HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A multi-state outbreak of an equine disease has forced many rodeos to cancel shows or cut back on events, including one at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Bullride Mania was set to hold its summer series finals this weekend in Harrisburg. The rodeo will go on, but without barrel racing, breakaway roping and team roping.
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“Unfortunately, due to an outbreak of the equine herpes virus in the United States, there is currently a ban on interstate travel with horses, and they recommend that all horses in any state stay home,” said Donna Kennard, owner of Bullride Mania. “So, unfortunately, we had to cancel the horse events for the safety of the equines.”…