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Halyn Lide's Misfortune Forces 2025 NFR to Look Very Different
- Latest development: EHV-1 outbreak disrupts preparations for the 2025 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
- Keepers and other horses face quarantine as horses rally to recover from the virus and its mutated form EHM.
- Halyn Lide notes the strain’s impact on her season, with Keeper being her No.1 mount and top performer.
- Event organizers emphasize the health and safety of horses as top priority for the NFR.
- The outbreak has raised questions about travel and competition restrictions for riders heading to Las Vegas.
- EHV-1’s mutated form, EHM, is causing neurological complications that drive decisions on horse euthanasia in severe cases.
- The outbreak began affecting horses returning from large events and spreading to home stables.
- Lide’s statement indicates Keeper’s continued treatment and ongoing quarantine at home.
- The article notes the broader uncertainty in rodeo times due to the health crisis across the western industry.
- The piece previews potential changes to the 2025 NFR lineup and schedules amid health concerns.
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