The horses were transported from Liege, Belgium to AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, for the prestigious event which offers the highest prize money in the sport.
Peter Kerins, CEO of Magma Aviation, says, “We are proud to partner with Intradco Global for the meticulous transport of endurance horses to the Al Fursan Cup. This operation exemplifies our ability to meet the strict requirements of specialized cargo flights, ensuring every aspect of the journey is managed with utmost precision and care for the animals' welfare.”
Charlie McMullen, CEO of Intradco Global, adds, “For the Al Fursan Endurance Cup, our team went above and beyond to ensure the horses received the highest standard of care. Our collaboration with Magma Aviation further strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service and uphold the safety and comfort of the animals throughout their transport.”
Equine logistics requires preparation at every stage from providing the right horse stall to placing wooden shavings on the floor for the horse’s comfort and to absorb urine.
The pilots and loadmasters work with grooms to ensure horse stalls are loaded correctly and secured properly for the aircraft’s balance and the horses’ well-being.
The specialists must ensure that temperatures are comfortable with ventilation, and in-flight grooms make sure water and hay are available.
Grooms communicate with pilots during the flight who are responsible for a comfortable environment in the cargo hold.
Pilots will inform grooms of any changes in flight conditions such as turbulence or delays.