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title: Introducing Showdown Team Luke!
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# Introducing Showdown Team Luke!

 16 May 2026

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

This Rising Star team features Luke, an unhandled colt, paired with youth trainer Aspen Lyons.

 

Like all Rising Star horses, Luke is starting from the very beginning. This summer will focus on building trust, handling, and the kind of foundation that sets him up for long-term success. It’s steady work, but it’s where everything starts.

 

We’re looking forward to watching Aspen and Luke develop as a team over the course of the challenge.

 

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