LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The search continues for a missing Las Vegas veterinarian Tuesday.
The family of Dr. Shawn Frehner told FOX5 he went missing after a video circulated on social media of him treating a horse.
That horse is named Big Red. He is a wild mustang out of Pahrump.
Videos allegedly show Frehner pulling on the horse’s rope and then kicked it while it was already down.
“I was very appalled. Very shocked. That is why I went into a complete anxiety attack and had a seizure when i saw it,” said owner Shawna Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez filmed the videos from inside her home.
“I did my due diligence to protect my horse and I will do it again,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez tells FOX5 she has used Frehner since last August and has never had an issue with him until Thursday.
She said Frehner was at her Pahrump property to perform a castration on the horse. However, the sedatives did not take effect right away.
Victoria Saha: So Shawna, when you, your daughter and your mom saw all this unfold, why didn’t someone go out there and tell him to stop what he was doing?
Gonzalez: Because I was on the floor having a seizure. My family was dealing with me before anything else. That may sound harsh for the horse, but if I’m not here then nobody can protect the horse.
Meanwhile, Frehner defended his actions, Gonzalez shared a post that is now deleted on his social media account. He spoke about the horse being dangerous.
“I thought it was wise for my safety to reach over with my foot and hit him on the cheek hard enough to startle him so that he would get up again or at least start breathing again. When I did that, he turned into my foot and I did kick him directly in the chin,” part of the statement said.
However, since FOX5 first reported on the jarring videos, a viewer also reached out and said they also filed a complaint against him. The viewer, who wished to stay anonymous, claimed Frehner punched her horse who was sedated.
“I got to see firsthand what a man of his size and weight can do punching a horse at close range,” the viewer said. “It was horrifying. I put myself in a situation where I thought this person was a medical professional. I questioned that and I want him to be investigated.”
Meanwhile as Frehner’s loved ones wait for any news of him, Gonzalez tells FOX5 she stands by what happened.
Saha: If you had to do anything different, what would you do?
Gonzalez: That’s a question I don’t really know how to answer. I feel i did the right thing in protecting my horse. My friend that posted it are animal advocates. It’s what they do – protect animals. I feel they did their due diligence as animal advocates. I do deeply apologize, but I would not do anything different if anyone feels I should.
Saha: What do you say to the critics online? There are comments on both sides who say this was taken out of context. Was it blown out of proportion?
Gonzalez: Everyone is going to have their opinion. Before this happened, Frehner, like I said, was very good to our animals. I never thought this man would have ever done this. I completely get where they are defending him because I never would have thought he would have done this either. I am protecting my animal, which is what I should legally do. I’m doing what I should legally do and I will do it again if it happens again.
The Nevada Veterinary Board of Medical Examiners told FOX5 they are not able to comment on any pending complaints but are aware of Thursday’s incident from Pahrump, as well as the incident the viewer complained about.
FOX5 obtained a 2016 disciplinary finding for Frehner where his license was put on probation for a year.
This was a result of findings which accused him of having “poorly kept records” and for dispensing medication in baggies that were not properly labeled or recorded into medical records.
FOX5 also spoke to a few people who are close to him. They say he is a good vet and they hope he is found safe.
Nye County sources tell FOX5 Frehner could face potential felony animal abuse charges, but they are still investigating the incident.
The Nevada Park Service says it’s grateful for the information provided by the public so far for search efforts. Those who were in the Hemenway Harbor Launch Ramp area on Sunday and have any additional information should call 888-653-0009. NPS is leading the search with Las Vegas Metro Police and Red Rock Search and Rescue assisting.
Copyright 2025 KVVU. All rights reserved.
Mojave (Nev.) head football coach Wes Pacheco announced on Sunday morning that he’s stepping down from his position, according to a social media post.
Pacheco announced his resignation after six seasons at the helm of the Rattlers, putting together a 29-22 overall record from 2020-2025.
