LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Saturday, Channel 13 reached out to officials after hearing reports online of multiple horses being stabbed at the 2026 National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) event at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa.
Later in the day, NBHA posted a statement to social media addressing the allegations, which involved "the mistreatement of a limited number of equine athletes by an event competitor."
According to NBHA's post, the individual involved in this incident was "removed and placed in the care of authorities."
Channel 13 reached out to the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa to learn more. They confirmed with us that an incident did take place, and that all involved horses are safe.
You can read their full statement below.
"The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa can confirm that an incident occurred in the barns of our Equestrian Center during the 2026 NBHA Professional’s Choice Las Vegas Super Show.
The safety and well-being of all guests, participants, and equine athletes on property is our highest priority and we are thankful to report all of the horses involved are safe.
We want to thank the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the NBHA for their immediate response to this incident, and the South Point is fully cooperating with the LVMPD as it conducts its investigation. Any additional questions regarding this incident should be directed to law enforcement authorities"
