Teen allegedly injures 3 horses with 'sharp object' at equestrian competition
Summary
A teenage girl was arrested after allegedly hurting three horses with a sharp object at a horse competition in Las Vegas. The horses’ injuries are not life-threatening but will keep them from competing in the event. The girl faces multiple criminal charges related to harming the animals and damaging property.Key Facts
- Police found three horses intentionally injured with a sharp object in a Las Vegas barn.
- A teenage girl, who was a competitor at the event, is the main suspect.
- Authorities believe the girl used a knife to injure the horses.
- The horses’ injuries are serious enough to prevent them from competing but are not life-threatening.
- The teen was arrested at a nearby hotel and charged with animal cruelty and property damage.
- The incident happened during the National Barrel Horse Association’s Professional’s Choice Vegas Super Show.
- The NBHA and other parties worked quickly to protect the horses’ well-being after the incident.
- The case involves 12 counts of willful animal harm and three counts of felony property destruction.
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