“I have officially stepped down as Head Coach of the Mojave Football Program,” Pacheco said in his social media post. “Thank you to Principal Cole for giving me the opoortunity make an impact on the lives of Mojave Student-Athletes. I am grateful and blessed to have labored through a 6-year journey of successes, failures, life lessons, character building and growth with the student-athletes myself and my coaching staff have served. I will forever love my Mojave Family, the Mojave Community and believe in the notion that SUCCESS can be attained by showcasing character, treating everyone with respect, and always have the courage to dream big and trust that “ATTACKING THE HARD WORK” & “HIGH MOTORING EVERYTHING” can yield SUCCESS that you want to achieve in life!”
During Pacheco’s half dozen seasons leading Mojave, his best record came in the 2024 season when the Rattlers finished with a 12-1 record. Located out of North Las Vegas, Mojave had to compete against the likes of national high school football powerhouse Bishop Gorman during the regular season.
Mojave ended the last season with a 4-6 record and as the state’s No. 23rd ranked team, according to the final 2025 Nevada High School Football Massey Rankings.
Mojave High School, located in North Las Vegas, NV, is a dynamic public high school that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. Home of the Rattlers, MHS offers a wide range of academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities. With a strong commitment to student success, Mojave emphasizes leadership, college and career readiness, and a supportive school culture that prepares students for life beyond graduation.
For Nevada high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Silver State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Nevada.
A recent Review-Journal letter to the editor mischaracterized Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, also known as the Clark County Lands bill. As the former executive director of the Nevada Conservation League, I wholeheartedly support this legislation, so I wanted to set the record straight.
Sen. Cortez Masto has been working on this bill for years in partnership with state and local governments, conservation groups like the NCL and local area tribes. It’s true that the Clark County lands bill would open 25,000 acres to help Las Vegas grow responsibly, while setting aside 2 million acres for conservation. It would also help create more affordable housing throughout the valley while ensuring our treasured public spaces can be preserved for generations to come.
What is not correct is that the money from these land sales would go to the federal government’s coffers. In fact, the opposite is true.
The 1998 Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act is a landmark bill that identified specific public land for future sale and created a special account ensuring all land sale revenues would come back to Nevada. In accordance with that law 5 percent of revenue from land transfers goes to the state of Nevada for general education purposes, 10 percent goes to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for needed water infrastructure and 85 percent supports conservation and environmental mitigation projects in Southern Nevada. This legislation has provided billions to Clark County and will continue to benefit generations of Southern Nevadans. Sen. Cortez Masto’s lands bill builds upon the act’s success.
So here’s the good news: All of the money generated from land made available for sale under Sen. Cortez Masto’s bill would be sent to the special account created by the 1998 law. Rather than going to an unaccountable federal government, the proceeds would continue to help kids in Vegas get a better education, bolster outdoor recreation and modernize Southern Nevada’s infrastructure.
I know how important it is that money generated from the sale of public land in Nevada stay in the hands of Nevadans, and so does the senator. That’s why she opposed a Republican effort last year to sell off 200,000 acres of land in Clark County and other areas of the country that would have sent those dollars directly to Washington.
Public land management in Nevada should benefit Nevadans. We should protect sacred cultural sites and beloved recreation spaces, responsibly transfer land for affordable housing when needed and ensure our state has the resources it needs to grow sustainably. I will continue working with Sen. Cortez Masto to advocate for legislation, such as the Clark County lands bill, that puts the needs of Nevadans first.
Paul Selberg writes from Las Vegas.
click to expand photos
Las Vegas High’s baseball team claimed a 3-2 home win over Coronado on Friday.
Las Vegas (9-13-1) next hosts Rancho at 10 a.m. Saturday. Coronado (13-14) hosts Chaparral at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.
Rural Highway Stalker In White Pickup With Dark Windows Terrifying Montana Women
Scouting Future Saints: Nebraska Cornhuskers RB Emmett Johnson
Nevada high school football head coach steps down
‘Not cosmetic’: NH lawmaker wants state to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss – Concord Monitor
The Maple House Is Planning To Open In Two Locations In New Jersey This Year
ASU baseball to host New Mexico State, Baylor
Three Underrated UNC Football Seniors To Watch in 2026
Finley, North Dakota without water after watermain leak.