Chapman Freeborn arrange B747-200F to fly 73 horses

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering arranged a charter of a B747-200F to transport 73 showjumping horses from the Netherlands to a major showcase event in Doha, Qatar.

The horses made the return trip to Doha from Maastricht Aachen Airport, for whom the operation represented the single biggest movement of horses they have done to date.

The aircraft configuration was adapted so the horses could be accompanied by a team of 13 grooms and a vet, to further ensure their safety and well-being during the flight.

Lesley Cripps, cargo charter sales manager for Chapman Freeborn UK said:

"Experience and meticulous planning is key to any successful cargo charter operation, and this is especially true when transporting live animals.

"As is always the case, the welfare of the horses was of paramount importance throughout this operation. Together with the other professionals involved, we successfully ensured the whole charter was conducted as swiftly and smoothly as possible."

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