The National Finals Breakaway Roping scheduled to take place at South Point Arena was postponed Friday because of the ongoing outbreak of the Equine Herpesvirus.
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association released a joint statement about the event along with the PRCA Permit Challenge and Benny Binion Bucking Horse Sale scheduled for Dec. 2 to 4.
“Out of caution and the Nov. 21 stringent biosecurity guidelines, the events will not take place on Dec. 2, 3 or 4 at the South Point Arena. Potential dates and venues are being explored to host these events in a timely manner,” the statement said.
The PRCA and Las Vegas Events said it will continue to monitor the situation and also announced updated equine health guidelines for the National Finals Rode

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