Horses Fed-Exed to WEG

With the World Equestrian Games starting this weekend in Kentucky, nearly 500 horses have been flown over to the States in the largest airlift of horses for a single event.

But with ticket prices starting from 8,000 euros for an economy ticket (yes there are different classes as with human tickets), going up to 13,000 euros for first class, flying horses is certainly not a cheap affair.

Much like the cabin crew on normal flights, the equine passengers have their own team of flight attendents who tend to their every whim making sure that they are at a comfortable temperature, have all the water they desire and receive reassuring pats when they're feeling a bit nervous.

As well as professional flight grooms and attendents, the horses will also be accompanied by their team vet who will monitor their health during the flights. 

Most of the British WEG horses are already seasoned travellers with the eventing, showjumping and dressage horses having been flown around the world to compete internationally.

However it will be the first flight for the vaulting horses and some of the reining horses so extra attention will be given to these first time flyers.