Several Horses Stabbed At NBHA Show In Las Vegas
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The National Barrel Horse Association released a statement that an isolated incident at the 2026 Official NBHA Las Vegas Super Show has happened and was addressed immediately, and all appropriate measures were taken to ensure the well-being of the horses involved.
Three competitors whose horses were reportedly involved in the incident have since shared details publicly on social media.
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Barrel racer Hailey Krahenbuhl stated that her horse, Saaul Good, known as "Sully," sustained multiple stab wounds and is currently recovering after receiving veterinary treatment. Krahenbuhl also shared that another one of her horses, Foxy, was nearly injured during the incident but was not harmed.
Barrel racer Arielle Phillips also addressed the situation publicly, stating that her mare, Detail, was the second horse involved. According to Phillips, she had been with the mare shortly before the incident and later returned to find Detail loose and bleeding. Phillips said the attending veterinarian determined the injuries appeared consistent with stab wounds. Detail received treatment and was stitched up at the stall.
Keira Weisbart stated on social media that her horse, Rocket, sustained three stab wounds and several additional attempted wounds during an incident that reportedly occurred early Saturday morning at the South Point during the NBHA Professional's Choice Vegas Super Show. According to Weisbart, Rocket received veterinary treatment, including stitches, and is expected to make a full recovery.
Weisbart also stated that she does not hold South Point responsible for the incident and expressed gratitude for the support, prayers, and concern received from the public. She further shared that a suspect is reportedly in custody and extended her thoughts and prayers to the owners of the other horses involved.
Keira Weisbart doctoring her horse after the brutal stab wounds.The 2026 NBHA Professional's Choice Vegas Super Show is scheduled to continue through Sunday, May 31, at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The NBHA association requested respect and consideration for all involved as the situation continues to unfold and directed any additional questions to NBHA. Bailey Nahrgang, Director of Barrel Racing, was listed as the media contact at [email protected].
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police reported that officers were dispatched at approximately 2:07 a.m. Saturday after receiving a call about an injured horse at the South Point Casino barns. Investigators later determined that three horses had been intentionally injured with a sharp object, believed to be a knife, according to a department news release.
This is a developing story, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.