Teenage girl accused of stabbing 3 horses during racing event in Las Vegas
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
www.cbsnews.comThe latest news on NBHA Las Vegas is that police arrested a teenage girl after three horses were allegedly stabbed at the 2026 NBHA Professional’s Choice Vegas Super Show at South Point in Las Vegas. The horses were reported to be non-life-threateningly injured and expected to recover, while NBHA and South Point said the suspect was removed and there was no ongoing threat.[2][3]
What happened
The incident was reported early Saturday morning, May 30, 2026, in the barn area at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa equestrian center during the NBHA event.[3][2] Police said the horses were intentionally injured with a sharp object, and the suspect was booked into juvenile hall on animal-cruelty and property-damage charges.[2][3]
Official response
NBHA said the situation was addressed immediately with South Point security and Las Vegas police, and that the individual involved had been removed and placed in the care of authorities.[3] South Point said the horses were safe and that it was fully cooperating with investigators.[2]
Current status
The main update is that the horses are recovering and the investigation is ongoing.[3][2] Multiple outlets reported that the event’s organizers treated it as an isolated incident.[3]