Cathay Cargo has flown in around 70 horses that are participating in the Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show, which will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo between February 14-16, 2025.
The show, which sees top-flight equestrianism and show jumping returning to Hong Kong for the first time in more than five years, will feature international show jumpers in competition, along with other equine entertainment across three days, says an official release.
Tom Owen, Director Cargo, Cathay says: “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.”
Cathay Cargo planned a charter flight from Liège in Belgium using one of its Boeing 747 freighters to carry most of the showjumping and specialist high-jump puissance horses to Hong Kong on the aircraft’s main deck, the release added. “They were accompanied by four grooms, who were charged with looking after the horses to ensure they were comfortable on the flight. The remaining horses, including diminutive Shetland ponies, which will be ridden by child jockeys in the event’s Shetland Pony Grand National, were flown into Hong Kong by Cathay Cargo from London Heathrow on scheduled 747 freighter services.”
Jo Peck, Event Director, HPower International, the event delivery company for the show, which also organises the London International Horse Show says: “We have been delighted to work with our airline partner Cathay Cargo in planning and delivering the logistics of flying these horses from Europe. The care and expertise demonstrated in handling these valuable sports horses using its Cathay Live Animal shipment solution has been hugely appreciated both by us and their riders.”
Owen adds: “We look forward to showing people how our We Know How ethos and shipment expertise enabled these three action-packed days of intense competition with world-class horses, riders and thrilling displays in Hong Kong.”
Over 25,000 attendees from Hong Kong and the rest of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are expected at the event. Cathay Cargo will also have a stand in the exhibition area where visitors will be able to learn more about its Live Animal shipment solution, the release added.
