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Cathay Cargo has transported approximately 70 horses to Hong Kong for the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show. The event, taking place at AsiaWorld-Expo from February 14 to 16, marks the return of high-level equestrianism and show jumping to Hong Kong after more than five years.
Cathay Director Cargo Tom Owen stated, “We are proud to be the official airline partner of the Hong Kong International Horse Show as it makes its debut in Hong Kong this February. We have flown in around 70 of the world’s finest sports horses based in Europe from Liège and London to Hong Kong, ensuring they were well taken care of and that they arrived in the best condition for their highly anticipated performances.”
In collaboration with show organizers, Cathay Cargo arranged a charter flight from Liège, Belgium using a Boeing 747 freighter. This flight carried most of the showjumping and specialist high-jump puissance horses on its main deck. Four grooms accompanied these horses to ensure their comfort during transit. Additional horses, including Shetland ponies set for the "Shetland Pony Grand National," were flown from London Heathrow on scheduled services.
