Emirates flies 67 horses as largest ever air horse charter begins
More than 500 horses are being transported for the World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018
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The first group of 67 horses has successfully been transported by Emirates SkyCargo for the World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018.
According to a press release by the airline, a freighter aircraft Boeing 777 carried the horses from Belgium to US.
This is the first out of the 19 special chartered flights for the event, the statement added.
"With over 500 horses being flown for the Games, this is the largest air horse charter that has been undertaken for a single sporting event," it said.
Emirates SkyCargo routinely flies horses for major racing and other equestrian events across the globe.
"The air cargo carrier provides a calm and comfortable environment for the horses which also complies with regulations set out by national and international authorities on live animal transport including IATA Live Animals regulations (LAR)," the airline concluded.