The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9 in Texas. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington.
Reference: https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak
Taylor Nahrgang of Texas shared these sentiments on Facebook following the announcements regarding Vegas, and I thought it was worth sharing. Checkout this take on respecting "The Horse".
What About the NFR and NFBR during the Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak?One of the most shocking announcements so far has come from the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The National Finals Breakaway Roping (NFBR) has officially been postponed, as well as the PRCA Permit Finals. While Benny Binion's Bucking Horse and Bull Sale, as well as Stace Smith's Futurity Horses will continue on, it is with modifications. The sales will be held, without livestock on the grounds. Videos and photos will be used for the sales, which have been moved to the Showroom. Reference: https://www.si.com/fannation/rodeo/news/deep-dive-states-events-currently-impacted-ehm-outbreak
Outriding the Devil: Stars o Rode, TV & Country Music featured in Wrangler NFR premiering filmOutriding the Devil premiers during the NFR on Dec. 9 at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.
The docudrama, at the heart of which is one of the most incredible comebacks in rodeo history - Angela Ganter, a world champion barrel racer, was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, and in a decade-long fight for life she went from "death's door to the winner's circle" upon her remarkable return to rodeo. During Angela's ordeal, her daughter, Jackie Ganter, won WPRA Rookie of the Year and became a two-time NFR Qualifier.
Current All-Around World Champion, Shad "Money" Mayfield, makes his debut onto the big screen among many in the movie from the pinnacle of rodeo are ProRodeo Hall of Famer Bob Tallman, and PRCA World Champions like Stetson Wright, Ky Hamilton,and Zeke Thurston, as well as 7X NFR qualifier and WPRA World Champion barrel racer, Fallon Taylor.
Outriding the Devil is a must-see for fans of the Wright family, with major contributions from not only Stetson, but Rusty, their sister Lily, and their mom, ShaRee. There's spectacular footage of both Statler and Ryder in competition. Country stars include Ned LeDoux and Chancey Williams.
Reference: https://www.prorodeo.com/news/2025/11/20/outriding-the-devil-western-documentary-2025
Wanting to see more about “Outriding the devil”, check out the trailer.
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