{"id":27691,"date":"2026-06-02T10:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=27691"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:59:47","slug":"a-shocking-incident-has-left-the-barrel-racing-world-reeling-after-three-horses-suffered-injuries-so-serious-they-were-forced-out-of-competition-before-the-event-could-even-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grow24.us\/?p=27691","title":{"rendered":"A shocking incident has left the barrel racing world reeling after three horses suffered injuries so serious they were forced out of competition before the event could even begin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A teenager has been arrested after three horses were brutally stabbed during a barrel racing event in Las Vegas over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded on Saturday, May 30, after reports that a horse had been attacked inside the equestrian barns at the South Point Hotel, Casino &amp; Spa. The horses were being housed there for the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Supershow.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>When police arrived at the scene, they discovered that three horses had suffered injuries caused by \u201ca sharp object,\u201d authorities said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/countryrebel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Barrel-Racing-Header.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>Investigators later identified a teenage girl who they believe \u201cmay have used a knife to inflict multiple injuries to the horses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All three animals survived the violent attack, though their injuries were serious enough to force them out of competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>The unnamed suspect was later taken into custody at a nearby hotel and transported to Clark County Juvenile Hall. She is currently facing 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming or torturing an animal, along with three felony counts of malicious destruction of private property valued at more than $5,000.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/713264640_122216493242318101_1017882903711965899_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=833d8c&amp;_nc_ohc=te_lIH4WIZYQ7kNvwHiFQy6&amp;_nc_oc=AdprRBdl8Lf4jFvv85MamSOoyXjpudGoHnlV1q6vXi2uIqeIUnFvTAs_zqj1Aac6W2E&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=3nJzy4FFkWGGz5zI3hTfFQ&amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;oh=00_Af9nXBTUHyUE9rY3d4pWBujM66q83JfSPKNL1_QNOtZ2VA&amp;oe=6A22E18F\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 ng\u1ef1a v\u00e0 ch\u00e2m c\u1ee9u\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Several media outlets have reported that the suspect was also competing at the NBHA event.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of the injured horses have since spoken publicly about the terrifying incident.<\/p>\n<p>Arielle Phillips, owner of a horse named Detail, shared on social media that she had been caring for her horse when the alleged attacker allegedly began lingering nearby and asking what she described as \u201cweird questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad3-8.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t51.82787-15\/711925591_18085461008564890_1994042783839882221_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpegr_tt6&amp;_nc_cat=108&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=M8PSoOiJncUQ7kNvwHNDSoD&amp;_nc_oc=Adr1p8oUKyLnq-uEn9eQFbeTTtQ0yDXrjqsloOX0eIwGQ2UrkIu7vfGQTPPH8wKqElE&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;se=-1&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad3-8.fna&amp;_nc_gid=s_HAaIBEraZ9blOmzAqedQ&amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;oh=00_Af-SIf714QxBp8jKY1SNw-YSZxipEimoJ8UsK6d2ZuRwgw&amp;oe=6A22D5CC\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 ng\u1ef1a\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to Phillips, surveillance footage later captured the individual entering Detail\u2019s stall as well as the stall belonging to another injured horse.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Arielle posted an update on Detail\u2019s condition along with graphic photos showing the horse\u2019s injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Professional barrel racer Hailey Krahenbuhl also revealed that her horse, Sully, had been wounded in the attack.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSully was stabbed multiple times,\u201d Krahenbuhl shared, adding that the horse had been stitched up and was recovering.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid02q3qQiWMfdqEkXboEZPwig6u8A6Ka6VGA9mFoYyHfgebGH2BNj8AcwF5678VXTg2rl%26id%3D61559543036883&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"686\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"500\" data-origheight=\"686\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A third horse named Rocket was reportedly stabbed three times but is expected to fully recover. Rocket\u2019s owner, Keira Weisbart, later emphasized that she did not blame the venue for what happened.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was nothing more they could\u2019ve done,\u201d Weisbart wrote in an update.<\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover veterinary bills and recovery costs for the injured horses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/21733562_web1_Image-5-.jpg\" alt=\"Teenage girl arrested after horses stabbed at Las Vegas barrel racing event  | Local Las Vegas | Local\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese horses are more than just animals,\u201d the fundraiser states. \u201cThey are partners, family, and a huge part of their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat happened was heartbreaking and completely undeserved, and now they need care, treatment, and support to recover,\u201d the page continued.<\/p>\n<p>As of press time, more than $16,000 had already been raised for Rocket, Detail and Sully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A teenager has been arrested after three horses were brutally stabbed during a barrel racing event in Las Vegas over the weekend. 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