Unconfirmed social media reports claim multiple horses were injured in a stabbing incident at the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) Las Vegas show on Saturday.
Witnesses online alleged the incident took place during the morning hours, with some posts claiming a teenager may have been involved.
However, authorities have not confirmed any details or issued an official statement regarding the allegations.
The NBHA released a statement saying an isolated incident occurred involving the mistreatment of a limited number of equine athletes by an event competitor.
The individual involved has been removed and placed in the care of authorities, and there is no ongoing threat of any kind.
