South Point Arena & Equestrian Center Hosts “The Mane Event III” with Top Cutting Horses and Riders
The Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting takes over the South Point Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18
The South Point Arena & Equestrian Center will host “The Mane Event III,” a spectacular competition between some of the top Cutting horses and athletes in the United States, Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 19. Fans will witness this action-packed sport as riders and horses compete to direct their cow from rejoining its herd for the entire “run.”
The competition will include horses of all ages competing for cash and prizes every day. In addition, the Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting has been added to the exciting roster of events, which attracts some of the best horses and riders in the industry. Guests will have the opportunity to witness the Mercuria competition on Saturday evening (Feb. 18) where the winner will take home the $50,000 grand prize.
Cutting is based on traditional ranch work in which cowboys would separate or “cut” a cow from the herd. As the separated cow tries to rejoin its group, the each competitor works to keep their cow from rejoining the group. What distinguishes the cutting horse from other equine athletes is that it works on a loose rein, depends on “cow-sense” and athletic ability to do its job.
In addition to the main event, South Point will host a Western Gift Show on the arena concourse where fans can purchase Western style apparel, art, gifts and more. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information please visit South Point’s website.
About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, the world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 700-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
For more information or for room reservations, call (702) 796-7111 or visit the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa website. Connect with South Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and foursquare.