vendor spaces are just $20 (non-refundable)

![✨](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png) Up to 3 extra spaces may be added for $10 each

![✨](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png) Vendors provide their own tables, chairs, and displays

 

![📅](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png) Schedule & Setup

Setup: Friday, Aug. 23 after 3:00 p.m. OR Saturday, Aug. 24 before noon

Saturday, Aug. 24: Open Horse Show, horse previews/adoptions, vendor shopping & BBQ in the evening

Sunday, Aug. 25: Dakota Showdown main event — Trail Obstacle, Freestyle, Awards, and Adoption Auction

![👉](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png) Vendors must remain set up until at least 3:00 p.m. Sunday (staying until 5:00 p.m. encouraged)

 

![💜](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f49c.png) Support the Gentle Spirit Tack Booth

Not ready to be a vendor? You can still help! We’re accepting donations of clean, gently used tack, riding apparel, boots, grooming supplies, and more. Donations can be delivered to Scotland, SD anytime before Aug. 23 or directly to the Yankton Rodeo Grounds during setup on Aug. 23.

 

![✅](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/2705.png) Sign up to vend OR donate items here: [https://www.dakotashowdown.com/vendors](https://www.dakotashowdown.com/vendors?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSlo0ZnlkWU9KOUxoeTI5MgEeqcOsk7Az5DqSEnxaD_MkCKigIMd4mfedhhlFPMi_8rF6tcjvjLwswPhKoa8_aem_tQYtWL-BTyFzPDUnLyqw9A)

 

![📢](https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t39/1/16/1f4e2.png) Share this with friends who might like to set up a booth, swap tack, or donate! Let’s make the Dakota Showdown a must-visit event in Southeast South Dakota!

 

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